Home Storage Ideas

If you do not have built in cabinets, where do you store your stuff? In keeping with my Vintage theme for the day, I love these storage ideas from the archives.

Don't you just love the suitcase idea?

photos: Apartment Therapy

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A good thing

Having books almost everywhere in our house it was time to find additional shelf space. Best without any extra costs! Remember, we just spending a little fortune on our walk way!

Particularly my design books are everywhere. I have them on my side table, desk and bookshelves, under the bed, under my desk, on the floor. Too scattered and unorganized.
After my son gave up one of the shelves in his room to make space for a larger bed I took it over! 
And although the family room is not big I think it fits quite well in my work area! Upright in his room I tipped it on its side and voila! Instant sideboard/bookshelf!

I really love it!


Wishing you all a sweet (vacation) week, filled with good things!


XX
Victoria




Pictures byV.Zlotkowski

Cute ideas for small bathroom storage

BHG had a really nice gallery of bathroom storage solutions, and I wanted to share with you my favs. As an apartment dweller my bathrooms have always been small - and you have to find space in them that would go overlooked in a larger bath.

I've always loved the look of "real furniture" in the bathroom


This cart on wheels is a good idea anywhere in the bathroom, kitchen, laundry room, etc.



I've never noticed these slide out shelves for the inside of cabinets but they're genius!


via Better Homes and Gardens

Decorating with Baskets #2

This would actually be my third post featuring baskets. The second one was dedicated only to toy storage which you can find here. The first Decorating with Baskets post is right here.
As you know I love baskets. So handy and versatile, they instantly add warmth to a room. In all shapes, sizes and colours, an affordable way to get organized and be creative. I selected these photographs. Hope they inspire you!



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Martha Stewart


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Getting your home ready for show - or just for yourself

So, Better Homes and Gardens let me know about some potentially handy idea galleries to help people sell their homes during tough times - and I thought some of their points were worth sharing with you guys. Did I mention they're low-cost?

Corral the landing zones

All that stuff that you usually find plopped down right inside your back door -- everything from shopping bags to hockey sticks to shoes to umbrellas to gardening gloves to backpacks? It all has to be corralled and stored so potential buyers don't get frightened. And if you see a trouble spot, fix it with a built-in storage bench with a cushion, or a row of pegs. In fact, if you deal with all that stuff the right way, buyers will go away thinking your house has built-in clutter control. Have just enough of your day-to-day stuff organized on mudroom pegs and shelves to show that real people live there -- and hide the rest away.

Go for the Odd Number

After you've edited your accessories to the bare bones, show them off the right way. Most interior decorators will tell you that odd-numbered groupings can be very effective. When organizing vignettes of accessories, vary the shape, color, and size and don't line them up. For example: Hang a large landscape above a table where there's a lamp and a plant, or group a collection of candles of three different heights on the mantel. Less really is more. A few well-chosen items -- one pillow on the couch, three well-framed prints on the wall -- show off your good taste without overwhelming the potential buyer.

Enhance with Woodwork

Architectural woodwork not only adds character, it disguises imperfections in old walls. Use simple woodwork, such as beaded-board paneling and corner rosettes, to dress up walls.

New Knobs, Pulls, and Light Fixtures

As with new faucets, these easily installed off-the-shelf items boost style and have a big impact with relatively little cost and time.

Edit your bookcases

As lovely as bookcases are -- especially if they're architecturally attractive and built in -- they're a turnoff if they're too stuffed with books or a catch-all for clutter. Edit your bookshelves so that they feel just a little bit empty. Stack books in interesting patterns and accessorize lightly.


Here are the galleries so you can see all the ideas:

Low Cost Updates That Add Value: Shows photos of cost-cutting tips to give your home character without exceeding your remodeling budget.

Remodeling Projects that Pay Off. Provides photos of remodeling projects that are almost guaranteed to increase your home’s value.

Making the Sale Before They Walk in the Door. Demonstrates how to improve your home’s curb appeal.

Staging Tricks from the Pros. Identifies tricks that home-staging professionals use and that you can adopt to sell your home more quickly.

Spring clearing! What are your plans for your house?

I don't like to say "spring cleaning," because it could scare some people. So lets call it "spring clearing"! The first days of spring are so wonderful because of the freshness it lends the air. We all open the windows and just feel the need to lighten up! Well, I suggest riding that motivated feeling and taking the opportunity to clear out your home to be as fresh as the air!

Over the next couple weeks I will be posting a clear up guide for each room of your home. First I thought I'd open it up by asking you what you'd like to accomplish in your home this spring. I look forward to hear your plans!!


Some inspiration to get you motivate :)










images via Apartment Therapy