The transition from tween to teen is a big deal and a room update is a lovely way to celebrate. A virtual design of this Tennessee teen’s space was so much fun — her energy contagious.
We began with a video consultation to see the space and here more about her (and her parents) hopes. They shared what items they wanted to keep and what they were ready to part with, as well as IKEA finds that they might want to incorporate.
Read MoreIf you’re lucky enough to have a garage or shed, then you might have some “clutter build-up”. My dad and husband built our shed a few years after we moved into our house. With more “kid” items, our tiny “lean-to” shed could hardly hold our lawnmower, let alone other garden tools and kids bikes and scooters, etc. etc.
It has been wonderful, but also requires a seasonal reset after we just throw things in throughout the winter so we can quickly get back inside the warm house. #lazyorganizer
In a garage or shed, I always recommend going vertical to store what you have, whether it’s paint supplies, gardening tools, or recreation gear. Pegboard works great because it can evolve as your needs do with hooks like these, or these tracks for more minimal storage. We are fans of tall industrial shelves as well.
Always sort through everything first. When we did this big cleanout we thought we would need an additional shelving unit, but one ended up being plenty. For us, moving the kids items out so they wouldn’t have access to more dangerous items was also helpful. We designated our smaller storage area for the kids bikes + scooters, instead.
Some categories you might need to consider for organizing your outdoor spaces:
hand tools
rakes
shovels
gloves
water hose
lawn mower
wheelbarrow
pots
sanders
saws
hammers
extension cords
nails, nuts, bolts, screws
ladder
bikes
helmets
scooters
wagons
garden toys
sprinkler
balls
fishing gear
camping gear
bikes
tennis
coolers
vacation gear
automotive fluids
car wash supplies
gallons of paint
trays
brushes
wall repair items
If you don’t have an attic, you may also be storing holiday items, keepsakes, or other miscellaneous items in your shed or garage. Plastic tubs work great for this, but make sure they are labeled. It’s also worthwhile to invest in weathertight totes to protect your items.
I love quick projects that make the “maintenance required” aspects of our life less frustrating.
This laundry room cabinet is the perfect place to store grab + go home maintenance items like batteries and lightbulbs. All it needed was some cohesive storage (shoeboxes from Target!) and some labeling. Also - consolidating sunscreen and bug spray all to one spot near the door is so helpful with kiddos! You always know where to look and when you are running low.
