Monday, July 25, 2011

garage planning tips

The garage is a hidden gem of bonus space that can easily be made into social space. Transforming your garage not only helps you stay organized, but it also creates another usable room for hobbies, hosting parties, or playtime for kids of all ages. Follow these expert tips for planning the best looking garage on the block.

ORG garage driftwood, entire space
One garage can support a dozen duties. The secret to accommodating all your needs is to establish zones, designating areas for each activity.
1. Transition zone - the perfect space to put down shopping bags while opening the door, hang jackets, or take off shoes while sitting on a bench. Choose open or closed storage with hooks, hangers, and shelves that adjust easily.
2. Need it now zone - quick, easy access to frequently used items such as dog food, soft drinks, canned goods or extra bulk-pantry items.
3. Recycling center - reach-in storage bins let you conceal clutter and help keep items sorted from the convenience of your doorstep.
4. Passion center - your place to escape and work on what you love most: gardening, woodworking, car tinkering, or craft building. Include a counter top made of solid ash as a primary work surface, and locking cabinets for storing chemicals or sharp tools.
ORG garage planning 7 steps
5. Large item storage - higher elevation storage fills the space all the way to the ceiling with seldom-used large items such as coolers, camping gear, and holiday decorations. Stacker cabinets store special use servers, dishes, and small appliances, freeing up space in the kitchen.
6. Activity area - the ideal home for all your active gear: rackets, lacrosse sticks, skis, snowboards, baseball bats, bikes, and kids' toys.
7. Long, tall, thin storage - just right storage for awkward seasonal supplies and yard tools near the garage door so they are handy to get to. Rakes, shovels, clippers, and other tools hang on adjustable hooks behind cabinets or on a wall organizer.

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Friday, July 22, 2011

ESCAPING THE HEAT!

Make the most of every minute with a quiet space to start or finish the day. This reading room with a carefully-crafted credenza provides a place to plan and prioritize or to escape summer heat with a good book. Generous cabinets contain and organize books, games, music collections, and family photos. The warmth and character of the Knotty Timber finish with black accents will add beauty into your home.

Monday, July 11, 2011

GARAGES

Hardworking and multipurpose, the garage is an extension of the home, a transition place to the great outdoors, and oh yeah, a place to park the car. It can also become a domestic dumping ground. With these simple tips, you can transform an untidy garage into an organized, efficient and enjoyable space.
ORG garden garage center

set-up a space to escape
Designate a space for a passion station and make this the heart of your hobby area. In this Eco-nize gardening center, the work surface is kept clear by storing small tools and supplies on slatted walls. Hooks, racks and baskets of different sizes hold just about everything and rearrange with a snap. Deep, beech wood drawers stow gloves and gardening gear.

consider these tips for tackling the garage

  • Keep awkward seasonal tools nearby. Rakes, shovels, folding chairs- hang or hook these often used items on the walls nearest the garage door to lessen the likelihood that you'll ding your cars by dragging things along the length of your stalls.
  • Layer items by hazard and by height. Store children's items close to the ground, with things you'll need to share at mid-level. Stow "adult" items-chemicals, breakables, or sharp tools-overhead and behind lockable cabinet doors if necessary.
  • Designate a space for smooth transitions. Typically with one free hand as you enter/ leave your home, easy access to everyday items is essential. Use hooks for hanging coats and keys, pull-out baskets to see what you have, and surfaces such as adjustable shelves for setting shoes or groceries.
  • Dedicate a day to divide and conquer clutter. Park curbside so you can move all garage contents to the driveway. Then as a family effort, divide items by zones: indoor-outdoor transition, household overflow, large/long/long term, everyday yard gear, and hobbies.

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

HOT STYLES FOR SUMMER


The mixing of light and dark (and we're not talking about your tan) is one of the hot trends this season. This his/hers master closet with two-tone finishes in Chateau and Maple maximizes every inch of usable space. What a wonderful way to welcome each new day in an elegant and organized closet suite.

Friday, July 1, 2011

New Garage Features

A SPLASH OF SILVER

Eye-catching silver accents and accessories add style and efficiency. An extruded aluminum wall provides channels to lock in heavy-duty steel hooks, plastic bins and baskets -- letting you rearrange or add tools as your needs change.



CALMING COLORS

Surround yourself with clean, serene colors --
Chateau and Driftwood are our newest additions to the Signature series cabinets. Their subtle striations and warm undertones create character and calmness in any space.