by The Organizer Lady dot com on January 15, 2010
The master bedroom should be a comfortable place to rest and relax. The more organized the bedroom is, the easier it is to relax. You won’t have to take time to look for things, which not only saves time, but also is less stressful. Look around the room and see what things you can remove and give a new home.
Start with the dressers and remove things from the top that are just creating clutter. If there are things, like makeup, that you use all the time, why not find a better way to store them. There are nice organizers that will fit into most any décor. Drawer dividers can also help keep things organized in the dresser itself.
Exploring under the bed can be an adventure. There are many nice storage boxes that fit under most beds. The boxes come in many sizes and materials, including plastic, cardboard and wood. The wood and plastic ones often come with wheels, for easy access. Some have lids that are hinged in the middle so you can pull them out from under the bed part way and access the belongings inside. The great thing about the boxes is you can store anything from books to out of season clothing in them.
The closest are usually an area that needs a good bit of work to organize. The best thing is to decide what you want to store there and fix the closet to do what you need done. There are a great number of closet storage systems that can be adapted for just about any size closet to maximize the storage space. Even just adding another bar to hang shirts on can increase your storage space. But there are nice shelve systems that can incorporate hanging clothes, as well as shelves and boxes for things that can be folded. There are also the shoe racks that can be hung on the back of the closet door.
One of the more recent additions to storage options are vacuum storage bag. These are great for storing out of season clothing. You can get more in each bag for the space once the air is sucked out of the bags. These bags will slide under the bed, or on shelves, saving room for other things.
By approaching the master bedroom one area at a time, things will fall into place. By keeping up on the clutter on a daily basis, the room can remain a place to escape it all.
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by The Organizer Lady dot com on January 15, 2010
When organizing your home, you want it to look neat, but you also want it to look nice. There are so many options out there that are well designed and fit into almost any décor. There is something to fit any taste.
1. Baskets are always a popular organizational item. If they are wood baskets, they give a nice natural look to the room. They are handy for holding all kinds of things, from makeup to toys.
2. Shoe organizers are something no family should be without. Who doesn’t get tired of either tripping over shoes as they come in the house or not being able to find the mate to the kids’ shoes as you are getting ready to head out the door? There are different styles available, from shoe racks that fit in the bottom of a closet to those that hang on the back of a door.
3. Closet organizers are becoming big business; as a matter of fact there are companies dedicated to helping you design the perfect closet organizer for your home. They can be as simple as plastic or metal adjustable shelves, or beautiful wood cabinets that are built to fit in your closet. They can have shelves, drawers, and places to hang clothes and baskets.
4. Desk organizers are a must-have for any home office or homework area. In addition to the standard pencil can and paper clip holders, there are nice wood pieces that are great for sorting mail and important papers. A classic desk blotter and penholder will add a touch of class to any desk.
5. Clothes trees can add an old-fashioned flair to any room. There are also more modern designs to choose from. They can be used near an entry for guests’ coats, or in the bedrooms as a great place for kids to put their PJ’s, robes, or even a towel after a bath.
6. Furniture with drawers can be great in homes with limited space. There are couches and beds that have drawers built into the bases that make great places to store out of season clothes or toys. There are also coffee tables that come with built in storage.
7. Video and audio storage are often wonderfully crafted pieces of furniture. They can be incorporated into a media center in the home, or used as stand-alone pieces. Some of them are designed to look like antique pieces of furniture.
8. Jewelry boxes are a wonderful way to not only organize all your precious pieces, but many are almost as beautiful to look at as your jewelry. You can find hand-carved pieces, or boxes with inlay. They look great on a dresser.
9. Carts with wheels are a handy form of storage, as they can be used anywhere in the house. Plus, if you don’t need it all the time, they can be tucked away in a closet, pantry or corner. They can have drawers or shelves and offer additional workspace. They are great for kitchens.
10. Caddies are great for things that may need to travel from room to room. They can be nice looking buckets or baskets. There are also fabric caddies that have pockets that can be hung on the wall. These can be found in a wide variety of styles. They are great in kids’ rooms for storing small treasures.
No matter what your taste is in decorating, it’s pretty easy to find great accents to your home that add not only to the form, but to the function of your life.
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by The Organizer Lady dot com on December 12, 2009
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