What I really like about tiered storage shelves—and why I believe you should add some of your own—is that they helps me follow the Organizational Triangle rules I'm always writing about.

But shelves don't have to be exclusively functional — they can be stunning décor items as well. This easy DIY uses a few Dollar Tree items to craft an elegant tiered glass shelf system.

With its 36-inch option being $199, the Seville Classics 4-Tier Steel Wire Shelving at Sam's Club is a steal and almost six times less expensive. Not to mention, a lot of the Pottery Barn shelves ...