Challenge: This craft space needed to serve as storage and work space for a busy, creative family.
Goal: The primary goal was to implement labeled storage that gave each item a home as well as organize it into zones:
Books - Arts/Crafts - Paper - Wrapping - School/Office supplies - Sewing/Knitting
Before
All items were removed from craft area and sorted by type. Once I knew how much of each item, I could create a space plan to accommodate those items and maximize the storage space
After
Zones were created by putting like items together to make it easier for the family to find the items they need as well as return them to their home. For example, the horizontal stacked trays became home to the different types of paper the client uses. The containers above the paper with smaller drawers are for small arts/craft items such a goggle eyes and other small craft items. The top shelf became home to all the family's arts/craft kits - such as beading kits, mosaic, etc.
Before
Client had already purchased storage containers, but they were not storing or organizing efficiently.
After
Again, All items were removed from closet and sorted and then put into labeled storage containers based on size and type.
The shelf to the right was the perfect depth to store the clients movies so we actually moved them from a box the homeowner was storing. Now they family can see the videos they have and are more likely to watch them.
Before
All books were taken off shelf and sorted by type and size.
After the books were sorted and organized by type and size ( ex: board books, chapter books, etc) they were returned to the shelf. We utilized the top shelf space for the client's mailing and work supplies. This also kept these items out of reach from little hands.
On the floor, beneath the books, we created 2 storage bins labeled with each child's name. It creates a quick home for mom to put their school or art work in and she can go through it later and decide what she wants to keep. This will help keep the clutter off the counter space.
After
A home for school/office supplies
