i loooooove getting little projects like this done. they are quick and easy and full of instant gratification (my favorite). this cabinet is near our kitchen table and it is the perfect spot for all of the kids craft needs. we have been in the house for 2 years and i have been talking about organizing it for just as long! so with some extra time over the holidays...ava and i decided it was time to tackle it.
of course i have a before and after for you. are you ready?
wow...that is embarrassing! btw, i didnt even ask ava to pose like that:) after dumping some unneeded things, taking a trip to ikea, the dollar tree and office depot, it looks like this...
ahhh much better!! the inside of the doors stayed just the same...one side is a height chart for the kids...and the other has sentimental photos that arent coming down. i cant tell you how much this kind of thing excites me...i have been opening it for no reason in the past few days just to have a peek!
after living with it the other way for so long i learned a few things. kids need items in open containers...so they can put them back right where they found them. i think the my favorite improvement is having all of the paper/notebooks in stacking trays...that has been a huge help! here are some close ups...
i have this wire basket next to the cabinet for homework items. ethan and ava each have a box for their school things, and then there are a few books that can be grabbed when reading is required.
i am sure kevin would want me to point out his beautiful, handmade, 6" base molding (on the left wall) that he made and installed for our entire downstairs...right after he installed all of the hardwood! lets see if he is reading....because this kind of post does not usually catch his interest:)
lets look at one more before and after shall we?
that is some good clean fun right there! lets see how long it lasts...so far so good!
jodie
4 comments:
I think I found my problem. My kids markers, pencils,etc. are in closed containers. Such a simple thing. Why didn't I see it? Oh, and I love Ava's face!
Love it!! Getting organized does feel so good. Love the green bottles on top too!! :)
thanks so much for reading ladies! and commenting! organizing does feel good!@marlene...i know i thought i was being good having everything closed up...but i was wrong!@ rebecca... i love looking at my bottles, they always remind me of italy!
This is a fun DIY remodeling activity that can be done with the kids. It will also help them with their craft and organization skills.
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