Creative Custom Built-Ins and Storage Solutions: Spring Cleaning Edition
As the seasons change, so do the rhythms of our homes. Something about fresh air and new growth outside inspires spring cleaning and decluttering indoors. We emerge from our winter hibernation and naturally take stock of what is and isn’t working in our spaces.
From deep cleaning to decluttering to remodeling, there are countless approaches to recalibrating your home. No two families or homes are alike, so why would their storage use the same cookie-cutter design? Our team creates custom built-ins and unique storage solutions for every client project.
If spring’s arrival has you evaluating and rethinking your home, we are here to help! Scroll below to read our design team’s advice on custom built-ins, storage solutions, decluttering, and getting organized.
Our Best Decluttering Tips
Start small; go one cabinet, closet, or room at a time to avoid running out of steam
Make piles of things to keep, sell, donate, and toss
To reduce decision fatigue, you can also include a ‘maybe’ pile
Tuck away your ‘maybes’ in a storage bin: if they aren’t needed in the next 6 months, then toss
Be brutal when reviewing your ‘keep’ pile
If you haven’t used or worn something in the past year, you probably don’t need it
How to Stay Organized
Drop Zones are key for staying organized
Designate a place for mail, paperwork, keys, and chargers near your point of entry
Mudrooms and kitchens are ideal places for command centers with file storage, kids' cubbies, and outlets – consider it your family’s docking station
Feel empowered to move things around; just because something has always been stored somewhere doesn’t mean it’s the best spot for it
What made sense last year or 5 years ago may not be the case today
Taking regular stock and culling your things is great for eliminating redundancies
Planning Custom Storage and Built-Ins
Take the time and approach the process with thoughtfulness
Consider your household and habits. For example, do you host often? Will you be aging in place? Do young kids live at home? Do you cook often?
Kitchens house an abundance of stuff. If we break them into zones for food, prep, cooking, cleaning, and storage, it’s easier to picture what belongs where and what custom solutions would be helpful
Plan solutions around your lifestyle. An avid baker, passionate coffee drinker, experimental home chef, or aspiring mixologist will all have very different kitchen needs
Ready to Start Making Plans?
Are you feeling inspired to reimagine your home this spring? We would be happy to help you get the ball rolling! Our team expertly guides homeowners through the design process. We take great pride in providing a client-centered, detail-driven, and communicative remodeling experience. Connect with us today!
Scroll below for some clever and creative organization inspiration. And, if you are looking for some Spring Home Maintenance tips, here’s a print-friendly checklist for you!: