Home organization
For most of us, September signals a farewell to the lazy days of summer and time to get back into our work or school routines. Having an organized home makes this transition so much easier. Take home organization one room at a time, and you’ll feel less overwhelmed as we head into the whirlwind of fall!
Living and family rooms
Living rooms are a hub for most of us, so it makes sense that we accumulate stuff here. Books, papers, and throws seem to multiply in the blink of an eye. Built-ins are perfect for displaying art, photos, and mementos, while closed cabinetry at the bottom makes it easy to tuck seldom-used items away. Coffee tables with a bottom shelf allow you to add a stylish basket for the TV remote and coasters when you aren’t using them, like the one we selected for our New Hope Farmhouse.
Playrooms
Playrooms can easily become disorganized, as any parent can attest. In our Chestnut Hill playroom, the closet doubles as a library nook with floating book rails. A media console under the Frame TV holds games, small toys, and puzzles in its cabinets and drawers. The key in kid-focused spaces is having organizational components inside of those closed doors and drawers so that they aren’t just containing the mess.
Bedrooms
Your bedroom is your sanctuary, so you want it to have an uncluttered, relaxed vibe. Furniture that is both functional and beautiful maintains that feeling of serenity. Nightstands offer a place for lighting, books, and reading glasses. We love options that have both drawers and shelves. Most of all, a well-designed closet or dressing room like our Wynnewood stunner provides organization for your clothing, shoes, and accessories at your fingertips!
Mudrooms
When we design mudrooms, function and organization are always the guiding factor. Families need a space that can stand up to bad weather gear, the coming and goings of busy loved ones, and even pets – the custom crate we built for the family dog in New Hope will always be a favorite detail. By customizing cabinetry, shelving, cubbies, seating, hooks, and even lighting, we make sure that there is a place for everything. This helps cut down on the last minute “did you see my running shoes?” and “I don’t know where my snow boots are!” panic that can happen to the best of us. This is home organization at its finest!
Do you need help designing a more organized home? Get in touch with us!
Header image: Bryn Mawr family room; Photography by Rebecca McAlpin and photo styling by Kate Turk for Glenna Stone Interior Design
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Glenna Stone Interior Design is an award-winning Philadelphia interior design firm serving Philadelphia, the Main Line, and surrounding cities. Utilizing her background and training in interior design, architecture, and engineering, Glenna specializes in creating interiors for residential and commercial design settings. We invite you to visit our website, view our portfolio, and catch up on the latest interior design concepts on our blog!
