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C.C. Cameron - Interior Decorator: Posted on Monday, January 30, 2012 9:57 PM
This month we have provided tips for organizing: The Kitchen We will end this blog series with tips for organizing any storage space, such as The Garage, Basement or Home Office. 1) Start with a plan. Think through the way you need to utilize the space, identifying any items that need to be easily accessible. 2) Invest in modular cabinets, they are multi-functional and easily adaptable to any storage space. Beware not to purchase kits that may not address all of your needs. Instead spend the extra money to customize your purchase to insure you'll maximize usage. 3) If space is limited in your home, consider using a closet in a bedroom to create a functional hide-away home office or craft area. Customize your space using modular cabinets, peg & cork boards and wall shelves.  4) Use your basement walls & ceilings wisely. Install brackets to store & display such items as musical instruments, toys or essential office items. By using some creativity, your display could also serve as art in the room. Hopefully these DIY Organization tips have been of help to you. If you need additional information, or would like our help with your project, please give us a call.....We are here to help! |
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C.C. Cameron - Interior Decorator: Posted on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 9:07 AM
"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal." This entire month we have focused our weekly blogs on easy & practical tips to help you set and accomplish organization goals for your home. This week I will share with you a few simple ideas on ways to organize The Bathroom.  Grooming yourself is so much more enjoyable when you have a clean and organized bathroom. Once you achieve this level of joy, you will never want to turn back. The wonderful news is that you will never have to. The secret for organization success is to get serious about it and then become diligent and ruthless in pursuing your goals. 1) Restore order in your medicine cabinets, drawers and under sink cabinets by placing toiletry items in caddies, organizing containers and trays, which will allow for easy clean-up and to help eliminate clutter. 2) Get rid of all medicines past the expiration date and items that you don't use and/or are broken. The likelihood of you getting those broken items fixed are slim to none, so be realistic and throw away all broken items. 3) If your bathroom lacks a closet then re-purpose a cabinet or dresser drawer to store extra linens and bulk items such as cotton, swabs, bath oils, etc. 4) De-clutter your linen closet by reducing the number of linen and towels kept. Use the chart below to help pare down your assortment. If these quantities are not sufficient, consider doing laundry more often within the week instead of increasing the amount of sets you keep. Also, make sure to rotate the sets regularly to ensure equal usage and replace the sets when they appear frayed and worn. Family Members Guests # Linen Sets (per Bed) | # Towel Sets (per member) | # Linen Sets (per Bed) | # Towel Sets (per guest) | 2 to 3 | 2 to 3 | 2 | 2 or 4 perBed |
REMEMBER: Change always starts from within! Surrounding yourself with harmony, in your living spaces, will help catapult your energies to achieve success! |
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C.C. Cameron - Interior Decorator: Posted on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:48 PM
This is part 3 of 5 in our Home Organization series and by now you should have a plan in place to help tackle getting your home back in order after the holidays. If you've missed any part of this series, please click on these links: In Part 3 our focus will be on The Bedroom, the one place in the house where serenity and relaxation are key to help ensure your well-being. Nothing is worse than coming home, after a hard day at work, to an unwelcoming bedroom. The #1 reason for a room to feel unwelcoming is disarray caused by "Clothing Clutter" due to lack of and/or misuse of storage space. BEFORE AFTER 1) Start by scaling down the amount of clothing in your bedroom closet. Sort through your wardrobe and remove all items that are not appropriate for the current season. Store these items in storage bins/boxes and place in your designated storage area. [see part 1 in the series for storage area ideas]. 2) Designate a place to store all your dirty clothing. A laundry hamper or basket placed in your bedroom, closet or bathroom will work wonders. 3) Make a conscious effort to hang your clothes in the closet and place all dirty items in the laundry hamper/basket before retiring for bed each night. 4) If you are a clutter bug by nature, then limit the furniture in the bedroom. By removing furniture such as chairs, sofas and benches, it will help encourage the habit of hanging your clothes in the closet each night. 5) It is said that it takes 90 days to change a habit, so do your best to be consistent and diligent in maintaining an organize room. Your inner-self will thank you in the morning! If you like this series, make sure to leave us your comments and share it with your friends. Also, let us know of other decorating or organization interests that you would like us to write about. |
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C.C. Cameron - Interior Decorator: Posted on Monday, January 09, 2012 12:37 PM
If you, like so many others, extended your holiday celebrations into the first week of the new year then this week is the week to get started on your home's organization plan. Last week I gave helpful tips for organizing The Kitchen. This week I will focus on The Family Room where the family spends many memorable moments each and every day. 1) Start by thinking about the way each family member uses the room and create a designated space, with the appropriate storage, tailored for the type of activity that family member will do in the room. 2) In the room, kepp only the movies, games, music and books that are used most frequently. Place all other items in labeled boxes and move them into your designated storage area [see last week's blog for storage area ideas]. 3) Create storage, behind a couch or chair, by pulling the furniture far enough from the wall to accommodate the storage unit. Make sure to allow an adequate walking path. 4) Use storage ottomans as another source of storage for the room. There are many styles and colors available from local merchants or on-line from companies such as Ottomans.com 5) If your budget and floor space permits, consider adding customed built-in cabinets. Not only do they provide extra storage in the room, but they also add value to your home. Look for upcoming blogs, later this month, on organizing your Bedrooms, Bathrooms and Garage/Basement/HomeOffice. Make sure to send us your comments and let us know of other decorating or organization interests you have that you would like us to write about in our blogs. |
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C.C. Cameron - Interior Decorator: Posted on Wednesday, January 04, 2012 5:11 PM
Happy New Year!!! Now that the holidays are over, organizing your home should be on your priority to-do list. So, the question is where do you start....... ONE ROOM AT A TIME!!! Each week, in January, I will post a new blog with helpful hints for organizing different rooms in the home. This week I'll begin with the most important room in the home The Kitchen. The kitchen is the one room that every member in the household uses, but nothing discourages harmony more, amongst family members, than being in a cluttered space. 1) Start by designating a storage closet, cabinet and/or drawer inside your home, garage or basement, for all non-essential kitchen items. 2) Clear all counter tops of any items you do not use on a daily basis, including small appliances, utensils and storage containers; these should be stored away in your designated storage area.  3) Add drawer dividers and cabinet organizers to store all items that you use on a regular basis. Silverware, dishes and cooking utensils that are not used daily should be placed in labeled boxes and stored in your designated storage area. 4) Avoid making the kitchen the family's dumping ground by placing storage cubicles & organizers next to the door your family most frequently use to enter the home. This month make a genuine effort to organize your kitchen to help carry over that great holiday spirit, that you and your family shared, through the entire year! Look for upcoming blogs, later this month, on organizing your Family Room, Bedrooms, Bathrooms and Garage/Basement/HomeOffice. |
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