Furnishing My Home!

Before I moved into my house, I have been staying in a three-bedroom apartment which is about 1,000 sq. ft.  It is a very cozy apartment but the bedrooms are pretty small.  I would love to have a walk-in closet but with limited space, it would only fit a 8ft x 8ft cupboard.  So, when my husband and I found our present house, the first thing I did was to check out the bedroom.  I wanted to make sure that there is enough space for a walk-in closet to be built in the bedroom.  I was esctatic to see the spacious master b edroom and that was one of the reasons why we finally bought our house.  I just love being able to stand back and look at my all my clothes, bags, sexy lingerie and accessories or walk around the closet to choose my outfit.  What it is missing now is a full-length mirror.  I have to start shopping for one soon.

The cold months are here and it’s time to start packing the lighter clothings away and bring out the thick ones.  If you are wondering what is the best way to store your swimwear, well no worries.  Remember to wash the swimwear properly and allow it to dry thoroughly.  Once this is done, pack your swimwear in fabric garment bags or storage boxes such as the one below.  Once you have closed the seal, you can use the vacuum to remove the air from this tote.  You do not have to worry about insects, mold, mildew, dust or moisture damaging your swimwear.  Then slide it under the bed for out-of-way storage. 

An organized office is important as it is the key to an efficient office and more organized life.  One of the ways to keep your home office clean and organized is to get a filing cabinet.  It is the norm in any offices but I find them pretty boring. Well, we can now say goodbye to those uninspiring metal grey filing or storage cabinets.  Kartell Componibili mobile storage provides stylish, bright and clever solutions to office storage problems.  These trendy storage units enables you to achieve a modern office look.

You can also get some of the Kartell Mobil which is a system of containers that are just perfect to keep the office supplies such as papers, paper clips, tapes, punchers, micro sd card, ink cartridges and more.  These extremely versatile drawer system are available in a variety of colors and conformations.

The Roll-top chair features a rollable top where your kids can keep their toys and other things as well as a sitting surface which can be used as a chair.  It is made with solid wood and this cleverly designed chair comes in a variety of bright colours.  This attractive dual function chair is great to have in the children’s bedroom.  Check out PureContemporary.com for more details.

If you work from home, it is important that you keep your home office well organized to reduce minor glitches and stress.  It is good to get some cabinets or drawers to hold your files and papers.  You may also want to get some racks to keep your data center organized.  Oh and do not forget about those CAT5e cables when you set up the broadband modem in your office.  A well-organized office will make it a more pleasant workday for you. When all is done, you can even add a little personal touch by having photos of your family or pretty plants in your home office. 

The entryway is the first thing that your visitors see as soon as they step into your home.  In order to create a good and warm first impression on your guests, do place an entryway bench in this special area of your home.  Entryway benches are beautiful and besides offering a place for your guests to take off their shoes, they can also be used to store gloves and scarves.

I love this Heather Storage Bench from Simplybenches.com.  It is beautifully crafted with Camphorwood in a natural Cherry finish.  I find that dark wood furniture creates an inviting atmosphere.

If you prefer something in lighter tone, then the Country Mission Oak Bench is perfect.  This bench has 3 drawers and is made from solid wood in oak finish.  Can’t wait to decorate your entryway? Visit SimplyBenches.com for more designs.

I love finding organizational ideas for small spaces.  I used to stay in a studio apartment and there was hardly any space for me to keep all my things, especially my shoes.  I wish there were things like this nifity holder to help me store my toilet paper and some of my favourite magazines in my tiny bathroom.  

This shower curtain is great for small bathrooms.  With seven white mesh pockets, it allows you to store all the things that you cannot fit inside the showers like shampoos, brush and many more.  For more space saving solutions, visit Tinyliving.com.

A fantastic way to keep your child’s bedroom or playroom organized is to get a jumbo toy hammock.  This storage solution is ideal as it offers plenty of room for all kinds of toys, pillows and since it hangs from the wall, it doesn’t take up any floor space. This sturdy nylon hammock lets you stretch it across the room for over six feet and installation of the toy hammock is very easy.  Check this out at Organize.com ($9).