Table of contents for Fall - Winter 2016 in Storage

Want to get organized? Think small! Yes, it is true. If you think of messy spots as little projects you can tackle one at a time, you’re more likely to take them on. Just look at our entry on the cover: It’s normally a place where mail and paper stack up along with shoes, bags, and more. By strategically using storage cubes to solve your coming-and-going clutter, you have an organized spot right inside your door (“1 Wall Wonder,” page 8 ). TV areas are another tough spot. We came up with three attractive one-wall solutions for a bedroom, living room, and work area to make your media and TV spaces work better—and look good (“TV Guide,” page 26). Closets can also use a little TLC. Check out our innovative…

KEEP IT SIMPLE SORT YOUR WAY. Whether you choose to sort by color, season, or type of apparel, you’ll be more likely to find something if you create a system you can understand. Try using clothing rod dividers (above, $10 for a set of 12; containerstore.com) to create personalized categories. PURGE REGULARLY. That bridesmaid dress is pretty, but will you really ever wear it again? If it hasn’t been worn in six months, consider donating it. Closet space is precious and should be used only for items you love and wear regularly. PLAN AHEAD. No matter what type of hanger you decide to use, be sure to buy extras, says Kathy Jenkins, certified professional organizer. “There’s nothing worse than buying just enough hangers for now, only to realize the store…

BEDROOM Like to fall asleep to The Tonight Show or wake up to the morning news? With these easy ideas, a TV in the bedroom can be equal parts practical and attractive. MAKE THE TV FRAME Download the step-by-step instructions to build the frame at BHG.com/TVFrame. OFFICE Whether your home office is a stand-alone space or a carved-out corner of another room, a TV is a smart way to anchor a storage-rich desk area. TECH FAVES FOR STREAMLINING A TV WALL These innovative tools enhance your entertainment experience and reduce cord chaos. 1 Under Control With the Logitech Harmony Elite Universal Remote, $300, you get one-touch control of up to eight devices. 2 Curve Appeal A curved TV promises a wider field of view with more depth and sharpness at…

Cake stands? Check. Canning supplies to preserve tomatoes? Indeed. A full set of Christmas dishes? Of course! All the necessities—and then some—are neatly compartmentalized into the meticulously planned kitchen of Nicole Bavo and Kyle Meidell. Busy parents of three young sons, the couple’s on-the-go lifestyle—and fondness for nightly home-cooked meals—drove their kitchen’s design. “We counted, measured, and planned for every single thing we wanted to store in our new kitchen,” Nicole says. Easy access and efficiency were key and so was taking advantage of stunning Bainbridge Island, Washington, views. To house everything—picnic supplies, plastic bags, and more—the couple maximized every inch of space in both their kitchen and an adjacent pantry. Dishes stack in pegged drawers; oils and vinegars line a sliver of pullout shelving alongside the stove. Pot lids,…

Clean-lined. Innovative. Stunning. However you describe this master bath, one thing is for sure: It’s a storage powerhouse. Unlike in traditional master baths, with two sinks housed in a long countertop and cabinet against one wall, the centerpiece of this distinctive bath is a double-sided vanity set in the middle of the room. With a walkway around the entire vanity, it has the feel of a kitchen island—and just as much storage. It serves as the primary storage area for the modern master bath with six drawers and a large cabinet under the sink on each side. Both ends are outfitted with towel racks and open shelves that hold linens and other bath essentials. The vanity’s design also affords the room abundant natural light from two window-lined walls. Along one…

KEY [T] TO THE TRADE These items or services are not available to the general public. Contact a design professional for help. [P] PAINT COLOR Because of the magazine printing process, paint colors depicted on our pages might vary slightly from manufacturers’ colors. Use paint color names or numbers, when provided, as a starting point. To get the exact color you see in the magazine, take the page to a paint retailer for matching. On the Cover, Storage Details: 1 Wall Wonder PAGES 8–13 Producer Meredith Ladik Photographer Jay Wilde Countertop support brackets from seller CounterBalance—Amazon; amazon.com. Clock Piatto, trash cans Woodrow in white— Umbra; umbra.com. Acrylic file boxes, signature binders in white, label binder clips collection, Calhoun artisan journal, tassel key chain in gold, black barrel pencils, ThreeSixFive black…

CREATIVE SOLUTIONS These DIY organizational projects at BHG.com/DIYOrganize are little work, but they’re big space-savers. Click through to find inspiration for the kitchen, home office, bathroom, and more. RECLAIM YOUR SPACE Binder clips, hangers, and containers all have multiple uses when it comes to organization. Visit BHG.com/Repurpose for creative storage ideas that won’t cost you much time or money. STORAGE YOUR WAY What’s your organization personality? Take our quiz at BHG.com/StoreQuiz to find out and get tips and tricks on storage solutions that will work best for you. Start building your Better Homes and Gardens® home organizing library—today! Get Storage™ and Secrets of Getting Organized™ online as digital editions. Find these issues and others at BHGSpecials.zinio.com .…

Keeping your dishes on display makes them easy to find and just might add a little motivation for putting them back where they go in a timely manner. So why hide your knack for cute and clever organization behind closed doors? Instead, lose the doors and transform one or more existing kitchen cabinets into storage showpieces. Our step-by-step instructions make it easy to create a new look without breaking your back—or your budget. materials □ SCREWDRIVER □ PULL SAW □ SANDPAPER □ PUTTY KNIFE □ WOOD FILLER □ 11/2-INCH FLAT TRIM □ HAMMER □ FINISH NAILS □ COUNTERSINK TOOL □ CAULK □ CAULK GUN □ SPONGE □ PAINTBRUSH □ PRIMER □ SEMIGLOSS PAINT □ WALLPAPER VIDEO: HOW TO PAINT CABINETS Visit BHG.com/PaintCabinetry to watch a step-bystep video for a no-fail…

ORGANIZED CHAOS Kitchen junk drawers can clutter quickly. Visit BHG.com/DrawerDeclutter for tips on how to keep your miscellaneous items in order.…

MONEY-SAVING TIP Look around home for items you already own to outfit an all-encompassing pet station. Clean out glass jars from the kitchen to hold treats, and use old desk supply organizers to group balls, bones, and squeaky toys.…

SPACE-SAVING TIP Move clunky accessories off the vanity surface by hanging them on the wall as functional decoration. Dangle your favorites from an assortment of doorknobs found at your local antiques shop for added charm.…

SUPER SPECIALIZED These containers are sized and suited for great gift-wrapping storage. STOCK A CRAFTING KIT Plain paper boxes and bags get a glamorous, to-eachher-own makeover with these crafty tools. 1 Stamp Kits Press mistletoe, bows, fir branches, and pinecones onto kraft paper bags for sprays of Christmas spirit. Mistletoe and Conifer Stamp Sets, $14 each; yellowowlworkshop.com 2 Pillow Boxes They pack flat for slim storage and pop open for the perfect hiding place for gift cards, jewelry, and cash. Kraft Pillow Boxes, $3.50 for 12; cutetape.com 3 Circle Stickers Turn a plain box or bag into a polka-dot party with a smattering of colorful stickers. At office supply stores. 4 Gift Tag Stamp Make your own labels out of paper, ink, and this stamp. Gift Tag Stamp Activity Sets,…

Interior designer Caroline Tyler DeCesare did two brilliant things when planning a Scottsdale, Arizona, home for her clients Dana and Miesje Corbo. First, DeCesare took them on a whirlwind road trip to Round Top, Texas. Their mission: to scour its world-famous antiques market for furniture, windows, French doors, light fixtures, and other treasures to inspire and fill their still-on-the-drawing-board house. “Personally, I think the best spaces are designed from the inside out,” DeCesare says. “Start with the things you touch—the cabinets and furniture and hardware—then build outward.” Take the breakfront snugged against one wall in the pantry. Brimming with tilt-out bins for onions and potatoes and stacked with drawers for dry goods and bakeware, it looks like a counter from an old general store—because that’s exactly what it is. The…

Life happens in the living room. It’s more than a place to sit and watch TV. The living room is where people congregate with friends and family. It’s where they work on crafts projects, read, do homework, play board games, roughhouse with their dogs, and so much more. All of these activities require a lot of stuff— stuff that can quickly overtake any living space. Smart storage solutions in the living room means accommodating a multitude of items while keeping them accessible. Shallow boxes set on open shelves corral small items but keep them within reach. Labeled bins are great for stowing bulky items such as dog toys or workout accessories. For more discreet storage, a DIY coffee table made from stock cabinetry offers a large space to store board…

Gracious, traditional homes offer abundant charm and character but often lack the amenities required for modern living. Such was the case with this 1920s-era Spanish-style villa until the homeowners decided to trade in some underused space to up the functionality of their master suite. “Function was very important. It was the homeowners’ main goal for updating,” interior designer Maria Beck says. She took the existing master bedroom and incorporated a hallway, guest bedroom and bath, and the original master closet to create a luxurious new master suite. Flawless style and much-needed storage space make this area a haven for a busy pair of professionals. The master bedroom remained in its original location with cosmetic upgrades, and an adjoining bathroom and closet were built for maximum efficiency. The master bathroom features…

In Melissa Inman’s crafts room, ribbon fills glass jars like penny candy. Gift wrap hangs in a wardrobe like a tailored suit. And spools of bakers twine tumble in a three-tier fruit basket. Once part of an unfinished basement, the cleverly outfitted room easily accommodates Melissa’s many creative pursuits—along with those of her preteen daughter, Olivia, and Olivia’s Girl Scouts troop. “It’s an awesome space for us to craft alone, together, or even with large groups,” Melissa says. Best of all, it’s as pretty as it is practical, thanks to professional organizer Deborah Cabral’s suggestion that Melissa store oft-used items in plain sight. Not only do their many colors and textures inspire—they also ensure supplies are easy to access. Messy drawers and jumbled cabinets are banished; instead, everything congregates with…