Projects

This basement began as a storage room, was temporarily used as an apartment, and returned to a drop zone for miscellaneous items. The family wanted an area where they could independently work on hobbies while remaining together.

 

Both parents and the children were able to create their own nooks that included project items stored away with the ability to rotate through whichever craft was currently being used. 

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When you have children who grow out of toys, but you know the next child or family member with kids may want them. Maybe you're given gifts they're not quite ready for. Helpful tools for hosting, but not often used..Where does it all go?

 

Make sure you can see or identify where every single item is located. Arranging by age level and how often it's used keeps organized items easy to remember, therefore being used more often until they are ready to be passed along.

 

This open-shelf storage was the result of a lack of cabinets and overall storage space in the home. Labeled compartments made for quickly locating whatever was needed in the moment.

 

Keeping toys off to the side or out of a family room altogether allows creativity to thrive without compromising a space to relax in. Remember to place safe  items within reach for the little ones, leaving heavy toys down low!

 

Letting kids (big and little!) express themselves through various styles of art is an amazing gift. It also is one of the easiest spaces to become unorganized. Keeping items contained and labeled with the ability to hide away can help control the crafts.

 

Providing a designated area for the messy side of art can help reduce clutter of high-use surfaces, such as the dining table or kitchen counters. Pro tip: keep the space 'washable' and near a sink if possible.

 

This one was simple: keep it calm and cozy to relax and connect.

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This cozy project was completed through body-doubling. The couple had the idea but couldn't find time to make it happen. Bringing in a third party to keep focus on the desired task helped turn a dream to reality much quicker!

 

Sometimes you have a wall that you just want to play around with. It's not necessarily needed, but it's fun. If it can stay organized and it makes you smile...it's worth having.

 

One of the most common areas for clutter. Food gets pushed to the back, forgotten, expires, you name it. Categorize by meal and arrange by how often it's reached for is one method to the madness. Keep a shopping list hung on the inside door can help as well. One tip that seems to help everyone in this space: decide meals ahead and only buy what you need.

 

Our family enjoys traveling often. When we decided to buy an empty van and build it from scratch to fit the needs of four humans + a pup, organization was essential. When it comes to small spaces, accessibility and simplicity are key factors.

 

Stacking your clothes so you can see every item allows you to use what you have, see what you don't want, and prevent items from being lost or forgotten. Categorize by style and color to reduce duplicates and keep only what you love.