Photo: Heather Banks © 2015 Houzz
Example of an eclectic home design design in Austin

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Organized Living offers an array of storage solutions for your home. In the image you see the ventilate shelving system in use for a clean and tidy laundry room.

Photo: Margot Hartford © 2015 Houzz
Trendy kids' room photo in San Francisco

Inspiration for an eclectic dining room remodel in Charlotte

Hand-crafted barn door. Bay Area Contracting, Traverse City, MI.
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Transitional family room remodel designed by Delphinium Design in Charlotte, NC features soft blue built-ins with wet bar, glass French doors, white oak hard woods floors, white wainscoting, woven Roman shades, a large U-shaped sectional sofa in a denim blue, with a red stripped upholstered ottoman, finished off with a softly patterned area rug and custom pillows.

Photo: Alexandra Crafton © 2015 Houzz
Kitchen - eclectic kitchen idea in Los Angeles

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I first came to Mary Beth’s home to help with her living room. But that changed when we looked at the office, and started talking about how it wasn’t working. When I stepped it to take a look, I immediately noticed how heavy and cramped it felt. Too many large pieces and clutter created a feeling of overwhelm. It needed to be redone. Since Mary Beth works full time from home, I wanted to help her make this a space where she could be productive, and feel good about being in for long periods of time. The end result is an impressive transformation – and it was done very affordably. “Prior to the re-design, my office was a cluttered, disorganized mess that really said nothing about who I am. I tended to use it as a catch all for things I didn’t know where to put or what to do with,” tells Mary Beth. Now, she says it feels so much better working in there, and even got rave reviews from her family when they visited for the Holidays. “It’s now well-organized, bright and seems to flow in the way it’s laid out”. To remove clutter and the “heavy” feeling, two large bookcases and the couch were removed, and lots of time was spent decluttering. A nicer bookcase was moved to a place that made more sense; together with a cozy rug and upholstered chair we created a lovely reading area, a place she can also relax. A neutral green on the walls is also soothing, and brings an element of nature inside. Groupings of photos from her travels hang on the walls now, and a larger piece of art creates a focal point. A piece I was delighted to help her find – hand-painted but affordably priced – it makes Mary Beth feel happy, “The art above the desk is beautiful, and it showed me that big doesn’t have to be overwhelming”. A new desk, relocated to the “command position” in the room (a more powerful placement) is also less weighty than what she had before, but functionally allows for more workspace. We upgraded her desk chair to a high-back leather one. In total, this setup was intentional, for an enhanced feeling of being in control. Mary Beth notes, “I love the desk and how it sits. I can either work by the window and look out at the garden and at the birds, which I love to do, or look out into the living room and be part of anything going on there”. On the windows we replaced metal blinds with woven roman shades, also with a natural look. They’re cordless, so nothing hangs in front of the beautiful backyard view, and they feel lighter. With the new office design, we also gave Mary Beth plenty of places for storage. Now the things she does use and need don’t need to be out in plain sight, cluttering things up. In the end, we accomplished our goal of creating a space for Mary Beth conducive to work and also enjoyable. She says, “My work attitude and feeling of what the office is has definitely changed – I like to be there even when I’m not working. It doesn’t feel only like an office but is actually a relaxing place to be”.

Elegant formal medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Los Angeles with a standard fireplace and a metal fireplace

Custom shoe storage.
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Photo: Margot Hartford © 2017 Houzz
Bedroom - eclectic bedroom idea in New York

A “Quick & Easy Dinner Recipe” isn’t very quick or easy if you have to spend time digging through cluttered drawers in frustration for those tongs or that hard to find spatula. Make your life easier by having those useful kitchen supplies an arm’s reach away with Wall Control Kitchen Pegboard. Clear out cluttered drawers, hang bulky pots and pans, and have your supplies ready when you need it. Wall Control Kitchen Pegboard comes in 10 stocked colors so you can give your kitchen an aesthetic upgrade and turn that blank wall space into a valuable storage area all at the same time. Thanks for the great customer submission Elizabeth!

Photography by Kara Mercer.
Example of a large classic l-shaped enclosed kitchen design in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, marble backsplash, an island and white countertops

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The built-in wardrobe ensures a clutter-free entrance hall while antique mirrored doors create a sense of space and bounce light around. As entrances are often small areas, this is a good way to maximise a small space and provide clever storage. Wardrobe designed by Sigmar. Photography by: Petr Krejci