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Mudroom Part 2

  • Posted on December 11, 2017
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The most important thing when you have a mudroom is to keep it tidy.  Don't let your mudroom become a chaotic catchall for shoes, athletic gear and outerwear.Some things to think about when adding or re-designing a mudroom: If space permits, there is one element every mudroom should have: a bench. A bench is helpful when taking off boots or setting down a briefcase or shopping bags. Bench seating should be open to the floor, which allows someone to sit down and put their shoes underneath when they come inside. Be sure to…Read more …

Mudroom!

  • Posted on December 5, 2017
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With the snowy season fast approaching and with snow comes slush and dirt which can make a huge mess…wouldn’t it be nice to contain all the wet and mess to just one room?  Mudrooms are a fabulous addition to any home.  If you don’t have one you need one. If you have one, you probably need to update or re-organize it.  Either way, today we are all about mudrooms!Every house has a rear entrance. It’s generally located off the kitchen or between the kitchen and the garage, and it’s the primary entrance the…Read more …

Closet Make-Overs

  • Posted on November 16, 2017
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When you make your New Year’s resolutions next year will getting organized be one of them?? If you want to get started on that resolution now, or you just plain want to get your home better organized, then one of the best places to start is your closets.  They are without a doubt one of the biggest culprits when it comes to clutter-creep, mostly because we can simply close the door and ignore it.  Once you have organized your closets, the rest of the house is a piece of cake. That’s why I…Read more …

Bedroom Closet Organization

  • Posted on November 14, 2017
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Does your Bedroom closet need a little organization? Then it’s time to get started on organizing your bedroom closet by getting rid of the clutter and re-styling your closet with these organizer ideas. Cleaning out your closet doesn’t have to be difficult, but can be time-consuming depending upon how long it has been since you last cleaned out our closet.  Read the previous blog for tips on how to best clean out our closet.  Considering one of the first things you see in the morning is your bedroom closet, the idea of having…Read more …

Coat closet organization

  • Posted on September 6, 2017
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Most coat closets are often a ridiculously small space, given the Chicago weather that we live in. But that doesn't excuse t it being cluttered. Even though we have to accommodate heavy winter coats, raincoats and indeterminate weather coats, by implementing a few simple changes can take our coat closet from cluttered to organized. As discussed in a previous blog, the quickest and cheapest way to double the size of your closet is to add a second rod to the existing clos et. To do this, simply raise the existing rod to accommodate…Read more …