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July 27, 2020
THE Weekly Mini-Projects: Bathroom
If you are new to organizing, a bathroom is a great place to start. Although bathrooms come in all shapes and sizes, the categories that live there are pretty clear and generally consistent. You will almost always be organizing your items into these groupings:
Face
Hair
Dental
Bath + Body
And likely some or all of these additional groupings:
Eye
Makeup
Hair Tools
Cotton Swabs/Rounds
Backstock
Travel
Depending on your space and time constraints, you’ll probably end up creating groupings within all these groupings. But the good news is that these extra steps are always optional and you can always fine-tune them later. Let’s get started!
Streamline Your Daily Routine
Make your life easier by creating a grab and go system for your morning and nightly routine. It should include any items that you use twice a day without fail: toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, contact lenses, skincare products, etc.
In a drawer, use inserts to separate the categories, in the order that you use them. If you have the space, feel free to store the backstock of each item within the drawer to avoid overbuying.
In a medicine cabinet, line the shelves with deeper inserts and store items by category. Just make sure to secure a few dots of museum gel to the bottom of each insert so they stay put.
If you need to store these items in a bin, just make sure that it remains easily accessible and contained by category.
Stack & Store to Maximize Space
One of the most common mistakes we see people making is not taking advantage of vertical space. In a bathroom cabinet, modular stacking storage will maximize usable space and contain your categories so they are easily accessible.
If needed, use inserts within the bin to keep small items from rolling around.
Rethink Under-The-Sink
The space under your sink can be tricky if you have bulky piping, but it doesn’t have to be! Add a turntable or set of canisters to create functional storage in this underutilized but valuable space.
Elevate Your Open Shelving
We’re all about blending form and function, even in a bathroom. If you have open shelving, take advantage of it by keeping your products accessible while also creating a beautiful display.
Bulky items such as toilet paper and contact solution can be stored in woven or wire baskets that match the bathroom’s aesthetic. Prettier items such as your favorite hair products and nail polishes can be stored in clear bins, turntables, and tiered shelving.
To complete the look, color-sort your items in rainbow order and label your categories in THE signature font.
Utelize Floor & Wall Space
A bathroom without drawers or cabinet space can easily lead to a cluttered countertop. By adding wall units, door racks, or freestanding carts, you’ll create more storage opportunities that bring functionality and unique design elements to elevate your space.
Remove Original Packaging
Many products that are found in a bathroom come in a box or bag that is extremely awkward to store. To maximize space, it helps to remove items from their original packaging, especially backstock items, and store them within drawer inserts, bins, or canisters. Some examples include tubes of toothpaste, extra toothbrushes, cotton swabs, flossers, tampons, and razors.
For anyone looking to tackle even more mini-projects (wow, gold stars for you!) in other spaces in the home, scroll through the links below:
THE Weekly Mini-Projects: Home Office
THE Weekly Mini-Projects: Kitchen
THE Weekly Mini-Projects: Playroom
xo,
clea + joanna
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July 10, 2020
[THE] Weekly Mini-Projects: Home Office
If you are *still* struggling to adjust to the realities of working from home, we’re right there with you. It’s a lot harder to focus when the kids are constantly interrupting our Zoom calls and everything on the news is a literal nightmare.
For this week’s mini-projects, we’re focusing on systems to help you feel less stressed and more productive while working from home. The goal isn’t for you to tackle every project on the list, just the ones that apply to you!
From an official home office with a desk to a makeshift workspace at the kitchen table, even a small adjustment can help you streamline your daily routine…
Designate Your Workspace
If you don’t have access to an *official* home office but need your own space, all you need is an open wall. In the photo above, we customized an Elfa wall unit in a rarely-used guest room to include a built-in desktop, shelving, utility board, and drawers.
Store Your Supplies
The supplies you access the most frequently should be within your reach, but without taking over your workspace. You might have a desk with drawers or you might not have a desk at all. Either way, it’s important that you store your supplies in a way that makes sense for the space, your items, and your daily routine.
Drawers:
Use a combination of small and large inserts to fit the exact measurements of a drawer and the categories that live there. Drawers tend to take some trial and error, so don’t be afraid to move the contents around until you’re satisfied with the outcome. We always suggest adding a few dots of museum gel to the bottom of each insert so they don’t move around.
Shelving:
Stackable clear drawers or open bins are a functional solution for offices or desks without built-in storage. They can be placed on a shelf or within a nearby cabinet. Just make sure to label each category so you can easily spot what you are looking for.
Wrangle Your Cords
Electronics such as printers and laptops come with a lot of connected cords. Using cord wraps to collect them helps keep everything streamlined and less cluttered. We also suggest adding cord labels to your power strip, which will prevent you from turning off your wifi when you just meant to unplug a lamp.
Dock Your Devices
Using a letter divider and a large USB port, create a docking station for your daily electronics (phone, laptop, etc.) so YOU can unplug from your devices while your DEVICES remain plugged in.
Create a Command Station
On any given day, most of us have our fair share of ingoing and outgoing mail, papers to sign, documents to file, and schedules to keep track of. A command station streamlines tasks and avoids those neverending paper piles of doom.
When creating a system, it helps to think in three general categories: To-Do, File, and Recycle. As a reminder for tasks at hand, To-Do papers need to remain organized but visually accessible in open trays or letter sorters. Files can either be stored in hanging file or document boxes, labeled by category, color, or both.
Digitize Your Documents
If you are not a paper person (like Joanna), then you are probably a digital person (like Clea) who lives by the motto: Anything that can be scanned should be scanned.
Unlike with physical copies, a digital filing system, either on a hard drive or secure sites like Dropbox, allows you to pay little attention to space restrictions and get more specific with your categories.
All in all, the real gamechanger of a digital system is being able to search for files by dates or keywords, rather than wasting time rifling through paper. The way you name your files plays a large role in how easy they will be to find, so be consistent!)
If you decide to use a hard drive, label it and store it in a bin for easy access.
Add a Personal Touch
Make it smart then make it pretty. Feel free to display any items that make you feel happy and more creative. It can be anything from family photos, books in rainbow order, or if you are Joanna, a fun wallpaper that transports you smack-dab in the middle of an orange grove. An Instagram-worthy office can’t cure all your work-related stress, but it can make it more bearable.
For anyone looking to tackle even more mini-projects (wow, gold stars for you!) in other spaces in the home, scroll through the links below:
THE Weekly Mini-Projects: Kitchen
THE Weekly Mini-Projects: Playroom
THE Extended Mini-Edit (Day 15-28)
xo,
clea + joanna
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THE Weekly Mini-Projects: Home Office
If you are *still* struggling to adjust to the realities of working from home, we’re right there with you. It’s a lot harder to focus when the kids are constantly interrupting our Zoom calls and everything on the news is a literal nightmare.
For this week’s mini-projects, we’re focusing on systems to help you feel less stressed and more productive while working from home. The goal isn’t for you to tackle every project on the list, just the ones that apply to you!
From an official home office with a desk to a makeshift workspace at the kitchen table, even a small adjustment can help you streamline your daily routine…
Designate Your Workspace
If you don’t have access to an *official* home office but need your own space, all you need is an open wall. In the photo above, we customized an Elfa wall unit in a rarely-used guest room to include a built-in desktop, shelving, utility board, and drawers.
Store Your Supplies
The supplies you access the most frequently should be within your reach, but without taking over your workspace. You might have a desk with drawers or you might not have a desk at all. Either way, it’s important that you store your supplies in a way that makes sense for the space, your items, and your daily routine.
Drawers:
Use a combination of small and large inserts to fit the exact measurements of a drawer and the categories that live there. Drawers tend to take some trial and error, so don’t be afraid to move the contents around until you’re satisfied with the outcome. We always suggest adding a few dots of museum gel to the bottom of each insert so they don’t move around.
Shelving:
Stackable clear drawers or open bins are a functional solution for offices or desks without built-in storage. They can be placed on a shelf or within a nearby cabinet. Just make sure to label each category so you can easily spot what you are looking for.
Wrangle Your Cords
Electronics such as printers and laptops come with a lot of connected cords. Using cord wraps to collect them helps keep everything streamlined and less cluttered. We also suggest adding cord labels to your power strip, which will prevent you from turning off your wifi when you just meant to unplug a lamp.
Dock Your Devices
Using a letter divider and a large USB port, create a docking station for your daily electronics (phone, laptop, etc.) so YOU can unplug from your devices while your DEVICES remain plugged in.
Create a Command Station
On any given day, most of us have our fair share of ingoing and outgoing mail, papers to sign, documents to file, and schedules to keep track of. A command station streamlines tasks and avoids those neverending paper piles of doom.
When creating a system, it helps to think in three general categories: To-Do, File, and Recycle. As a reminder for tasks at hand, To-Do papers need to remain organized but visually accessible in open trays or letter sorters. Files can either be stored in hanging file or document boxes, labeled by category, color, or both.
Digitize Your Documents
If you are not a paper person (like Joanna), then you are probably a digital person (like Clea) who lives by the motto: Anything that can be scanned should be scanned.
Unlike with physical copies, a digital filing system, either on a hard drive or secure sites like Dropbox, allows you to pay little attention to space restrictions and get more specific with your categories.
All in all, the real gamechanger of a digital system is being able to search for files by dates or keywords, rather than wasting time rifling through paper. The way you name your files plays a large role in how easy they will be to find, so be consistent!)
If you decide to use a hard drive, label it and store it in a bin for easy access.
Add a Personal Touch
Make it smart then make it pretty. Feel free to display any items that make you feel happy and more creative. It can be anything from family photos, books in rainbow order, or if you are Joanna, a fun wallpaper that transports you smack-dab in the middle of an orange grove. An Instagram-worthy office can’t cure all your work-related stress, but it can make it more bearable.
For anyone looking to tackle even more mini-projects (wow, gold stars for you!) in other spaces in the home, scroll through the links below:
THE Weekly Mini-Projects: Kitchen
THE Weekly Mini-Projects: Playroom
THE Extended Mini-Edit (Day 15-28)
xo,
clea + joanna
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July 3, 2020
THE Black-Owned Bookstores to Support Now
It’s hard to believe that this time last year, we were traveling all around the country on our first book tour. Such fun memories! We loved being able to meet y’all, drink champagne, and talk about everything from organizing to our mutual obsession with Schitt’s Creek.
As many of you know, our new book, The Home Edit Life, is now available for pre-order and releases this September. Needless to say, we won’t be traveling, but we’re planning to host a series of virtual events and are hoping to support as many Black-owned independent booksellers as we can on our virtual tour! We’re still figuring out the details—but we’ll share as soon as we have.
In the meantime, if you are looking for a new summer read while staying at home, we encourage you to browse our recommendations and order from any of the bookstores listed below:
California
Connecticut
D.C.
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Massachussetts
Maryland
Michigan
Missouri
EyeSeeMe African American Children’s Bookstore
Nebraska
New York
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Texas
Virginia
xo,
clea + joanna
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June 17, 2020
THE Tips For Keeping Your Laundry Space Organized & Safe for Kids
What’s worse than doing endless loads of laundry? Searching through cluttered cabinets trying to find a small bottle of specialty spot treatment. Knocking over a half-closed bottle of detergent in the process. Pausing to clean up the mess. Forgetting what you were looking for in the first place. Repeat cycle.
Here’s the thing: Laundry is a task that many of us do on a weekly basis, oftentimes more, especially as moms. So why make it harder than it has to be?
Whether it’s a wide-open space or a tiny corner set-up, any laundry room can benefit from the functionality and look of a well-organized and safe system for the following reasons:
1. It provides efficiency for a more streamlined and manageable routine (aka less time spent doing laundry!)
2. It transforms a cluttered mess into a polished space that you can be proud of
3. It ensures that cleaning products, such as liquid laundry packets, are stored in a place that is out of reach where kids can’t access them
Because of this, we recently partnered with American Cleaning Institute and their Packets Up! campaign to show you that creating a laundry room that’s efficient and beautiful can also be safe and kid-friendly.
The first step? Take stock of your items and create categories. Is it just detergent, dryer sheets, and stain removal? Or does this space also store paper towels, ironing supplies, sewing kits, and extra hangers? This all depends on the amount of usable space and your routine.
Next, go through and decide if anything can be tossed or consolidated. This will give you an idea of what type of storage solution will work best for the items.
In general, opaque bins with handles are a smart option for moms because they are durable, can be easily wiped down, can be accessed and returned to a higher shelf, and in the absence of a cabinet, helps to keep cleaning supplies safely out of sight. (FYI: To create a stylized look, all the bins should be the same style. Cohesion is key!)
We love utilizing clear canisters and jars—but only when it is safe to do so. In the case of the laundry room, we only used jars for items that aren’t a safety risk for curious kids. Any cleaning product item, such as liquid laundry packets, should be stored in the original packaging with the safety label intact. The product packaging is designed with safety in mind, so when you’re finished using the product, secure it in a cupboard out of sight and out of reach of young children.
Now for the finishing touch—adding your labels! Labeling is the key to long-term maintenance. Not only does it help you find what you need at a glance, but it doubles as a guilt mechanism if you try to return something where it doesn’t belong. A win-win!
Even with all the benefits, we can’t promise that a laundry room makeover will make you love doing laundry. To us, that seems impossible, but every little bit helps—especially if it means saving you time and keeping your kids safe!
*In partnership with the American Cleaning Institute, we’ll be giving away a virtual laundry room makeover consultation…for free! All you have to do is follow @thehomeedit and @americancleaninginstitute and tag some of your friends in the comment section. The giveaway will be open from June 17-19. Check back on Friday—the winner will be chosen at random and noticed by DM. Good luck!
xo,
clea + joanna
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June 12, 2020
THE Father’s Day Gift Guide
Father’s Day is right around the corner, y’all. And since men can be notoriously hard to shop for, we put together a gift guide to help show the dads in your life just how much you love and appreciate them.
*If you’d rather gift a donation on his behalf in support of the BIPOC community and the fight for racial justice and equality, we included some links at the bottom of the gift guide!
THE It’s 5 o’Clock Somewhere Dad
THE Schitty Dad
THE Sports Obsessed Dad
THE Mr. Fix It Dad
THE New Dad
THE Well-Groomed Dad
THE King of The Grill Dad
Where to Donate:
Color of Change Education Fund
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
The Marsha P. Johnson Institute
Feel free to comment below with other donation links!
xo,
clea + joanna
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June 11, 2020
THE Home Organizers We Love
Now and going forward, we are committed to creating and sharing content that matters. Period.
This goes beyond using a hashtag or posting on our social feeds. It’s important that our platform evolves into a space where we not only share our own content, but combine with other voices to amplify and support.
Over the past few weeks, we have been introduced to so many amazing home organizers in the BIPOC community. We shared them with you on our Instagram stories but also wanted to post them on our blog as a resource.
Follow them. Support them. And if you live in their city, hire them. We love them and so will you!
Brittani Allen – Pinch of Help
City: Atlanta, GA
Instagram: @pinchofhelp
Website: www.pinchofhelp.com
Ariana – Home Made Neat
Cities: Washington, DC
Instagram: @homemadeneat
Website: https://linktr.ee/homemadeneat
Kendra Littlejohn – Organized by Kendra
Cities: Memphis
Instagram: @organizedbykendra
Website: https://www.organizedbykendra.com/
Elizabeth Stoyanov – Closets and Rooms
Cities: Miami
Instagram: @closetsandrooms
Website: https://closetsandrooms.com/
Pia – Sweet Digs
City: Greater Los Angeles, CA
Instagram: @sweet_digs
Website: https://linktr.ee/sweet_digs
Essense – Essense of Closets
City: Raleigh, Charlotte, Atlanta, DMV, and Miami
Instagram: @essenseofclosets
Email: essenceofclosets@gmail.com
Kenika – Tidied by K
Cities: Atlanta, GA
Instagram: @tidiedbyk
Website: www.tidiedbyk.com
Rebekah Love – Organize for Love
Cities: Virtual
Instagram: @organizeforlove
Website: www.organizeforlove.com
Ashley Jones Hatcher
Cities: Bethesda, MD
Instagram: @ashleyjoneshatcher
Website: https://msha.ke/ashleyjoneshatcher/
Tanisha Porter – Natural Born Organizer
Cities: LA, travel, & virtual
Instagram: @naturalbornorganizers
Website: www.naturalbornorganizers.com
Nikki Boyd – At Home with Nikki
Cities: Charleston, SC
Instagram: @athomewithnikki
Website: www.athomewithnikki.com
Eryn – The Model Home
Cities: DMV, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Houston + Travel
Instagram: @themodelhm
Website: www.themodelhm.com
Kym Calloway – Dallas Organizer
Cities: Dallas, TX
Instagram: @dallasorganizer
Website: www.dallasorganizer.com
Shannon Miller – Just Organizing You
Cities: Lafayette, LA + Travel + Virtual
Instagram: @justorganizingyou
Website: www.justorganizingyou.com
Kiosha H. Dickey – Sincerely, Ki
Cities: West Columbia, SC
Instagram: @sincerelykillc
Website: https://www.sincerelyki.com/
Janelle Williams – Organized by JWC
Cities: DMW + NYC
Instagram: @organizedbyjwc
Website: http://janellewilliamsconsulting.com/
Malaika Lubega – Huza Home Concepts
Cities: DMV
Instagram: @huzahomeconcepts
Website: https://www.huzahomeconcepts.com/
Sherilee – The Organized Style
Cities: Chicago, IL
Instagram: @theorganizedstyle
Website: https://theorganizedstyle.com/
Li McGi – Organizing Genius
Cities: Houston, TX
Instagram: @organizinggenius
Website: https://www.limcgi.com/
Kay – The Organized Soprano
Cities: Boston, travel + virtual
Instagram: @theorganizedsoprano
Website: www.theorganizedsoprano.com
xo,
clea + joanna
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May 18, 2020
NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH! THE x iDesign Kitchen Collection
After months and months of keeping it a secret, the day is finally here! Our NEW Kitchen Collection with iDesign is NOW available for sale, exclusively at The Container Store!
Fridges and pantries are some of our favorite spaces to organize, so adding kitchen-specific solutions to our product line only seemed natural.
The key highlight of this collection is that it is *completely* modular. This allows you to take advantage of your shelf space in the best possible way, to provide efficiency in your daily routine, and keep your food items visible and fresh.
So, let’s get right into it, shall we?!
[the] fridge:
Most counter-depth fridges have a 12″ depth—so we matched those measurements to create the perfect fit. Depending on your needs, any of these products can be mixed, matched, and stacked with one another!
[ THE ] Large Divided Fridge Bin
A new spin on our original Divided Bin! It can be used with or without the divider and lid for sorting items such as small jars, yogurts, fruit cups, beverages, and more!
[ THE ] Divided Freezer Bin
We also created an 8″ depth version of the Divided Bin that’s better suited for freezers. The removable divider is perfect for sorting your bags of frozen fruits and veggies, boxed frozen meals, meats, ice cream containers, popsicles, and more!
[ THE ] Divided Fridge Drawer
Fridges are notorious for not having enough drawer storage, so why not create your own? These drawers are a complete game-changer for grab-and-go efficiency.
[ THE ] Small Fridge Bin
If you’d rather forgo the divider and store your categories completely separate, we have you covered! This small fridge bin is a perfect 6″, which allows you to double them up, front to back, and stack for modular storage.
[ THE ] Berry Bins
Available in two sizes: Large (12″) and Small (6″). Each bin includes a removable drainage tray to keep moisture away from produce, preserving the freshness of any fruit. The tray can also double as a colander for easy rinsing.
[ THE ] Narrow Fridge Bin
The slim dimensions make this bin perfect for containing bags of leftovers, snack pouches, and any other small category.
[ THE ] Produce Bin
Each bin includes a removable drainage tray to keep moisture away and preserve freshness. And let’s be honest: You are more *way* more likely to eat your veggies and keep them from going bad when they are visible and stacked in ROYGBIV.
[ THE ] Egg Bin
Who says egg storage can’t be beautiful? This bin allows you to check your stock at a glance, with a removable tray that holds up to 15 eggs.
[ the ] pantry:
For our pantry collection, we took some of our classic favorites and added a fresh new spin!
[ THE ] Narrow Pantry Bin
These narrow bins are perfect for tight shelf space, especially in a pantry cabinet! Use them to contain items such as mini-snack packs, bars, coffee pods, seasoning packs, etc. If needed, they also stack side by side on top of THE All-Purpose Bin.
[ THE ] Stacking Pantry Bin
We took our All-Purpose Bin and added a wide-open design for easy grab-and-go accessibility. Since both bins share the same dimensions, you have the option of stacking them to create a modular storage system.
[ THE ] Cereal Canister
Just like our classic Large Canister, but this time, we added a flip-up pour spout and a tapered handle for easy pouring. One air-tight canister fits up to two full standard-size boxes of cereal. It can also be used for storing grains or any dry item that requires pouring.
[ THE ] Pasta Canister
Once again, a new spin on our classic Large Canister! Except this time around, we increased the height measurements for upright storage of “taller” pasta such as spaghetti and lasagna, as well as any dry item bought in bulk.
[ THE ] Bin Clip
A crystal clear label deserves a crystal clear bin clip! Not just for the pantry, but in any space of the home. These clips fit on basically any bin or basket, and pair perfectly with our pre-made and custom labels. You can also write your own labels with a chalk marker, which can be wiped down for easy removal.
Hope y’all enjoy THE new Kitchen Collection and thank you for all the support! Don’t forget to snap a picture of your finished project and tag us on Instagram @thehomeedit—we’re ready to give all the gold stars. Love you, mean it.
xo,
clea + joanna
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May 8, 2020
THE Weekly Mini-Projects: Playroom
Toys can be the worst, right? On one hand, they keep our kids entertained (which is helpful), but on the other, they have a way of completely taking over our homes without warning.
Thankfully, there are ways to control the chaos, in ways that kids can *actually* maintain. It doesn’t matter whether you have a spacious playroom or just a corner in the living room, you can still create simple and intuitive systems that benefit the entire family.
Before we dive into this week’s mini-projects, let’s go over the basic principles of playroom organization:
-When purging items, NEVER ask a child if they still like something. They will *always* say yes, even if they’ve never touched it before. Just go with your gut.
-Create zones. Just like teachers do in a classroom. Kids thrive on routine, especially when cubbies and bins are involved.
–Don’t get too specific with categories. There will always be an outlier and this will make sure everything has a definite home.
-Go label crazy. Once again, like in a classroom! (We sell pre-made or custom labels in here on THE site!) For the kids who aren’t able to read yet, sorting items by color is just as effective.
Alright, let’s tackle these toys, y’all.
Designate a Drop Spot
Kids have a short attention span—it’s unrealistic to think they will return a toy before grabbing another one. The solution? A designated drop spot, preferably with wheels. By containing the mess as they go, clean-up time feels much more manageable, especially when everything has a home.
2 Bushel Square Carry Basket | Steel Canvas
Create a Colorful Display
Install a set of low floating shelves to add a pop of color, free up floor space, and give kids easy access to their favorite books. In this playroom, we used lucite shelving from The Container Store, which blended nicely with the home’s minimal aesthetic.
Many kids revere their completed Lego sets or large figurines as literal works of art, so you might as well use acrylic display cases to let them shine.
Bin Your Boxed Sets
Let’s be honest, game and puzzle boxes aren’t built for wear and tear. To preserve the items and avoid lost pieces, contain them separately in stackable bins that are durable and easier for little hands to grab.
Invest in An Elfa System
We’re all about storage solutions that customize to your needs. An Elfa system is an affordable way to build shelving that easily transforms from toy storage to a study station as your kids grow.
Contain by Size
Certain toys are easy to store while others are a bit more complicated. Either way, it all comes down to containing categories and providing easy access from playtime to clean-up time.
Create your own “parking lot” on a shelf for large vehicles. Not only will they be easier to access, it doubles as a fun and playful decor piece.
Contain smaller items like Legos, trucks, and figurines in stackable bins, sorted by color or type.
If you would rather utilize drawer space for smaller items, create a grab-and-go system with cups or inserts.
Choose cubby bins that are durable, roomy, and light enough for kids to pull from a shelf. We love minimal designs for concealing items, just make sure to add a labeled bin clip!
Since dolls come with *all* kinds of accessories these days, the categories can be a bit more specific. Store them in stackable bins, with the smaller items sub-divided in inserts.
Enforce Craft Control
Turntables provide easy access to art supplies and can be sorted in ROYGBIV. It helps to include cups or jars in a turntable for items like crayons to keep them upright, making it easier to see every color.
Use canisters and light bins to store supplies in separate categories, which makes it easy to remove only what you need from a shelf or cabinet and return it when they are done.
If you’d rather keep craft items hidden away (which we don’t blame you), a 3-tier cart with categorized inserts is your solution. Wheel it out when it’s necessary and store it away when it’s not.
xo,
clea + joanna
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May 2, 2020
THE Weekly Mini-Projects: Kitchen
Remember when we thought quarantine would last for only a few weeks? And how our 14 Day Mini-Edit (which then extended to 28 days) was supposed to keep us busy and distracted until our kids were sent back to school and Starbucks was open again?
HAHAHAHAHA. Not even close. At this point, we don’t even know what day it is. What *is* time anyway? What is it like to hug a friend? Is it normal to have dreams about hand sanitizer? How many weeks away am I from cutting my own hair?
We’re already running out of things to watch on Netflix, which means it’s time for another round of organizing projects. This time, we’ll be highlighting a different space every week, taking a deep dive into the more specific items that live there.
Up first? The kitchen. Since it tends to be the hub of the household, every drawer and cabinet should be considered valuable real estate. Use it wisely to simplify your life and streamline your *entire* family’s routine. (Oh, and good news: All kitchen storage is up to 25% off right now at The Container Store!)
1. In a freezer, narrow bins and wire dividers keep items like frozen meat, bags of veggies, and boxed meals contained and easy to spot.
Nesting pots and pans on top of each other might *seem* like a space-saving solution but can make accessing them a nightmare from hell. Storing them upright between dividers makes it easy for you to grab what you need, and only what you need.
Storing spices in matching jars isn’t purely aesthetics. The uniformity helps to maximize space, whether that’s on a turntable or propped up in a drawer. For the finishing touch, add custom labels (which you order here in THE shop!)
Keurig and Nespresso pods are the perfect size for drawer storage. Take advantage of every inch with expandable drawer dividers. This also works well for tea packets and creamers.
Too many dishes, not enough storage space? Look no further than risers to create a custom shelving solution without the help of a contractor.
Who says the pantry is just for food? Take advantage of unused floor space with large bins for storing your back stock items, lunch boxes, etc.
Larger appliances can also be stored in the pantry to free up your kitchen cabinets and counters.
Deep kitchen drawers make the perfect snack station. Store your favorites in lidded canisters so they stay fresh and accessible.
Free up valuable drawer space by utilizing stackable bins (or shoe boxes!) for your seasonal table settings or party supplies and store in a cabinet you don’t frequently access.
Next week, we’ll be covering the playroom and what to do with all the toys that are currently taking over your entire house and driving you to the brink of insanity. So yeah…stay tuned.
xo,
clea + joanna
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