Category: Organize Me

What’s under the stairs?

By , September 17, 2010 3:24 pm

In my last post, I discussed maximizing your space and today I wanted to share some really innovative solutions for that space under your flight of stairs!

Why waste this perfectly good spot?

Have you considered this commonly overlooked space as…

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Or a…under stair office study3 Whats under the stairs?under stair wine rack2 Whats under the stairs?OR (and I love this one)…

understair bathroom Whats under the stairs?Just some fun ideas! More here. Do you have any creative solutions for the wasted space in your home?

Happy Friday!

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All images via home-designing.com



Maximize your space

By , September 15, 2010 10:35 am

Smaller spaces demand organization. Less square footage means multi-functional rooms and typically, minimal storage. What to do? We are so used to our big attics, garages and basements (which typically get jammed full of stuff we don’t actually need) that we often resist giving them up. When we do downsize we have to change the way we look at our space, minimize clutter and well, think a little outside of the box!

But with a little ingenuity every nook and cranny can have a purpose. Check out these fantastic ideas from good ole’ Martha Stewart

msl aug06 org pantry xl Maximize your spaceBy storing platters and cutting boards vertically you can save valuable shelf space in your pantry. These dividers are simply tension curtain rods! Brilliant!

gt02novmsl winerack xl Maximize your spaceGiving up the wine cellar can be tough but use square cubbyholes like this to house your favorites. Here’s the how to.

0106 msl kitchhelp xl Maximize your spaceCounter space a little lean? Consider putting things up on a pretty pedestal to maximize space below.

gt04janmsl towelbars xl Maximize your spaceNo linen closet in the bathroom? No problem! Stacking towel bars vertically allows for ample hanging space.

a100979 gt05 bathroomshelf xl Maximize your spacePedestal sink got you wondering where to store toiletry supplies? Look up. Above the door is a perfect place to install a shelf. Put your products in some pretty containers or coral them in baskets and voila – instant storage!

mla103724 0408 hall03 xl Maximize your spaceSometimes a home office is not part of the floor plan in a smaller home but utilizing a quiet corner and a petite secretary might just give you and your laptop a place to work.

mla103724 0408 dining xl Maximize your spaceDouble duty dining room! Why not incorporate some storage for your home office into the dining room?  Now that table will finally get the use it deserves!

msl aug06 org office xl Maximize your spaceThose ugly black file cabinets are so over and they take up far too much valuable space. Convert a bedroom chest into a portable work center. How to here.

a98291 gt05 ledgedown xl Maximize your spaceDon’t overlook a window sill. By adding an extension you can create an additional work, dining or display space.  Project info here.

These are just a few ideas to get you thinking! Do you have any fabulous organization or space-saving ideas to share?

Have a great Wednesday!

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All images via MarthaStewart.com

Super {small} stylish living in NY

By , August 25, 2010 9:00 am

Good things come in small packages right? Well this teeny tiny NY apartment delivers on that.

Beautifully designed and precisely appointed, it clearly illustrates that less really can be more.

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A smaller space can offer a more peaceful, clutter free lifestyle.

We all have too much stuff! Reducing the unnecessary in our homes often clears the path for more focus, concise decision making and increased productivity.

So you know that crazy drawer that is screaming to be organized? Listen to it.

Have a fantastic rest of your week!

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