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Systems For a Well-managed Dwelling (3 comments)
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KEEP THE KITCHEN CONSISTENT. Kitchens, especially smaller ones, are usually full of activity. Keep the commotion moving along smoothly by creating not only consistent places for your cooking materials, but places for setting out plates to fill or your buffet service, or your coffee. Think in terms of stations.
by Austin Patterson Disston Architects
FILE THINGS AWAY. Even if your professional life stays at the office, keep the business of life organized through filing cabinets, or attractive bins that can be discreetly stashed. Keep an in-box (which could as easily be a vintage basket or anything equally attractive) to stash the random must-get-to items. File bills. File old letters. File successfully-executed holiday menus. Never have to search for anything.
by Bosworth Hoedemaker
CREATE A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING. As you can see, a well-created space doesn't have to be large to be efficient and beautiful. This pantry area, carved out of the side of a room, holds a plethora of items as well as an additional work/serving surface. Know the place for everything so the getting and putting back is subconscious and quick.
by Marie 
ACCUMULATE THE TOYS. No matter how large or small your space, unorganized toys can overtake a dwelling. Create a concentrated space for your child to go to for independent play. Categorize and make easily-accessible their play materials, hang their costumes, line up books along the floorboard--whatever works for your space and allows for your child to get out, play with, and put back toys with ease. Integrate toys into other areas of the house by placing them in discreet bins and shelves. (For more ideas, go to http://www.bonbonliving.com).
by Stylish Spaces
The space and the toy accumulation doesn't have to be large to be magical and managed.
by Aurelio Vazquez
THINK UNCONVENTIONALLY. Sometimes the best solutions are the most unexpected ones. (For instance, I just carved out a more efficient workspace for myself by clearing out and taking the door off of the hall closet just outside of my bedroom.) Look at what isn't working in your space, take a step back, and ask yourself what would happen if you completely changed things.
by Aurelio Vazquez
MAKE YOUR BATHROOM A SPA. Putting conscious effort into your bathroom not only makes it a more aesthetic, relaxing place to be in, but also creates a more efficient daily routine.
by Kallweit Graham Architecture
MAXIMIZE YOUR STORAGE. In every room in the house, storage can help categorize your environment into infrequent and frequent uses, and keep clutter at bay.
Modern Under the Sink Bathroom Storage
APPLY THE 2/3 RULE. In a recent ideabook, I mentioned the 2/3 Rule, where you replace a supply when it is 2/3 depleted. You'll never find yourself short of what you need. When your stash of hand soaps is down to one, but two more and never catch yourself dismayed with dripping dirty hands.
Martha Stewart Storage idea
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diva2009 says:
Great ideabook. I'm so lazy but need to start organizing my place...
phoenix_feather says:
I'm in love with the living room book storage...what fun! Will you please do a feature on creative book/library storage around the house?
cocosmith71 says:
I love think unconventionally - what a fabulous use of space for books or even boring household filing! With thanks, Anita -ecofriendly@trinature.com.au
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