To be honest, I have a sort of obsession with beautiful closets. It's a kind of marriage of fashion and functional interior design that I just can't get enough of. While most of us (especially city dwellers) are more likely to find ourselves devoting odd nooks to clothes storage and coming up with creative solutions to maximize space, it can also be fun to fawn over entire rooms devoted to clothing collections.
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One of the first things I did when I moved into my home was turn a dead-end hallway into a hallway linen closet. My home has no other storage, and for my family this was a huge upgrade — one of the best renovation decisions we've made. Now it's completely packed with towels, sheets, pillows and toiletries, so keeping it organized is a must for maximizing storage space. Here are some wonderfully organized linen closets we use for inspiration. More
No space for a home office? No problem — use your door! Over-the-door pockets and baskets provide much needed space for documents, mail and office supplies. Combining two over-the-door organizers work even better for versatility and more storage. More
Anyone who might someday live with me has a bit of an advantage: 400+ posts full of my bad habits, hang-ups, and obsessions. But what about the rest of us? What do you recommend knowing about each other before you move in together?
Organizing arts and craft areas can be a bit challenging. Supplies come in all different shapes and sizes, as liquid or solid, and are fragile or bulky. That said, you can find very useful storage solutions if you think outside of the box. Featured here are some clever storage solutions made from unconventional items. More
Renovating a home, a change in residence, or even the beginning of a new calendar year — these are usually the times when we're seeking a fresh start and end up rushing out to buy just the right little thing to bring our home to the next level. I'm all for the idea of fresh start, but I think sometimes we don't put much thought into these purchases, often buying on a whim, simply because they aren't our expensive, big-ticket items. Here are some thoughts on when to save — and what it's okay to splurge on. More
When Sarah and Oren, who live in a 1-bedroom apartment, were expecting their son Liyam they knew he wouldn't have his very own bedroom, but they still wanted to create a dedicated nook to use for changing his diapers and clothes. Voila - Liyam's mini nursery in the dining room!
MoreLast week we gave you a great roundup of eco-friendly cleaners. But sometimes even the best cleaner needs a hardworking tool to help get the job done. Here are some of the essentials that everyone should have for a clean home. More












































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