When planning the space for children’s closets, it’s easy to think of what current needs are. A whole rack of tutus! Several bins for stuffed animals! A wall of bookshelves! But, with a few easy reminders, your child’s closet can also help them learn the importance of organization, as well as responsibility. Start Small Teaching children the importance of responsibility can be greatly improved by showing them that everything has a place. Small drawers, baskets, and cubbies are a great way to ...
As summer gives way to Fall, there’s no better time to put your storage in order. The first place to start? Your closet! Your Summer clothes should be safely stored and organized, ready to be pulled out clean and ready next season. Here are some easy ways to organize your storage with labels, tags, and packing tips. Packing Pro When packing clothes, make sure that you consider what unpacking will be like. Make a pile of the clothes you wear the most and put them together ...
Last week, we blogged about how to organize and group your clothing to for seasonal storage. This is a great time to comb through your wardrobe and decide what should be given away, and what needs tailoring or special attention prior to storage. Once you’ve edited your closet, you’re ready to prepare the clothing and storage space! Here are some great tips to make sure that your clothes are stored safely in an environment that’s clean and sensible. Caring For Your Clothes Even after wearing an item once, ...
As much as we’d like Summer to stretch out a little longer, it’s time to start thinking about the season changing into Fall and the preparations to make before transitioning your wardrobe and closet. Here are some step by step tactics to make sure that your summer wardrobe is stored in a clean and well-organized way so that you have room for your Fall clothes! Step One: Edit Your Wardrobe If it’s hard for you to consider giving away clothes, consider that items that went unworn this year most ...
Whether you’re a chef or a professional who’s constantly on the go, your pantry is an important part of planning healthy meals and general food storage. Even small spaces are greatly improved by keen organization and it’s easier to make healthy selections when food is properly stored and clearly visible. Here are some ways that you can make your pantry into an orderly space that’s pleasant to use and easy to stock. Sizing Up Your Space First, you’ll want to identify the space that’s easiest to access in ...
The garage is an often overlooked part of the house, but with a few easy changes it can regain its usefulness and (yes!) style. With the home market recovering from the recession, competition for sellers is steep. Often, it’s up to the seller to provides a vision for how a potential buyer might maximize the space in a home. Even if you’ve been in your home for years, try these tips to rejuvenate a space that’s lost it’s magic. Think About Your Space For many, a garage is primarily a ...
The key to any closet may seem like a great wardrobe, but even small collections can benefit from good organization and thoughtful display. An estimated 65% of the population experiences visual cues more intensely than other senses, so let’s work on making your closet pleasing to the eye! Here are some easy ways to turn your hanging space into a beautiful display, as well as a useful space! Your Hanger, Yourself. Perhaps your built in shoe storage or sectioned hanging rods ...
