Inhoudsopgave van Spring 2017 - Storage

CREATIVE SOLUTIONS The DIY organizational projects at BHG.com/DIYOrganize are a little work, but they’re big space-savers. Click through to find inspiration for the kitchen, home office, bathroom, and more. RECLAIM YOUR SPACE Binder clips, hangers, and containers all have multiple uses when it comes to organization. Visit BHG.com/Repurpose for clever storage ideas that won’t cost you much time or money. STORAGE YOUR WAY What’s your organization personality? Take our quiz at BHG.com/StoreQuiz to find out, and get tips and tricks on storage solutions that will work best for you. Start building your Better Homes and Gardens® home organizing library—today! Get Storage™ and Secrets of Getting Organized™ online as digital editions. Find these issues and others at BHGSpecials.zinio.com .…

For all its lofty goals of cleanliness and order, the laundry room is very often a place of barely contained chaos. Orphaned socks, torn jeans, and missing-button shirts commingle with detergent bottles, dirty and clean clothes, and dryer sheets. Don’t fret: There’s hope for even the slimmest of laundry-focused spaces, thanks to these expert must-dos, tips, and hacks. 1. FLAT IS WHERE IT’S AT Clean laundry is one thing; folded laundry is quite another. “The thing that people forget is the puttingaway part,” says Deborah J. Cabral, certified professional organizer (CPO), The DeClutter Coach. “It ends up staying on the stairs or in a basket.” Cabral advocates skipping stackable appliances in favor of front-loading side-by-side options; then top both with a piece of affordable laminate countertop for a fold-ready spot.…

For fans of modern design, storage often equals minimalism, an aesthetic sometimes at odds with those who love a more rustic feel. So how do you successfully blend the two for a storage-smart kitchen? In this 21st-century space, a mix of focal point open storage and more traditional closed doors and drawers respond to the demands of daily life. Barnwood shelves, in place of upper cabinets, offer interesting texture and make using and stashing everyday dishes a breeze. Metal rods keep a sparkling collection of pots and pans ready to grab; the storage rods also eliminate frustrating digs through lower cabinets. This same storage solution holds jars of spices and pots of herbs, providing visual contrast to the room’s exposed brick wall. The homeowners swapped doors for sliding shelves on…

Some people dream of beach vacations. Others dream of more practical ways to spend money, such as constructing a beautiful, holy-cow-life-just-got-easier laundry room. Close your eyes and you can probably picture it. Or better yet, open them and take a long look at this hardworking and attractive laundry room. Organization is a laundry room’s best friend, and the relationship is at its best here. This spacious room features well-placed cabinets and open shelves, making it easy to store detergents, stain removers, and extra cleaning supplies. But it’s the unique additions to these cool blue cabinets that handle the hard work. Nearly every inch of the space is work friendly. The washer and dryer, work sink, sorting area, desk station, and gift-wrap spot all fit seamlessly into the design. Each area…

KEY [T] TO THE TRADE These items or services are not available to the general public. Contact a design professional for help. [P] PAINT COLOR Because of the magazine printing process, paint colors depicted on our pages might vary slightly from manufacturers’ colors. Use paint color names or numbers, when provided, as a starting point. To get the exact color you see in the magazine, take the page to a paint retailer for matching. Sanity Savers PAGES 8–11 Vanity—Home Decorators Collection; 800/245- 2217; homedecorators.com. Rug, initial hooks— Urban Outfitters; 800/282-2200; urbanoutfitters.com. Towels, cups, ribbed canisters, shelving, brackets—Cost Plus World Market; 877/967- 5362; worldmarket.com. Hand towel, mirror, gold cup, stacked glass container, frame, purse, monkey bag—Target Brands, Inc.; 800/440- 0680; target.com. Lighting, clock, mug bar and hooks—Amazon; 888/280-4331; amazon.com. Hex shelving,…

“A place for everything and everything in its place” is a common enough saying, and one my dad loves. As a Navy man, he learned to live neat and tidy on a carrier. As a kid, I often overlooked my dad’s wisdom. But as an adult, his lessons are indispensable. They are also built into the strategies we share in every issue of Storage™ magazine. Take busy mornings. It’s one of the most stressful parts of the day. In “On Time,” page 8, we created a suite of ideas to get you quickly through morning routines and out the door with everything you need. For those who dread laundry, check out our tips to wash away the hassles in “12 Secrets to Cut Laundry Room Clutter,” page 12. And if…

SPACE-SAVING TIP Use empty wall space behind a sink for open shelves. They provide a perfect perch for frequently used dishware and make it oh-so-easy to put items away.…

A smart reimagining of a historic 1920s Charlotte bungalow transformed a small bedroom into a luxe master bathroom and closet. Rather than expanding the footprint of the original 2,200-square-foot home, the architect worked with the homeowners—and their deep knowledge of interior design— to maximize storage in the main-level closet and bathroom while adding living space in the attic. The remodeled home now boasts an extra 1,000 square feet, including a luxurious and smartly designed dressing area. The custom closet shows off in-season clothes and accessories, and stores out-of-season pieces out of sight. White wood, mirrored doors, and glass knobs add a crisp feel. Light, from one of the home’s 17 chandeliers, sparkles off the reflective surfaces. Natural-fiber baskets add texture to the neutral space and corral accessories. Deep drawers neatly…

Just a few feet. That’s all the depth needed beside or in front of a car to carve out a streamlined work space with plenty of solutions for stowing everything off the garage floor. To start the improvements in this garage, all walls were painted to create a crisp canvas. Then the underutilized area between studs was used to house slim items such as spray paint, brushes, and garden tools. This prime real estate runs floor to ceiling and the recessed niches don’t eat up space or crowd cars like typical garage shelving. Pegboard is another wall-hugging solution that keeps tools conveniently accessible. The budget-minded panels were cut to size at the hardware store, then given a quick upgrade with a few shades of leftover paint. The many hangers and…

START SMART The bathroom is the first hub of morning activity. Streamline the process with these customized storage solutions. Using personalized storage solutions in the bath reduces time spent searching through drawers for grooming products. BREAKFAST MATTERS Save time—and extra steps— by creating a breakfast station with everything you need in one place for a nutritious start to your morning. Reduce time spent scrambling around looking for something to eat with a well-stocked breakfast station complete with coffee, tea, and oatmeal fixings. special thanks to Wayfair, Birchlane, Land of Nod, Home Decorators, Organizing Store GET GOING Ease the time-wasting bottleneck by the door with storage for on-the-go essentials and last-minute reminders. Simplify the morning routine by taking time each evening to set out the bags and shoes you need for…

Channeling your inner Rachael Ray is difficult in a small kitchen that feels cluttered and uninspiring. A few simple tricks and products can take your cramped quarters from fast food to fine dining. Built in the 1970s, this small, square kitchen got a budget-wise revival. The cabinets are painted pale blue and old linoleum is covered by wood-look tiles. The basic cabinets and drawers are now filled with storage must-haves, such as labeled bins, along with a few unexpected solutions, such as a file divider from an office supply store that now corrals cutting boards. The key to making a small kitchen live larger is using every nook and cranny. Here, all cabinets and drawers (including the smallest and most awkward) are cleverly organized—even the insides of cabinet doors are…

Remodeling the main floor of this 1970s home allowed for more than just aesthetic improvements. The project also provided the perfect opportunity to incorporate built-in storage features in the living room of a busy family with three kids. One smart addition looks like it could have been part of the home’s original design. The homeowners added a window seat in an existing bay window. The bench provides extra seating during family get-togethers, and it offers bonus storage space. Drawers that tuck under the bench hold throw blankets and seasonal decor. The cheerful cerulean finish on the window seat repeats on the built-in shelves along the wall of the living room. This combination of open and closed storage is great both for storing media components and displaying decorative items and books.…

Frenzy-free mornings and easygoing evenings are a reality in Teresa and Jay Yates’ master suite, where essentials are easily accessible and everything else is thoughtfully contained. That’s because Teresa, an interior designer, inventoried and measured the couple’s belongings before finalizing the suite’s storage. Part dressing room, part laundry room, the roomy walk-in closet is the workhorse of the suite. Floor-to-ceiling built-ins display Teresa’s hanging clothes, shoes, and accessories for efficient—and fun—outfit selection. Between the built-ins, a laundry station saves trips from elsewhere in the house and makes quick work of pretreating, folding, and sorting. Attention to detail drives the closet’s function. For instance, lined drawers dedicated to jewelry prevent tangled necklaces and mismatched earrings. Telescoping pull-down rods bring high-hanging clothes to eye level, while recessed pullout rods are ideal for…

SPACE-SAVING TIP Before placing items on tall shelves, consider what you use most often. Put high-priority objects like cord chargers low and stash seasonal supplies up high.…

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