Entry #401, January 29, 2011 We are down to the last DIY Saturday on organization for January’s organization month! It has been great: I showed you how to: Organize your Kitchen Pantry Organize your Garage Creating a DIY Home Theater Today we are going to focus on the very bottom your home, the basement. The…
Entry #380, January 9, 2011 Even though your mudroom or front entry is supposed to house coats, shoes, and storage, doesn’t mean it should turn into a catchall of all the family’s possessions when you come through the door. In fact, mudroom organization will help your family get in and out the house quicker, and…
Guest Blog Entry #265, Entry #297, October 11, 2010 Throughout your home there are architectural details that make the difference between an average home, and a finely detailed one. Architectural details like crown molding, wainscoting, and corbels add a finished touch that makes your house a home. Today my guest blogger is from Asigma Designs,…
Entry #208, July 10, 2010 Are you tired of going in your closets and not finding what you went in for? Closet organization is a necessity for sanity and efficiency. Depending on the quantity, and different categories of clothes, you will want to pick the material that matches your use. Steps: 1.) Declutter and purge!…
Feature #51, May 10th, 2010 Open shelving is beautiful. You see it in the latest stores and in the best organization magazines. The thought always occurs to me, “Yeah.. it looks great there, but how do you keep it looking organized at your home!?” Apartment Therapy has a feature on keeping your open shelves looking…
Feature #45, April 21, 2010 Several posts have centered around storage, and maximizing vertical space. The ‘hidden’ vertical space on walls is one of the most under utilized portion of most rooms. From hallways to library’s, let’s look at some rooms that optimize the architectural elements of the room and take advantage of vertical space….
Feature #38, April 7, 2010 Shelving in itself is natural storage. To add some visual interest, and to house items that don’t need to be seen, how about open storage? Open storage includes bins and boxes, and Apartment Therapy shows us some great examples. Look at these wood open boxes. These aren’t your usual office…
Entry #57, April 2, 2010 It always seems that children’s rooms need lots of space. For playing, getting dressed, and holding so much stuff! Need ideas of how to create more usable space in your children’s room? Think organization. With some creative storage ideas, and maximizing vertical space, I’ll help you maximize the tiny tot’s…
Entry #25, February 22, 2010 In celebration of Stagetecture’s 25th blog entry, I decided to explore the world of hidden storage. Storage areas and closets are the number one space we ‘secretly’ look for when we buy a new home, but the last thing on our mind when it’s time to buy furniture, books, toys,…