In the mudroom or the kids' room, wall-mounted open storage is a panacea for limited square footage and insufficient closet space. It also brings home the preschool wisdom that every child has their cubby and every coat has its hook, which helps kids (and grownups) to develop a sense of responsibility and ownership in maintaining an organized environment. More

Colorful Animal Hooks

• $10 each
• Diggs

Whether you just need a single hook for your child's towel in the bathroom or coat in the hallway or a whole troupe of animals, these hooks are colorful, fun and sturdy. Five animals to choose from (please choose the unicorn).

Pegs and hooks are much handier than clothes hangers when it comes to kids' clothing and other items. In the entryway, a row of hooks conveniently catch backpacks and jackets. Same goes for the bedroom where robes or tomorrow's outfit can easily hang.
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Many urban dwellers, especially in cities like San Francisco and New York, must contend with long and often narrow hallways. Decorating such reedy, elongated spaces can be daunting. At worst, such corridors can resemble those in trains or boring motels. There are various ways one can transform long hallways by playing with scale and perspective so as to draw attention to the walls, the ceiling or the floor, thereby breaking up the monotonous expanse into smaller fragments.

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One glance at el dot's furniture and you know you've seen something special. There's a fluidity of line, a simplicity of design and honesty in materials, that when combined is captivating. Upon closer inspection, you'll notice something else - these supremely handcrafted pieces are not only gorgeous, but sustainable... More

When it comes to coat racks for kids they work best, obviously, when they're short enough for kids to reach on their own, especially if they're in that "I want to do it myself!" stage. The same goes for hooks which you can mount at kid-height. There are great options out there and here are some of the most colorful ones we could find to liven up any space. More

Sometimes I torture myself by doing a search for Art Nouveau furnishings on 1stDibs. I covet the impossibly beautiful lamps, mirrors, plates and furniture — all impossibly priced. You won't impress your purist collector friends (and some of these pieces are very loose interpretations of the style!), but these pieces can give your room a bit of Art Nouveau-esque whimsy and fun.

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While searching for wall hooks for my bathroom, I came across a number of creatively repurposed options. From spoons to faucet handles (yes, that's right), maybe one of these hook ideas will inspire a DIY project of your own. More

Most of us who rent can only daydream about bathroom renovations like installing low-flow toilets and bamboo flooring, or swapping out our 80's-style chipped ceramic sink for one that looks like it was plucked from a Zen garden. However, there are lots of ways to make a rental bathroom brighter, greener, and more modern. Here are 10 tips to help move your rental bathroom out of The Flinstones and into The Jetsons. More

Budget is the name of the game, but you'd never know after taking a peek at Andi and Dean's newly renovated bathroom. Following the purchase of their San Francisco Victorian last year, the couple has taken on the remodel room by room. Check out the amazing transformation of their master bath! More