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Living Room and Family Room Organizations
Posted by Closets To Go in Organizing on August 12, 2014
Living Room and Family Room Organizations
We understand that not everyone has the same taste or budget. Some desire a professional look, as others love the creative aspect of the DIY (Do-it-yourself) options. In our articles, we like to represent both sides of the coin to help you make the best choice for your needs. Happy decorating!
The key to keeping a clean family area is to tidy often. This may sound tedious however; it keeps from having a big mess to clean up all at once. If you are struggling with family room or living room organization, you’re not alone. Below are solutions to accommodate any budget.
Shelves and bookcases are wonderful for living rooms as they keep your reading material and family heirlooms close, but up and orderly. Bookshelves come in all different sizes and many have adjustable shelves so you can change and rearrange as you desire. Custom shelves can give a built in look or if you are a decorator who likes to rearrange your furniture often, a free- standing shelf may be best for you.
DIY option: Search garage sales, and thrift stores for bookcases, shelves or decorative wooden tables. No matter the color, you can sand and paint to match the look you are trying to create in your space. Is doesn't take a lot to make it appear that it was an expensive piece. Follow the links below for a tutorials on how to revamp or distress a piece for your home!
http://www.prettyhandygirl.com/aging-is-so-distressing-techniques-for/
http://www.classyclutter.net/2011/05/staining-wood-101.html
http://paintedfurnitureideas.com/how-to-paint-laminate-cabinets/
Baskets in brass, metal, wicker, cloth or even plastic are also great tool in organizing. The material used can support most every look you are trying to create in your space. They can be used to camouflage movies and video games or to hold children’s toys. Where drawers are often uniform, baskets can be interchangeable. Rev-a-Shelf carries a number of basic options.
DIY Option: Marshalls, Pier One, Target or even Dollar Tree can be great places to purchase baskets for your living room. With multiple colors and sizes, you can mix and match to meet your style.
There are many options in the marketplace for extra storage such as ottomans that open to revealing hidden cubbies, chests or trunks. They provide an aesthetically pleasing look that fits the décor of your room while, also being functional. The storage space in these pieces come in a myriad of sizes providing room to store that cozy blankets, books, movies or toys.
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*For additional organization ideas please visit: www.closetstogo.com and www.organizetogo.com