Editing the details of a home for looks, moods, or seasons, requires storage space behind the scenes. Working in visual merchandising taught me the importance of space utilization and organization. We all have space, even when we think we don't have anymore. It's just all in the way we use it.
Stack 'em high & watch 'em fly!
color blocking clarity & impact
Keeping like items together, (all glass, all silver, all textiles, all pillows, all accessories, all tools, all paint) makes for quick and easy transitions over a weekend. Featured here is our one car garage at our 1625 sq. ft. Florida town-home...
(can't see) keep a towel or unused area rug under wall art
to keep off concrete floor and avoid scratches
tote without tops acts as drawers on outdoor wire shelves
hang beaded window panels no longer in use, to avoid getting tangled
keep seasonal greens, branches, & flowers wrapped to protect from dust
major seasonal decor (like Christmas) is kept up in the attic,
but brought down Easter when Christmas went up
not picture perfect like Martha... but it works!
reused old cookie sheets as paint trays.
Makes life easier when needing to move around to paint,
and keeps mess contained.
(guess what is my fave paint?)
'thee' workbench... :D
small drawers work great for sorting nails,
screws and chalk (great to use to mark on DARK walls)
Inside is for textiles
table linens stored in drawers of buffet, by color
and glass containers, all kept in dining room buffet
Candles are kept clear totes by color in the Kitchen
colorized candles
Easy to carry around to change out tealights & light
a decorative trunk (have had for over 15yrs) adjacent to the kitchen,
works to hold chargers & oversized decorative bowls
living room ottoman top holds another decorative chest,
concealing all the remote controls
cat toy storage in decorative chest on side table
Sephora gets to pick what SHE wants...
And can't forget OTTOMANS...
in the Living Room, home office, and spare bedroom,
they are GREAT for holding extra throws and blankets!
photo album storage ottomans
ottomans grouped together under window give extra seating in office
I do have 'some' label-crazed storage...
like what's visible on book shelves in the office
or on totes in office closet
Office closet holds husbands suits
(doesn't wear everyday)
and seasonal coats & jackets.
Space bellow works great for
tote storage for 911 memorabilia,
scrap-booking (ha! haven't attempted THAT yet),
gift bags with ribbons,
and misc. electrical gadget wires...
But the BIG question may people have is
where do all the pillows and window panels go to?
Spare bedroom closet storage
stored in inexpensive office depot file boxes, by color
window panels and pillow covers
some packaging gets reused to help
keep folded & sorted
and sometimes hanging panels to start to air out before putting up,
or hang quick before folding to put back into box when done
mementos we don't need to get to as often are tucked into corner
Pillows not in use are stacked across top shelf,
in alternating stacks to avoid them falling,
but to also see what's on hand...
I guess working in retail overall
taught me something else... how to SHOP!!
Clothing, shoes, accessories, dishes, stemware...
that's another day....
