Thursday, March 25, 2010

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Problem - "I have a town house in Alpharetta, Georgia with three floors and only two closets in the Master and a small walk-in closet in the Guest Room. I like to keep the guest room closet free of clutter since I have a constant flow of guests. I don't know what to do with my seasonal clothes. The Master Bedroom only has a his and her closet and the garage is full...Help!"
Storage Issues in Alpharetta


Design Solution - This is a problem in many townhouses. My solution...LOOK UP! There is a ledge in your Master Bedroom that is normally used for displaying decorative objects, but think about using it for additional storage. These white storage boxes house seasonal clothing, boots, shoes and hats. Larger items such as coats can be put into large plastic containers and stored in the garage. Put a dried Bay Leaf in each box to keep out the bugs. Storage boxes are from IKEA and cost about $125 for 12, some assembly required and takes about 1 hour. Things are looking up!