Sing with me, "Along, long time ago..." OK, or not. But really, awhile back now I revealed to you a major kitchen project that had us switching things around. That's right, we gave ourselves a new pantry space, while also adding a coat closet!
Now, that spring is here, and there is {thankfully} no more reason to sport a winter jacket, those puppies were moved to a coat cabinet we have tucked away in the garage. Wahoo for no coat clutter and newly found extra closet space!
This also gave me an opportunity to rethink the space. Although cute, the photo boxes for each kiddo, that I originally had placed under the shoe rack, really never got used. So out they went to be used at a later date for something else. The good thing was, I was out nothing since they were already something I had owned and just gave a try. And the realistic part of it all is that I often revisit projects to analyze what's working and what's not. I change things around our house more the Octomom changes diapers!
So, with the springtime updates, came a larger wicker basket for corralling family sandles to avoid taking up precious shoe rack real estate. And as I mentioned, the coats went bye bye!
After removing the photo boxes from the bottom shelf, I found myself constantly stashing items there that didn't have a home. And since I am a strong believer in giving EVERYTHING a home to avoid crazy piles from building, it was time to take some notice.
The main items that were being stashed were our battery charger and laptop/camera cords. Under shoes definitely isn't the best place for these items to be living. And I really really heart the two baskets that are on the left side of the closet, however, their openness would only allow for cords and items to fall through, so I was hoping to minic something similar on the opposite side, only with a no hole option.
So off to Target I went where I re-found a little item you might find familiar from a recent blog giveaway?
That's right. This mail sorter bin would find it's way back into my home. And as much as I heart giving things away, this one was for keeps. In fact, I came home with two of these beauties for a whopping total of ten clams. Along with some $1/package chipboard alphabet pieces!
Who sees where I am going with this?
Out came the hot glue gun, to attach the letters to the front of the bins, to spell out what soon would be the bin contents.
And within a few short minutes, both bins were sporting a fabulous new look!
And then they were filled with some goods!
And hung up on the other side of the closet, far enough away from the coat rail to ensure they wouldn't get in the way once winter rolls around again!
SO EASY! And SO FUNCTIONAL, which, say it with me, "I totally HEART!"
Here is some side by side action of all the storage we have added on the cheap and easy, in what could just function solely as a coat closet, but now functions as so much more!
So what do you think? Anyone else switch things up when a new season hits? Do you change out your homes decor come spring and fall? How about revamp and organize tired or non-functioning spaces? Spill your seasonal change secrets!
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