Posted on 14 November 2011. Tags: mud room, mud rooms, Room, system
A mud room can be great part of a house. It stores all those messy items and bulky items you don’t want to bring in to the house, such as boots, jackets, hats, bags and the such. Problem is, a mud room often gets so cluttered so quickly that its utility really decreases over time. Wouldn’t it be great if you could get all your stuff you need into a mud room and still be able to find it all, with plenty of room to spare? I can be done with a simple storage system that gets everything off the floor space and puts it on the walls, all nice and neat. This allows you to store a lot more things in a utility room and still keep the floor space clutter free, giving you ample room in the utility room. Mud rooms are typically small in nature so having extra floor space is real advantage! Here’s how to get your utility room organized with a organization and storage system.
Step One: Clean Up the Mud Room - Put things in piles for keep, donate or sell categories. Get rid of all the excess- this is your chance to really sort and keep what you really need. Now you know exactly what needs to be stored.
Step Two: Organize all the Stuff for the Mud Room – With all your unnecessary items removed, you are now left with just the items for storage. Now organize your stuff into hang items, shelf items, items for Tupperware boxes, etc. Be sure to label any boxes and keep an inventory sheet.
Step Three: Lay Out Your Storage Areas in the Mud Room - Measure your utility room and pencil out where you want to store boxes, boots, jackets, hats, etc. Make your design around the periphery of the mud room (see next step). Read the full story
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Posted on 13 November 2011. Tags: plastic shelving units, Room, utility shelves, wallpaper
Utility rooms are frequently overlooked spaces in the home, which more often than not translate into the dungeons of modern day living. This is a shame, because the utility room is one of the most versatile rooms in the house. Since you are more likely than not going to spend a good deal of time there working to maintain your household, or even your house, why not make the space a light and pleasant place to be?
If you are lucky enough to have a large utility room, then your job is just that much easier, but if like most older homes, the utility room is little more than a large closet, you have some challenges organizing the room as well. Generally the utility room is a multi function room serving as command central for laundry, gardening, storage and crafts.
Regardless of the size and function of your utility room, you can make it a light, open, organized and functional space. Here are some affordable and easy design ideas to make over your utility room.
Organize with Shelves
One of the easiest ways to organize your utility room is with shelving. If you already have shelving in place, clear it all off, because it needs to be attractive and organized. Metal utility shelves are sturdy but generally unattractive. While plastic shelving units may be better to look at, they are usually not very sturdy. Regardless of which type of shelving you have, you can get any kind of shelving to work for you.
If your shelves are ugly, there are some things that you can do to improve their looks. First if they are uniform distances apart, you can stagger the distances between shelves to add visual interest. If your shelves are plastic, you can create smaller shelves at the top for smaller lighter items and leave larger spaces at the bottom for heavier items. Read the full story
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Posted on 12 November 2011. Tags: clothes drying rack, Laundry, Room, room makeover ideas
If you are like most, your laundry room space is relatively limited, and you have an awful lot you would like to do with that space. There are lots of options for products and accessories that can make organizing and utilizing your laundry room easier. If remodeling is in your laundry room’s future, there are a few laundry room makeover ideas that will help you create a modern residential laundry room that does everything you want it too.
Of course, your laundry room is primarily for laundry. So the first items you need to check off your list are those you need to take care of your clothes. If you are seeking to replace your washer and dryer, consider a contemporary steam set that uses far less water or energy than their more traditional predecessors. The prices on these are higher than on the older models, but your savings on your energy bills will make up the difference over and over again. Great retailers to start shopping for these appliances include Home Depot and Sears.
Next, take a look at your utility sink. If it needs to be replaced, consider what you do with it. If it is only used to wash your hands or hold a bucket while you mix a cleaning solution, the design can be simple; however, if you use your sink daily for hand washing clothes, soaking stained garments, or even washing the dog, you will want a deeper sink, and one that is designed to meet your needs. There are actually many different options for size, style, and even color.
Now look at your next steps in doing laundry. Once your clothes are washed, do all of your garments go into the dryer? A clothes drying rack helps you care for your more delicate articles and save even more on energy costs, but if your space is limited, this is an accessory you may have chosen to live without. Manufacturers have come up with a number of ideas for this dilemma, and you can now find many different racks that fold up and stow away when not in use. You can choose the one that works best for you. Read the full story
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