If you’re struggling with limited space in your home or apartment you know how challenging it can be to find appropriate storage spots. Many people rent out a storage facility, and this may be the right choice for you – but don’t do it until you exhaust all your storage options. Here are four ideas you may not have thought of. Utilize space above your kitchen cupboards The vast majority of kitchen cupboards don’t reach all the way to the ceiling. This can lead to tons of wasted space – … [Read more...] about 4 Simple Projects to Create More Storage Space in Your Home
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Transforming Unused Closets, Part 2
More suggestions, courtesy of Buzzfeed.com, for transforming empty or unused closet spaces: Need more seating in a small-ish playroom? Consider adding a long cushion to a lower shelf (after reinforcing it to hold the appropriate amount of weight, of course), and then dot the cushion with a few colorful throw pillows, a couple of stuffed animals or a combination of both. You may also want to install a tiny ladder or stepstool to help smaller children up to the seating shelf. Changing tables for … [Read more...] about Transforming Unused Closets, Part 2
Transforming Unused Closets, Part 1
While some homeowners and apartment dwellers crave every square inch of closet that they can use for storage, there are some living spaces where closet areas are better off being re-purposed for other uses. Here are a few suggestions, courtesy of Buzzfeed.com, for transforming empty or unused closet spaces: For a standard rectangular closet space that would normally be covered by a pair of center-folding doors, consider removing any shelving and replacing it with a desk-high work area. Then, by … [Read more...] about Transforming Unused Closets, Part 1
Drape Ideas for the Home Office
Telecommuting – or working via an Internet connection while in a remote location, such as one’s home – has become more desirable and practical these days. Self-directed workers can often be more productive while working on their own schedules and in their preferred environments. Companies don’t have to add another person to a crowded office or supply many standard work tools – which can be a real money saver in the long run. While some stay-at-home workers might believe that it’s possible to … [Read more...] about Drape Ideas for the Home Office
Magical Additions to Your Child’s Bedroom
Every child has dreamed in one fashion or another about the space that lies behind their closet door – or some other nook-like space that really ought to be more magical than it is. There are many ways to add a magical touch to your child’s bedroom, whether in the closet or outside the front door. Try some of these approaches, thanks to Buzzfeed.com, to see what works best for your child and his or her sense of imagination: If you happen to be able to lay your hands on an old-fashioned … [Read more...] about Magical Additions to Your Child’s Bedroom
Curtains for Loft Spaces
Transforming former industrial spaces into living areas has been happening for several decades now. Loft spaces are desirable because of their airy nature as well as for being able to be configured in a number of different ways. And lofts aren’t just of the exposed-brick, 18-foot-high ceiling variety. Many modern houses contain a loft space as part of the design; these are often used as makeshift offices, sitting areas or extensions of bedrooms. The right sets of curtains can demarcate an … [Read more...] about Curtains for Loft Spaces