My golden rules for organizing:
1.must have easy access
2.leave some room to grow (edit + add)
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I'm very assertive when it comes to organizing, so here it goes
(especially for people who landed here from other websites...)
If we had a separate office I would've done it little differently with less boxes. However, this is where we pay bills, read and play computers, not to "study" or "work" so stacked boxes don't bother us, and I'm certainly not gonna spend $30 or more for Expedit drawers because I consider living in this apartment a temporary and do not want to spend too much money for something I might or might not use if we get to "own" our place in the future. I know I'll use the boxes no matter where I go.
The boxes on top mostly hold statements, important documents we don't
need to access every day. They are all labeled so if my hubby needs a
car insurance statement he can go right into "auto" box. I
go through those boxes a couple of times a year to shred old papers to
make room for new papers so I never run out of room.
Because we live in a small space, editing is critical. If I see
something overflowing on this shelf I edit and then add. If we have
kids in the future and need more books and toys I'll re-structure the
whole thing.
Also if you look at the pictures of our entire apartment you can see how neutral it is. I love neutral palette and I don't really like "splash" of color. I especially keep this bookcase very neutral because it's right in the dining room I wanted it to blend in with our white walls to look like a built-in. I also try to use natural materials for storage if they can be seen but I use lots of clear plastic boxes for storage in the closets etc.
Bottom line, this bookcase serves us very very well.
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stradie1 50 months ago | reply
When you get rid of things, do you put them on your local Freecycle.org group? Great place to give things away to others who might be able to use them.
Kimburlee 41 months ago | reply
Could ya come by for a consultation?! I need help! Your area is beautiful! I love the lighting. Terrific area.
captcreate 41 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called What's on your shelves?, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
KimTW 41 months ago | reply
Just saw this on Unclutterer. I LOVE this!
almostbunnies 41 months ago | reply
digitallydc 41 months ago | reply
wow, this is my dream. You've really inspired me. (Just saw on unclutterer.)
SiameezTwin 41 months ago | reply
I like your bookcase too and I saw this on Unclutterer. You have inspired me to tackle my home office Expedits this weekend! :)
almostbunnies 41 months ago | reply
digitallydc + SiameezTwin, Thank you so much! I'm so happy to hear my photo can inspire people :)
janna_u 40 months ago | reply
Lovely space! I'm thinking that the boxes in the upper left came from Container Store... Where did you get the baskets in the bottom row?
Thanks! Janna
almostbunnies 40 months ago | reply
Janna- they are from the container store too but they might have stopped carrying those. I didn't see them in the store the last time I was there:(
twiggs // catching up! 40 months ago | reply
I also love organizing and boxes and glass containers and everything to put things in their places!!!!
Q_uilted T_hrifted 39 months ago | reply
I wish you were my neighbor!
PioneerValleyGirl 39 months ago | reply
Beautifully organized
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Seen in the group"Apartment Therapy Home Cure" (?)
Avant-Gardenist 37 months ago | reply
i love you just the way you are, please come h ♥ m e
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shabsi 33 months ago | reply
i hope u r flattered by this but im adopting ur organisational techniques for my study which is currently in a mess.
=need ur advice, how would u suggest i organise all my read books/chick lit/novels...they r currently left on the shelves which are drilled to the study wall, but i find that the books r collecting dust becos i have been leaving the windows open for fresh air.
almostbunnies 33 months ago | reply
mhwharwhood 30 months ago | reply
Where did you get those woven baskets at the bottom shelves. Looking to use it for toys in the our playroom. Thanks!
almostbunnies 27 months ago | reply
notemily 25 months ago | reply
I love the "R" mug!
Makes Cakes 14 months ago | reply
I am looking at this as a place to put scrapbooks. What are the dimensions of the inside of the shelf? Would a 12x12 album fit?