Holiday Entertaining

Do want to enjoy stress-free holiday entertaining? The secret is simple - organization. Holiday entertaining is all about eating and enjoying friends and family. With everything in its place in your kitchen pantry, you see what you have making it easier to plan meals, you will waste less food which means you'll save money and make fewer trips to the supermarket. And during the Christmas and holiday season staying out of the cold and having more time will help relieve the stress of this busy season, having more time may even make you merrier.

A tasteful addition to any kitchen, this maple pantry perks up your home and your day. Corner shelves store cookbooks and organize boxed and bottled goods, while cabinets close to conceal cleaners or large cookware. Vertical dividers stow large, hard-to-handle items, placing platters and boards within arms reach.


Set up a space for displaying dishware and easy access to entertainment essentials. This storage-packed pantry with deep beech drawers, adjustable shelves and wine storage offers an efficient and elegant approach to entertaining. Open baskets provide proper ventilation for fresh produce and a perfect place for holding linens.

Garage organizing

The garage is usually a catch all for the things that don't have a place inside our homes because they are too big to fit inside or they are too dirty to be allowed inside. Typically when something is put in the garage it is stuck in the first place that is open and as a result it creates clutter. This is accentuated by extreme weather conditions when it's too hot or too cold to be in the garage. Having an organized garage can make it easier and simpler to keep this area clean.

It is recommended to keep things in the garage up and off of the floor because of the nature of garages getting wet from rain and snow, muddy boots etc... this can be done by having cabinets with feet to elevate them and which accommodate for natural slopes of garage floors for drainage. Slatwall systems with hooks and baskets make it easy to put things away and in their proper place too.

It is also a great idea to organize storage of kids toys and balls at a lower level so they can access them easily.

Finally, many families have found that having a shoe rack in the garage makes a significant impact on the amount of dirt that is tracked inside and helps reduce the need for cleaning as often.

Having a garage that is well organized will help the rest of your home to stay not only organized but cleaner too.

Forterra Product Launch

We are very excited about our long awaited product launch of Forterra™. This new line blends bold form and sustainability to create sleek, modern storage and organizational solutions. Forterra features engineered structured panels that deliver remarkable strength and sophistication with thicker, longer designs that have been unachievable until now.
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The secret is the substance. An innovative honeycomb cell structure is bonded between the market’s most robust panel skins, which are more than double the thickness of those in other bonded-skin panels. This exclusive design allows surfaces to span up to 60” long horizontally and up to 2” thick—dimensions that can cause traditional composite panels to sag without necessary vertical interruptions to support them.

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We understand that designing sustainable solutions means creating products that are durable, long-lasting and a smart investment for you. By creating more substance with less material, Forterra delivers elegantly-bold design while saving forest-based resources. Forterra panels showcase the power of sustainability—produced with recycled content and meeting the low emission requirements of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Phase II standards.

With the hustle and bustle of the holidays around the corner and the days getting shorter and shorter, it is no wonder that our lives seem to get more and more hectic.

Saving a couple of minutes here and there can make a big difference in our peace of mind. Being well organized is perhaps the simplest means of economizing on our precious time.

Now, at least for most of us, that is easier said than done. One of the biggest challenges is having a place for everything and everything in its place. That is where Eco-nize comes in.

An organized closet is a soothing way to wake up each and every day. This elegant his and hers closet is feature-packed, so you can pack it full of your personal possessions. Drawers, shelves, racks and rods keep your shirts, shoes, dresses and purses in perfect order.

Having specialized racks to hold your ties, belts and scarves can save you time and hassle. Using a valet rod to prep tomorrow's clothes is another way we can offer simple solutions to everyday problems. We work with people everyday to design solutions to meet their various needs. Simple functionality to high end luxury, we do it all and we would love to help!

ECONIZE SOLID WOOD CLOSET ELEGANCE

Hi. Just attaching some photos of a recent project Econize did in Reston Virginia. The solid wood closet is our Williamsburg Cherry option and it really turned out super nice. It was actually profiled in Washington Spaces magazine in January 2009. The client wanted the fluted molding option and also the decorative end panels which make it look really custom. The project was completed in partnership with Encompass Design Build of Vienna, VA. Some of the finishes on this custom closet included granite countertops, low voltage LED lights in the hutches, decorative end panelling, fluted molding around the entry doors, custom closet back panelling, bubbled cathedral style glass doors, dentil crown molding along with many closet accessories including a concealed tilt out ironing board, valet rods, belt racks, hamper units, tie racks and shoe storage as well. Thanks for checking in.

GO GREEN, SAVE GREEN!

Many people say that going green with interior finishes such as custom closets and garages typically costs more money than less eco-friendly alternatives. Not true at all! Eco-nize are actually typically 10-15% less than other 'not as eco-friendly' options. With the use of a 100% recycled core and a No Urea Formaldehyde Added product Econize are leading the green closet revolution. We do not see why the general public should have too pay much more for going eco. Going green has never been easier on the pocket.

To see a wonderful eco-friendly project in the metro DC area go too www.charityworksgreenhouse.com. Greenspur, the general contractor, under the guidance of owner / operator Mr. Mark Turner has really designed a wonderful sustainable house. It is currently open to the public and you can buy tickets online also.

Please support this fantastic charity also and help educate you are your family on some of the wonderful sustainable option available to the general consumer at the current time!

CHARITY WORKS GREEN SHOW HOUSE

One of the coolest green project to date is having an Open House in McLean. Econize Closets installed the Pantry, Garage and Master Closet system in this house. There were 18 interiors designers who worked on the project and WOW, did the make a great job? The house is fantastic. Go to www.CHARITYWORKSGREENHOUSE.com for all the information and remember that you only have a couple of weeks to check out the house. The Show House has a state of the art geothermal system. The Green house shows how efficient building design, innovative technology and a smart location can be combined to reduce or eliminate carbon emissions. The Charity Works Green House continues with 18 exquisitely designed spaces filled with luxurious eco-friendly furnishings, fabrics and finishes.

This super green project ends with 100% of the net proceeds giving families and children in our community a better chance at a sustainable future.