Showing posts with label bathroom. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bathroom. Show all posts

2012/03/15

Making the Most of your Studio Apartment!


Your studio apartment is your pride and joy and you love how personable it is, but you don’t care for how small it is! Studio apartments have always been a challenge to decorate and furnish because of the limited space and the lack of separation in the spaces. Studio apartments accommodate all of your living and private functions in one area and there are tricks to make it look great and feel homey. Here are tips to create the studio apartment you’ve always wanted. 



Find hidden storage throughout your apartment
The key to functionality and enjoyment of your studio home is finding hidden storage areas throughout your humble abode. Space saving built-in shelving and use of unconventional storage is ideal. I love these stairs that double as drawers below. Use vertical space to your advantage, the back of doors and building closet organizers in your clothes closets and kitchen pantry area can increase storage tenfold.

 Remaining photo credits: Bedroom Design

 
Making your kitchen livable
In many studio apartments the kitchen is one area that gets slighted on space. A galley kitchen or a small “L” configured kitchen can make it hard for multiple people to use the kitchen at once. Make the most of storage with cabinetry that extends to the ceiling and lower cabinetry that is organized and easily accessible below. If you have the option, choose smaller major appliances to maximize the space. Don’t forget creative display areas too.  The backsplash over the counters can be utilized for hanging utensils, storing spices and organizational bulletin and message center to keep your life organized.

 Function and enjoyment in your bathroom
Just because your bathroom is small in your studio apartment doesn’t mean it cannot be relaxing and enjoyable to use. Organize toiletries and small handheld appliances like hairdryers in baskets, or collapsible organizational totes below the sink or adjacent closet. Keep accessories to a minimum and keep the counter space free of clutter to make your small bathroom feel larger and be a more enjoyable room to use. 


  
Your cozy studio apartment should be the place that you call home and you enjoy spending every minute in it. Use these helpful tips to maximize on space and decor. Keep your decorations light and airy. Heavy and dark colors will make your space feel small and closed in. Feel free to mix-and-match patterns, colors, and light textures to provide the perfect balance for your studio apartment home. 

Renia

2012/01/08

10 Easy Time Saving Organization Ideas for your Home


Now that the New Year is here, it is time to get organized and enjoy your home again! Organizing can be a challenge for many, and a frustrating chore that can make you not want to do it all. Instead, of being frustrated, I will show you 10 organizing tips that will boost your confidence to want to organize, and make your home look fantastic in the process. Let’s get you and your home organized!
1. Kitchen organizing
Your kitchen is one of the most used rooms in the house, but is also where multiple family members must share at once, and therefore organization is essential. I find that when you good kitchen organization, it makes you want to be in the kitchen, preparing sensational meals.
Ensure all utensils have a place. From canisters that sit on the counter, to hanging and drawer organizers, everything should be easily identifiable, and look good too. Consider putting labels on spice jars, shelves, and containers to make identifying easy. 


2. Sewing corner
Your sewing corner should have plenty of space to spread out, and should have organization that is functional while you are sewing. Take advantage of vertical wall space to hang supplies, and use walls to display materials, patterns, and swatches of material. The more you can display and have at arms reach, the better.

3. A place for ribbons
Whether you are a crafter that uses ribbon, or you keep it around for gift wrapping, ribbon can be a challenge to keep from unraveling, and still have it displayed beautifully. Look at these creative ideas for keeping it organized, and viewable at a glance.

4. Organized paper storage
Paper clutter is one of the biggest culprits of why we can’t keep our homes organized. Determine which papers are essential to file, which ones can be thrown away, and which ones should be kept at close reach. There are numerous trunks, filing cabinets, and colorful boxes to file your papers away in. Find one that matches your style, decor and filing needs. Don’t forget to purge first!





5. Messy cords. Never again
In our electronic driven world, there is no wonder cords are everywhere! If you’re like me, you have a device for everything, and the cords are creating an unattractive site at your home. Cord management products are out there that can be used below your desk, at the back of your desk, or you can make do it yourself varieties too. Look how these binder clips make creative and inexpensive ways to hold your computer cords.



6. Scarf display and organization
Womens accessories can be a handful to keep up with, and to be able to view all of them at once. Scarves displayed on hangers, hung on hooks, and hung on closet door racks can be a great way to see exactly what you have, and reach for the perfect scarf, when you need it. 

7. Bathroom storage tips
Let’s face it ladies, the bathroom is the one room that we want to be able to get in and out, especially when waking up in the morning. Good bathroom organization can add minutes back into your morning… instead of wasting them in the bathroom. Keep curling irons, and hair dryers in easy PVC tubes on the back of your cabinet door. Use neatly labeled baskets or clear bins to separate small hair accessories, and makeup. Affix a magnet strip to your cabinet for a quick and neat area for hair bobby pins!



8. Jewelry organizing
Keep your resolution to get organized this year by starting in your jewelry area. Whether you have a large or small collection of jewelry, utilize hooks, wall organizers that double as picture frames, or come up with your own DIY organizers. If you have a bust, or sewing mannequin, they make great places to hold your jewelry beautifully.

9. Organizing cleaning supplies
Cleaning supplies, detergents, and cleaning clothes need an organized place to be stored. Cabinets are the top choice, and hanging a vertical pole beneath your sink, can capitalize on vertical storage space. Small baskets can separate small cleaning items, scour pads, and sponges. If you have space install small hooks inside the cabinet and hand dusters, and dust pans out of the way!

10. Garage organizing storage solutions
Don’t forget the garage. This room of your house tends to be the most forgotten, but can make the difference in how well you can fit your car into it. Even if your garage doesn’t house your car, most likely it is home to seasonal decorations, recreational accessories, and garden supplies. Determine what activities and storage your garage needs to house, and specify shelving, drawers, hooks, and hanging ceiling storage for large bikes, and lawn equipment.

I found this tips clever and easy to adopt and share them with you.
I know I will use the
1. Kitchen organizing
3. A place for ribbons
6. See all scarves at once
7. Bathroom storage tips
9. Detergents easy to reach
10. Garage organizing storage solutions
How about you? Which do you find best to use in your home organizing?
A gift from me to you, to make your home organizing easier with these free printable tags.


 
The New Year is the perfect time to get organized, and these 10 easy home organization ideas can do just the trick! Each room of your home requires an assessment of how you use the space, to most benefit your organizational plan. Once you figure this out, the rest is up to you.
Happy organizing!
Renia