The Decorologist» organizing bookcases http://thedecorologist.com/wp admitting you need help is the first step... Mon, 21 May 2012 12:42:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Organizing with Shelves and Bookcases http://thedecorologist.com/wp/feathering-your-nest-organizing-with-shelves-and-bookcases http://thedecorologist.com/wp/feathering-your-nest-organizing-with-shelves-and-bookcases#comments Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:14:49 +0000 Kristie Barnett http://www.makingarrangementsblog.com/?p=3477 buckets and bookcase organizer via bgh Organizing with Shelves and Bookcases Shelves and bookcases are a great place to get your clutter and decorative objects up and out of the way.  Here are some great ideas for keeping these areas organized and clutter-free.  This small bookcase is outfitted with a bucket per family member to stow their things.  Notice the name tags?  Paint bookcase and buckets to match decor and tuck this cutie near the door.


Create an office space by plopping a desk right in front of a bookcase.  Keeping colors consistent keeps visual clutter to a minimum. james baigrie Organizing with Shelves and Bookcases


bookcase office nook by martha stewart Organizing with Shelves and Bookcases  I remember first seeing this picture a few years ago.  This is genius – two bookcases hinged and set in an l-shape.  Instant office or craft station that folds up to cover the clutter when not in use.  But frankly, why would you close something this pretty?


 This media cabinet was created with a bunch of modular cubes.  Simply stack and create a shape that suits your needs, screw together, add some feet.  Oh, and paint to coordinate with your decor. cube media cabinet by martha stewart Organizing with Shelves and Bookcases



ladder shelf via bhg Organizing with Shelves and Bookcases  An old step ladder is outfitted with old iron grates to create a lovely handmade bookcase.



Need to store some ugliness in your bookcase?  Why not put some canvas shades over the messy areas?  Cut canvas to fit, leaving enough room to hem three edges and leave a 1-inch rod pocket.  Thread rod pocket with short tension rod and insert.  Messy covered!
 bookcase shades via bhg Organizing with Shelves and Bookcases




labeled colored boxes in bookcases via realsimple Organizing with Shelves and Bookcases Use lots of pretty colored boxes.  Stack them up, use them as bookends, use their color to create a pleasing scheme.  Make sure you label them so that you can quickly find what you’ve stored in them.



Stay tuned for more pretty ways to keep your spaces organized!

 

 

 Photo Credits:  BHG (1st, 2nd, and 5th), Martha Stewart (3rd and 4th),  James Baigrie (6th),  Real Simple (7th).

 

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