Creative Space Saving Cabinets and Storage Ideas

Space saving organizational systems such as a wall magazine rack or a recessed toilet paper holder for the bathroom makes everything look neater and easier to keep clean. That isn't the only room in the house that can benefit from these systems.

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A cabinet spice rack can free up an incredible amount of space in the kitchen. For the bedroom, a jewelry cabinet may be just what you need to tame your favorite items. Many times, it is simply a matter of coming up with the right idea for the room.

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Bathrooms

For being one of the smallest rooms in the house, this area has to hold a lot of stuff. Recessed medicine cabinets are a great start. If you would like something unique, consider a recessed toilet paper holder with a wall magazine rack built in. You've even seen some of these multipurpose type units in commercial grade stainless steel in public bathrooms. But they are also available in wood for the home!

These multifunctional units come in a variety of configurations to suit your needs. A recessed toilet paper holder might have a trash bin and paper holder with a separate wall magazine rack, or they can have tissue dispensers, paper, garbage, magazines, and a medicine cabinet all in one unit.

Even better, many of these types of units are "modular" in that you could customize them to choose the different "modules" you want your unit to have and the order they appear in the unit!

These come in almost any finish or you can order them unfinished and complete the system yourself. To make them really stand out, add a glass or mirrored door to the system or simply frame it in with intricate molding. A recessed toilet paper holder or wall magazine rack can have an arched top to give the lines in your bathroom some variety.

Bedrooms

Small bedrooms pose a particular challenge. In many instances, there isn't enough room to include dressers or stand alone jewelry cabinet for small items. An in-the-wall system may be just what you are looking for. On the outside, these are very similar to a recessed medicine cabinet often with a mirror face and artistic wood frames.

Instead of wide shelves, the inside of a jewelry cabinet is full of bars, hooks, and small shelves designed specifically for holding these delicate items without tangling together. They can even have a hidden hinge and locking mechanism to make them safe and secure without harming the visual appeal of the piece.

For pierced earrings, stretch a pretty piece of cloth across an inexpensive embroidery hoop. Then, push the earrings through the material, put the backing on the other side, and hang it up next to the jewelry cabinet.

Kitchens

The spices and small bottles are the first thing to become horribly unorganized. It is rare to have enough space for everything causing them to start spreading to other cupboards or the countertop. A cabinet spice rack can help you deal with this problem. A cabinet spice rack comes in almost any size and is available in either a single or dual version.

They can hang on the wall or you can purchase a recessed cabinet spice rack to save space. Add a door and even a mirror on the front, or you can leave them open to show off your culinary prowess.

A wall magazine rack, cabinet spice rack, jewelry cabinet, and a recessed toilet paper holder are just a few of the space saving storage ideas you can incorporate into your home. They are easy to install. The lower stress level and beauty they add to each room will make you wonder how you ever lived without them.

Creative Space Saving Cabinets and Storage Ideas

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• Easy home assembly with hardware and accessories included; available also in black finish
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3 Tips For Organizing Toys

If you have kids in your home, organizing toys is something you think about daily. And if your house is anything like mine, toys tend to take over almost every room in your home. At some point during the day, there are usually toys in the kitchen, family room and TV room all at the same time. Such is life with kids. So when it's time to clean up, I make sure that every one of those toys has a home to go to. All it takes is a little organization. Here are a few ideas to help you keep those toys organized in your home.

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Contain the smaller items.

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Action figures, small toy cars, dress-up jewelry, and Barbie dolls and accessories are just some of the things that can be put in containers for easy small toy organization. If you can, stackable is the way to go here. Stackable containers give you more space and are easier to organize. Shoe boxes (plastic or cardboard) work well for these smaller items. You can even get the kids more interested in using the boxes if you let them personalize them. Get a sheet of stickers and let them go crazy on the box. Using different colored labels for the different boxes that the items go into can help kids who can't read yet put the right item in the right box.

Nets and shelves.

Nets that stretch over corners can work well to hold lots of stuffed animals. If you'd rather display the stuffed animals so that you can see them, shelves are good way to go. Shelves also work well for putting away all of those containers you have of all the smaller toys. It also works well for those medium sized toys that are too small for the floor but too big to go much of anywhere else. Adjustable shelving (the kind that has brackets that screw into the wall) that can grow and change as your child grows and changes is the best investment. Many adjustable shelving units can be changed and modified into a computer desk for older children.

Getting rid of the old stuff.

Because your child is sure to get more toys on his/her birthday and at special holidays, make sure that you schedule time to get rid of the old toys. Ideally, you want to get rid of toys that your child no longer plays with and has outgrown. If your child is old enough, have them participate in helping you get rid of the toys. If you will be donating the old toys, go through the toys with your child and explain that you are giving away his/her old toys so that a child that doesn't have toys can enjoy them. Also explaining that he/she will be getting new toys shortly can help ease the blow too.

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Get Organized Using Repurposed Items

It may not be wise to sweat the small stuff but small things can quickly pile up and get lost, adding clutter to your home and unnecessary stress to your life.

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Conquering clutter whenever you've got a few minutes is wise. Set a timer if you want. It's amazing how much you can get accomplished when you focus completely on the task at hand, even if it's only 5 to 15 minutes.

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A functional desk or junk drawer or surface area or cabinet can have a positive impact on your life. It only takes a few minutes of work and a little creativity to accomplish some of the most beneficial organizing tasks.

Purging as you go is the most efficient way to get organized. Not sure about whether to keep or get rid of something? Put it in a box or basket to be dealt with at a later time.

Wouldn't you like to know exactly where something is when you need it? No more searching for lost keys, toenail clippers, paper clips, twist ties etc.

Accomplishing a task or two here and there, when you have a few spare minutes can be a great motivator to tackling bigger organizing projects (in bite sized chunks of time) down the road.

To keep things easy and to save you from running out to pick up a bunch of organizing tools, I've put together a collection of re-purposed household items that can double as organizers.

You may be surprised how easy it is to get better organized simply by re-purposing a muffin tin, a toothbrush holder or a pizza pan.

Muffin tins: Organize office supplies with a muffin tin. Use it to keep small items organized that tend to get lost.

Baking pans: Want to get shallow drawers better organized? Easily separate office supplies, bill-paying essentials and miscellaneous items using (three quarter-inch-deep) baking pans as drawer dividers.

Egg cartons: An easy and inexpensive way to organize the odds and ends in your junk drawer is to use an egg carton to storage small items like staples, thumb tacks, and elastics. The lid side can be used to store larger items such as pens and pencils, scissors, and a calculator. (Use a second egg carton in your laundry room to organize miscellaneous items like coins and buttons.)

Toothbrush holders: Have an extra toothbrush holder hanging around? Why not re-purpose it as pencil and pen holder or to creatively house paintbrushes? Have a matching soap dish you no longer use? Re-purpose it in the office to house business cards, post-it notes, paper clips and other small items.

Odd glasses and cups: Before throwing out odd glasses and cups consider using them as storage containers for Q-tips and makeup brushes on a bathroom counter or in a cabinet. Recycle yogurt cups and sour cream containers for storing items in bathroom drawers.

Glass jars and canisters: Use extra glass jars and canisters to decoratively store kitchen, bathroom and craft supplies or to display small collectibles like matchbooks, coins, marbles, and buttons.

Magnetic knife holder and hooks: Make a quick key rack by installing a wall mounted magnetic knife stripe on the side (or inside) of a kitchen cabinet, closet or shelving unit and add a few magnetic hooks. Another idea would be to add some magnetic clips and use it for keeping 'To Do' lists, receipts, gift cards, paint chips etc. handy.

Storing utensils: Easily locate a necessary kitchen utensil by re-purposing a plastic flowerpot, tall basket or wide-mouth vase for storing your utensils on the kitchen counter instead of in a crowded drawer.

Open counter storage: To make an attractive counter top display for bathrooms, place small white containers (easily found at your local dollar store) on top of a bright tray in a solid color.

Give Susan a new home: Re-purpose an old 'Lazy Susan' and use it to store medicines on a high shelf (out of the reach of young kids) in your linen closet.

Reuse kitchen items in your craft area: Enhance the storage in your craft area by hanging a metal pizza pan or baking sheet on the wall and adding some empty round magnetic spice containers (to store small items like pins, clips, and sequins). If you don't have any magnetic spice containers, simply buy some inexpensive magnetic strips (from a dollar store) and place on the bottom of small (labeled) boxes. Use to store lightweight items.

Store jewelry using drawer knobs, pulls and hooks: A simple and effective jewelry organizer can be easily fashioned using a piece of plywood covered with fabric and a selection of miscellaneous drawer knobs and pulls. (Simply secure the fabric to the wood by stapling the back and screwing in knobs, pulls and cup hooks.) Or, if you have lots of lightweight jewelry and an extra bulletin board lying around as well as a few push pins - just use that. (An ice-cube tray is also great organizer for pierced earrings without hooks.)

Create a catch-all for personal clutter: Keep your main entryway tidy by installing hooks and hanging a personalized basket for each member of the family. Everyday items like lip balm, iPods, sunglasses, keys, sunscreen etc. can be handy yet neatly tucked away.

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Closet Organizing On the Cheap

You've probably seen those expensive closet organizing systems that make your closet better organized than your kitchen. These are wonderful products if you are looking for top-of-the-line, but if you want the same results...organizing your closet effectively...but don't want to spend a lot, read on.

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Closet organizing on the cheap means you are willing to spend time and creativity in exchange for saving money. Here are some simple and effective ways to save money on your next closet makeover.

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-- Use what you've already got.

Fancy baskets, bins and shelving units exist to help you sort, store and stack items in your closet. Mismatched bins, woven baskets and boxes do the same thing. Assemble all the storage containers you currently have and take a good look at them. Which ones stack? Do they have handles that can be removed? Do you have odd pieces of wood or old shelves you can recycle in your closet?

Cardboard boxes and packing tape mean you have any size bin you need. Cut apart your boxes and reassemble to the exact specifications for your closet organizing project. Often you can pick up more boxes for free just by making a trip to your local grocery store and asking for their leftover boxes.

-- Think (other people's) used.

Check out your local thrift store. Sometimes you can find old dressers that will fit nicely into your closet and provide you with excellent drawer space. Make your own dividers out of sturdy cardboard and you'll make the most of your secondhand find.

You might also find decorator boxes or bins that will work in your closet organizing project. It's a good idea to take along your closet measurements to the thrift store so you'll know exactly what will fit before you buy and drag it home.

Another hint: while you're at the thrift store look for any old-time heavy duty hooks that would work in your closet. These large, metal ornate hooks are back in style right now and cost plenty when purchased new. Properly mounted, they can hold a lot in your closet and do so beautifully.

-- Speaking of beautiful...

Your closet organizing adventure is based on creativity and that includes how it looks. After you get all your shelves, bins, boxes and baskets assembled, it's time to decorate them. You can spray paint everything the same color for a coordinated feel or opt for a true decorator look by pulling together paint, fabric and wallpaper for an amazing custom look.

There are many excellent do-it-yourself books available to give you ideas and get your creative juices flowing when you arrive at this point in your project. (Check at your local library) One I like is "Easy Home Organizer" by Vicki Payne (published by Sterling Publishing Co. copyright 2007). She offers fun ideas for covering and embellishing cardboard boxes in the office and her ideas would easily translate to any cardboard storage system including the one in your closet makeover.

Be sure and line the inside of your bins and baskets, too, if necessary, to ensure a smooth home for your closet items.

Doing a closet organizing makeover on the cheap can be a lot of fun as well as a great way to save money. By taking the time to plan out your project and use what you already have on hand, plus supplementing with recycled materials you can end up with a customized project that looks great and gives you a closet space that works hard for you, too.

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Computer Corner Desks - A Space Saver You Should Have in Your Office

A computer corner desk is a great way to save space in your office or home. A conventional computer desk is bulky and will take up an inordinate amount of space in any office which is small, or crowded with other furniture and filing cabinets. It often seems that finding room for yet another large furniture piece is going to be impossible or nearly so.

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However a corner desk fits neatly into a corner in any room, and takes up much less space than a conventional desk along a wall. In addition to this the corner unit can have a tower on top, with shelves and spaces for much of the paraphernalia which the average computer user needs. With the computer and printer below the work area this becomes a very compact solution to the problem of space.

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Corner computer desks come in real wood, pressed wood and metal with glass types. Which you purchase will depend on the style and decor of your office. Solid wood desks in oak or walnut are a classic which fits into the traditional office whilst metal and glass computer desks are the ideal fit for a modern high tech decor.

If you buy online you will find a huge variety to choose from, and the desk will arrive in a package of materials which you assemble yourself. Metal desks may be fitted with wheels which will allow them to be moved around more easily if this becomes necessary. This also makes for easy cleanup around and under the desk when required.The corner computer desk has the great advantage of concealing the common birds nest of electrical cords behind the desk out of sight in the corner of the room.

A computer corner desk is an ideal solution to the space problem in a small office. Try one and you will not want to go back to a conventional desk.

Computer Corner Desks - A Space Saver You Should Have in Your Office

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• Shelf depth increases from 4-inch deep top shelf to 13-1/2-inch deep bottom shelf; 23-inch shelf width
• Easy home assembly with hardware included; matching leaning desk unit available for separate purchase
• Measures 24-2/5 inches wide by 14-2/5 inches deep by 74-3/5 inches high

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Cheap Closet Organizer Solutions

Organizing your closet doesn't necessarily have to involve spending a lot of money. Most of the time, it involves a combination of two things: getting rid of items that are simply taking up space and then organizing everything else into a few select closet organizer shelves and racks. Let's take a look at this in a bit more detail.

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The most painful part of organizing a closet is whipping it back into shape. This means going through not only the clothes but the other items that have made their way into the closet but don't really belong in a closet. The most useful suggestion is to sort these items into two parts, one for belongings you've actually used or worn within the last 12 to 18 months, and the other pile for items you've not used or worn in the same time frame. Once sorted, take a deep breath and then commit to getting rid of the items not in use. They are simply and quite literally just clutter. You will be relieved once they are gone - it's like doubling the amount of closet space.

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Now we are left with items that are actually supposed to be in a closet. Items that you actually wear and use. Assessing what's left and how to organize them for accessibility is now they key to having a tidy closet. You may find that once all those other clothes were removed from the closet, you have plenty of room to hang and fold your clothes in your existing closet rod and shelf space. However, it's recommended to purchase at least one type of organizer tool.

Buying a hanging shelf unit, one in which you can fit folded clothes and even shoes, costs less than US and will give you a decent amount of space to work with when you do get new clothes. Installing a shoe rack will also go a long way for keeping items that have a tendency to get messy very organized.

So there you have it - in a nutshell, you'll want to get rid of everything you haven't used in the last 1 to 1 1/2 years. Then, once this is done, purchasing a few inexpensive closet organizer items, such as a shoe rack and one or two closet organizer shelves which hang from your closets rod, will provide for most people more than enough space to work with to organize their closet space.

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Do You Need a Tall Or Upgradeable Computer Desk?

Home computer desks are specifically designed to comfortably accommodate modern computers, and if needed, provide the user with additional space for storage, computer accessories and a horizontal working surface.

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However before choosing a desk, it is important to take into consideration the amount of space you have, and what you will be using your desk for.

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How Much Space Do You Have Available?

The first consideration that should be made when choosing a computer desk for your home is the amount of space that you have available for it. Whilst a larger desk may provide you with a greater working surface area and more storage space, if you don't have the space for it, you are going to have to look for different designs.

One such design you may consider is a vertical desk design. These will still be limited in their horizontal space however this is compensated for by their large vertical extension, which can be used to store computer accessories in addition to books, pens and papers. This can be an excellent option to make optimal use of limited floor space.

What Are Your Functional Everyday Needs?

Computer desks don't have to be big to be useful, or functional. It all depends on what you are going to be using it for, and what sort of work you expect to do at it. For example, if you are just going to be using a computer at your desk and have no other accessories except maybe a printer and some speakers, you will likely not need very much space.

There are very simple and cheap computer desks designed solely for this purpose, and provide a sliding keyboard and mouse tray. Most, although not all, will also have an additional floor shelf that can be used to mount your computer base unit and/or a printer. If using a computer will be the sole purpose of your desk, then you will find these to be more than adequate for these needs.

However for those who require greater functionality, other options are available. Many desks nowadays can be upgraded and reshaped, allowing you to expand your desk as your needs and functionality increases.

These are called modular computer desks, and allow the user to add additional models to their existing design. This allows the user to buy a desk that suites their present needs, whilst also future proofing their investment by allowing them to expand it at a later date.

So when choosing a desk, always take into consideration how much space you have and your functional requirements. By doing so, you will make sure you purchase the right design for you.

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