How To Organize And Modernize A Laundry Room

The laundry room is probably the last place to come to mind when updating or organizing our interior space. The laundry room is probably one of the most used rooms in the house, especially if you have an infant or toddlers whose clothes are changed frequently.

Next to the kitchen, the laundry area/room is the hub of the house and gets a lot of traffic. Keeping this area organized and updated is a task most of us would rather not think about. But, having a laundry space that is functional and attractive will make the mundane task of doing laundry more appealing.

Here are some tips to get you started on your way to a wonderful and modern laundry room.

• Paint or wallpaper a feature wall of the room
• Add draperies - if your laundry room is in your  basement adding draperies will soften the space and  make it feel brighter.
• Turn an old bookcase into a shelving unit for your  laundry supplies
• Add a folding station or counter top to fold clothes
• Install several coat hooks or a curtain rod to hang up  laundry from the dryer
• Keep laundry pre-sorted into hampers to make laundry  day easier
• Utilize baskets and colorful containers for organization
• Update ceiling lights and add a task light
• Add house plants and paintings to personalize your  space
• Place a sign on your laundry room door to give it  character

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                                               Source  :  HGTV

9 Kitchen Organization and Storage Tips

The kitchen generates a lot of traffic and is simply the hub of the house.

Everyone seems to gather in the kitchen at some point of the day whether it's for dinner, a snack, a conversation or doing homework. Keeping things organized in this area of the home can be time consuming and tedious. If the kitchen is well organized and there is adequate storage available, your meal preparation and clean up time will be cut in half.

Below are some tips to keep the kitchen clutter-free and organized.

Organization and storage tips:

1. Donate kitchen gadgets that you no longer use to your local thrift store and discard old items that no longer work.
2. Store bulky small appliances under cabinet to free up counter space.
3. Install pull out shelves for pots and pans to keep them orderly. (see slideshow)
4. Organize pantry - store all dry goods together in clear labeled containers. Store canned items on lower shelf making sure there are no spaces between items.
5. Hang a chalkboard on the wall for writing down messages, notes and recipes.
6. Invest in a kitchen cart to store bakeware, bowls and dishes.
7. Put all kitchen cleaning supplies together and store in a wire basket under sink.
8. Keep utensils such as spatulas, spoons, and whisks in canisters for easy access.
9. Presort and label recyclable containers

                                                    A pull out  coffee  and  tea  station

                                           Spice drawer for saving time  when  cooking

                           

A well organized  pantry

  Chalkboard  backsplash             

   Kitchen cart storage            

All photos courtesy of HGTV

Organize your closet with Huggable Hangers from Joy Mangano

I started using Huggable Hangers invented by Joy Mangano last summer and it totally changed my closet.

At first I was skeptical as to how these hangers were any different from other velvety hangers but I decided to give them a try. Well, to my surprise I found out that these hangers are exceptional. They not only look great, with a variety of colors to choose from but they did what they were suppose to do - transform my closet into a well organized and beautiful space.

Huggable Hangers is her all-time best selling product and currently she holds more than 100 patents to her name.  These velvety-flocked no-slip hangers have a streamlined shape so they take up less room in your closet, therefore allowing you to double your closet space.

Advantages of using Huggable Hangers vs. regular hangers:

• Prevents clothes from slipping and sliding off
• Hang multiple items using minimal space
• Hang wet garments without color transfer
• Prevents shoulder bumps and preserves the shape of  clothing
• Has the Good Housekeeping seal of approval
• Lightweight but sturdy enough to hold a winter coat

Huggable Hangers are not only practical but stylish as well. They come in an array of colors such as Camel, Sage, Turquoise, Bright Green, Hot Pink, White, Black, Nautic Blue, Bright Gold, and Lavender.

So if you want to keep your clothes off the floor and your closet organized, spacious, and attractive give Joy Mangano's Huggable Hangers a try! Shop here

All photos  courtesy of Bing  images  

5 Storage solutions to organize a messy bathroom

Let's face it, the bathroom is one of the hardest rooms to keep organized, especially if you have a busy household.  It seems as soon as you clean and try to organize it, it starts to look messy again within a few hours.  With towels on the floor, and cosmetics strewn about creating a disorderly mess, organizing a bathroom is quite the chore. 

Below are 5 storage solutions to organize a messy bathroom and keep everything in its place:

 

 

 

Organized drawers for cosmetics and hair tools

 

 

 

A stand alone multi shelving unit to display personal items and

to hold baskets filled with towels, candles and bath accessories

 

Mason jars attached to a towel rack to hold toothbrushes and

 toothpaste is quite genius

 

 

A wall shelf is ideal to hold apothecary jars filled with cotton balls, sponges, towels

and decorative plates

 

  

                           This unique toilet paper holder is essential for keeping a bathroom organized

All photos courtesy of Pinterest