Just came across these organizational tidbits compliments of Boston design professionals. The tips were supposed to run as a sidebar to an organizing piece I did for the Boston Globe Sunday Magazine last year, “29 Secrets to a Simpler Life”, but there wasn’t space. Too bad they weren’t more, well, organized. (Not actually funny in light of the current Globe situation…) Anyway, I’ll follow up later or tomorrow with a montage of über-organized spaces.
Keep hats, gloves, sunglasses, etc. in their own bins. When seasons change, just move the appropriate bins to the front. Not only is the seasonal transfer easier, the items are already organized. – Jessica Seth, interior designer, Jackson Seth Designs
Never bring unwanted paper, like catalogs and junk mail, into the house. Recycle them before they even get in the door. – Heather Wells, interior designer, Heather Wells Design
Hang mirrored cabinets side by side along the top of a wall. They will not only provide extra storage, without bulky clutter, but at hung at a high level, the mirrors create an illusion of more space. – Stephen Chung, architect
Add a light fixture, even if battery powered, to a dark closet, so you can see what you have. – Sue Adams, interior designer
Invest in wooden hangers for the coat closet. They help coats retain their shape, and because of their heft, coats are more evenly spaced, lending a neater appearance. – Norma Conley, professional organizer
Use old bureaus in living and dining rooms. Put candles and votives in one drawer, placemats and napkins in another, extra silverware in another. Also, an old chest that functions as a coffee table is the perfect for storing holiday ornaments. – Kelly McGuill, interior designer and stylist
Make use of dead space under the kitchen sink by installing a roll out drawer. Consider a locked chrome basket for safe storage of harmful chemical cleaners. – Tone Amado, kitchen designer, Showroom
I love the tip of using mirrored cabinets up high – I never would have thought of that, and at that level, all they really WOULD reflect would be light.
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