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Proudly Irish: Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with Smart Storage ☘️

Posted on March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 by Gavin Forde

As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, we take a moment to reflect on what it truly means to be proudly Irish. At Smart Storage, being Irish-owned is more than just a title—it’s the heart and soul of everything we do. From our skilled craftsmanship to the dedicated team behind the scenes, we embrace the values that make Irish businesses so special: innovation, resilience, and community.

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An Irish Idea That Transformed Homes Across the Nation

Smart Storage was born from a simple yet powerful idea—to make the most of every inch of space in Irish homes. Inspired by the way traditional Irish homes maximise small spaces, our under-stairs storage solutions have revolutionised modern living, offering practical and stylish ways to stay organised.

Over the years, we’ve grown from a homegrown Irish business into a leading name in storage solutions, expanding beyond Ireland while staying true to our roots. Our mission remains the same: helping Irish households declutter, organise, and transform their living spaces.

The People Behind Smart Storage – Our Irish Spirit in Action

At the heart of Smart Storage is our people. Our team are all based throughout Ireland, bringing a wealth of local knowledge and craftsmanship to every project. Whether it’s a family home in Dublin, a townhouse in Cork, or a cottage in Galway, we understand Irish homes better than anyone because we live in them too!

Every storage unit we install is crafted with care, ensuring that homeowners get the best solutions tailored to their needs. From concept to completion, our team is dedicated to delivering quality, creativity, and a touch of Irish charm to every project.

A St. Patrick’s Day Celebration of Home & Heritage

This St. Patrick’s Day, as we celebrate Irish culture, we also celebrate the place we call home. Home is where we gather, where we make memories, and where we find comfort. At Smart Storage, we believe in making home life easier and more organised, allowing you to enjoy more space, less clutter, and a stress-free environment.

So, whether you’re hosting a St. Patrick’s Day gathering, decorating with Irish-themed décor, or simply embracing the joy of the season, we’re here to help make your home work smarter!

A Stress-Free Solution: Karolina’s Smart Storage Journey

Posted on October 4, 2023March 26, 2025 by Gavin Forde

Meet Karolina, a proud Smart Storage customer who embarked on a transformative journey to enhance her home’s functionality and make the most of her space. Join us as we delve into her experience, from the initial challenges to the seamless solution that Smart Storage provided.

The Joy and Stress of New Beginnings:

Moving into a new house and expecting a baby within a few weeks is undoubtedly a whirlwind of emotions. For Karolina and her family, it was a time filled with both excitement and stress. The prospect of a new chapter in their lives was thrilling, but the challenges of making their new house a comfortable and functional home loomed large.

The Storage Dilemma:

Shortly after settling into their new home, Karolina and her family realized that they were facing a storage conundrum. The available space wasn’t meeting their needs, and they were determined to maximise every inch, especially the area under the stairs. It was clear that a creative solution was needed.

Discovering Smart Storage:

Karolina’s journey to a clutter-free home took a significant turn when she stumbled upon Smart Storage on Instagram. The company’s under stairs storage units caught her eye, sparking hope that this might be the solution they were searching for.

A Seamless Process:

What followed was a remarkably smooth process that epitomised ease and efficiency. Karolina and her family simply had to provide some dimensions and images of their space to initiate the transformation.

Once the information was in, Smart Storage swiftly scheduled the installation, ensuring a quick turnaround that left the family pleasantly surprised.

A Swift Transformation:

On installation day, a skilled fitter arrived, ready to bring the Smart Storage vision to life. The unit was installed with impressive speed, taking just a single day to complete.

Karolina and her family marvelled at how swiftly their storage solution was ready to use, transforming their home’s functionality.

A Stress-Free Experience:

Throughout the journey, from the initial inquiry to the final installation, dealing with Smart Storage was a stress-free experience for Karolina and her family.

It was a testament to the company’s commitment to customer satisfaction, ensuring that every step of the process was seamless and hassle-free.

The Promise of a Clutter-Free Future:

With their new Smart Storage unit in place, Karolina and her family are now equipped to store their household items efficiently. They look forward to a clutter-free home, enjoying the benefits of their Smart Storage solution for many years to come.

Karolina’s story is a testament to the transformative power of Smart Storage, turning challenges into opportunities and stress into delight. If you’re seeking stress-free storage solution for your home, consider following Karolina’s lead and explore the possibilities that Smart Storage can offer.

Your journey to a more organised and functional living space may be just a click away. contact us today on 01 9203956, or use the enquiry form below to leave your details and arrange a call back.

The Installation of our 3 Drawer Under Stairs Storage Unit

Posted on October 4, 2023March 27, 2025 by Gavin Forde

Are you tired of cluttered hallways and wasted space under your stairs? At Smart Storage, we believe in making the most out of every inch in your home. Today, we’ll take you through the exciting installation process of our innovative 3 Drawer Under Stairs Storage Unit, showcasing how it can transform even the tightest of spaces into functional storage solutions.

A Closer Look at the Installation:

Our journey begins in Wicklow, where one of our expert fitters was tasked with installing the 3 Drawer Under Stairs Storage Unit for a valued customer.

This remarkable unit is designed to effortlessly slide into the often-neglected area under your staircase, turning it into a practical and stylish storage solution.

Building the Carcass:

The installation process kicks off with the construction of the unit’s carcass. This forms the sturdy foundation upon which the drawers will be built.

Our skilled fitters take meticulous care to ensure that the unit fits seamlessly into the available space while maintaining structural integrity.

Crafting the Drawers:

Next up, our fitter expertly creates the drawers that will become the heart of your under stairs storage. These drawers are designed not only for durability but also for smooth functionality, allowing you to access your stored items with ease.

Every component, from the robust drawer frames to the smooth-gliding runners, is subjected to exacting standards to ensure that your storage unit lats the test of time in every busy household.

Installing the Drawer Faces:

With the drawers ready, our fitter meticulously attaches the drawer faces. These faces are not only functional but also add an elegant touch to your storage unit, seamlessly blending with your home’s interior design.

Our under stairs units come in a sleek matte white finish. What makes our units truly versatile is the ease with which you can personalise them to complement your unique colour scheme!

Should you opt to refresh your hallway’s aesthetic down the road, you can effortlessly repaint the unit, to match your decor.

A World of Possibilities:

As we take a moment to admire the completed installation, it’s remarkable to see how much can be stored within these drawers.

From shoes and biking gear to school supplies and even your favourite beverages, our 3 Drawer Under Stairs Storage Unit is a versatile solution for households of all sizes.

Tailored to Your Space:

One of the standout features of our Under Stairs Storage units is their adaptability. They can be customized to fit into even the most challenging of spaces under your stairs.

Our fitters are skilled at tailoring each installation to your unique requirements, ensuring a perfect fit every time.

Unlock Your Storage Potential:

Ready to transform your living space and bid farewell to clutter? The possibilities are endless with Smart Storage’s Under Stairs Storage solutions. Don’t let valuable space go to waste – contact us today on 01 9203956, or use the enquiry form below to leave your details and arrange a call back.

Experience the Smart Storage difference and discover how we can help you make the most of your living space. Say goodbye to chaos and hello to organisation with Smart Storage.

Dragons Den Appearance – 10 Years On

Posted on May 5, 2022August 10, 2022 by Emma Durkin

Ten years ago, on April 16th 2012 our founder, Paul Jacob, walked into the Dragon’s Den to present his Smart Storage solution to Dragons, Norah Casey, Gavin Duffy, Niall O’Farrell and Sean O’Sullivan. Smart Storage is the answer to every households’ problem “lack of storage space”. Our understairs storage units maximise the unused space beneath the stairs and provide a discreet storage solution.

After a successful pitch to the Dragons, resulting in Norah Casey becoming a Shareholder, Smart Storage has gone from strength to strength and is now the largest provider of understairs storage in the world.

With over 60,000 units installed around the world Smart Storage has proved it has global reach.

The company now employs more than 60 staff and has significantly expanded in Ireland and the UK with Smart Storage understairs storage units now available nationwide in both countries. From 469 units installed at the end of 2011 to over 60,000 units ten years later, we have an ever-growing network of experienced installers working tirelessly to provide a storage solution to suit all our customers needs.

Ten years on from Paul’s pitch, homes have gotten smaller and the pandemic has seen them transition from living spaces to hybrid working/living spaces, further highlighting the need to maximise every inch of available space.

So what’s next for Smart Storage?

Our founder Paul Jacob believes the best is yet to come:

“The past 10 years have flown by and have seen fantastic expansion in the business. I would like to thank all the staff, past and present, who have helped on our journey and all our customers who have supported us. It is so rewarding to see returning customers who have moved house or whose mums and dads were customers now order from us. With over 11 million homes across Ireland and the UK we have a lot more work to do, and our growth plans for the next 10 years are very exciting. Dragons Den was the platform that helped launch the business, our team & loyal customers will be the driving factor going forward.”

When we ask our customers what they like about our business, the answer is always the same. They love the simplicity of our product, our attention to the customer’s needs, our amazing fitters and the job of getting it all completed in 1 day. With an impressive score of 4.9/5 on Trustpilot and a two year warranty you can be sure our award-winning team can create the perfect storage space for your home.

Store Shoes the Smart Way

Posted on July 12, 2021July 12, 2021 by Sarah Fitzgerald

Looking to free your hallway of footwear clutter? We have the solution!
Our practical and modern understairs storage units maximise the wasted space beneath the stairs and offer a fantastic shoe storage solution.

Smart Storage CEO Paul Jacob originally came up with the idea for understairs storage as a result of the shoe crisis in his own home. We are all familiar with the shoe mountain that can quickly grow in any family’s home! At Smart Storage, we have made it so easy to organise all the family’s shoes. Check out our top tips for shoe storage below.

Shoe Storage Hacks & Ideas

1.Store the shoes you and your family wear most often in an easily accessible drawer. If you are storing children’s shoes in an understairs storage unit, ensure they are stored in the lower drawers so that they are easy to access.

2. Create built in shoe storage in the nooks and crannies around your home. An under stairs storage unit is a fantastic hidden storage solution! If your home does not have stairs, our storage benches also make a great hidden storage solution for any hallway, while also providing an attractive seating area.

Kids Storage Bench for Bay Windows and Alcoves

3. Can you ever have enough baskets? We love this drawer organisation hack by styled_by_blair. They have stored their lighter summer sandals and flip flops in these little storage baskets, helping them to maximise the space available within the storage drawer. Genius! Find out more at https://www.instagram.com/p/CQbHYXtsV57/

4. Use our optional upgrade shoe rails to create a convenient shoe shelf with the drawer. Each shoe rail is fully removable, allowing you to alter the drawer for different storage purposes as your storage needs change.

5.Last but not least…only keep the shoes you wear often. If you haven’t worn them in twelve months, it is usually best to donate them if suitable, or to throw them away if worn. As Marie Kondo says…only keep the items that spark joy!

Reopening & Houzz Award

Posted on June 8, 2021June 8, 2021 by Sarah Fitzgerald

We are delighted to announce that in line with Government regulations we have reopened in Ireland and are delighted to have resumed our under stairs storage installations. As always, we will be following recommended guidelines to keep our employees and customers safe.

On another positive note we are delighted to announce that we have been awarded the Houzz Service Award for 2021. This is our fifth year in a row winning the Houzz Service Award, having also been awarded in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. We are especially proud of this year’s award as the Covid-19 pandemic presented many challenges for our business over the past 12 months. We dealt with these challenges and were delighted to resume normal operations recently thanks to the support of our wonderful installers, staff and customers. Thank you!

Recent Reviews from Our Customers

“We’ve had our Smart Storage fitted today. The fitter arrived in the morning and started working immediately, very clean and tidy, impressive precision, really fantastic. Very friendly and nice man. He worked without any break, very hard worker! We’re absolutely thrilled with the finished product, the storage is absolutely perfect, the drawers are massive, the tall part of the storage is great and perfect size too, we love it!!!! Can’t recommend enough, the best invention ever, worth every penny!!! Thank you Smart Storage!”

“Highly professional operation. Their communication was great and the admin team are excellent to deal with. We had Stuart as our installer and he was very good, on time, clean, and did a really great job. He was a gent as well! Would really recommend this as everyone that’s seen it has says it’s the best job they’ve seen.”

“Absolutely delighted with the quality of work and look of my storage, the installer Sergio was so pleasant and friendly. Would highly recommend.”

“Absolutely delighted with my new under stairs storage unit. The whole experience was completely professional from start to finish. The fitter was excellent and not a speck of dirt left. The unit itself is of a very high standard and there is so much space. Would highly recommend Smart Storage for there excellent service. Five stars.”

Introducing the 60 Second Desk

Posted on June 9, 2020December 7, 2020 by Ruth Kelly

Smart Storage are delighted to present their latest innovative home product, The 60 Second Desk. Designed and prototyped during the Covid-19 pandemic, the company’s CEO Paul Jacob wished to address the space issues caused by home working. This resulted in the creation of the 60 Second Desk which can be built and taken apart in just one minute. Read on to learn more about this fantastic, space saving product.

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