WO N D E R WALL S
Take advantage of vertical
space by tacking up notes and
reminders with pretty washi
tape, which won’t leave holes
or damage finishes. Hang
a shared family calendar here
for everyone to see.
1
POWER UP
Always competing
for charging cables
or forgetting where
your phone is?
Stop the madness
by including a USB
charging station
for all family tablets,
wearables, and
phones in this area.
Bonus: It’ll help keep
devices out of beds.
3
FILE SYSTEM
An inbox here means
no more school
forms, invites, or
bills on the kitchen
counter. Choose a
desk with a nook
for important papers,
or set up an inbox
on top and sort
weekly. Tuck manuals,
receipts, and other
nonurgent papers
in a nearby drawer.
5
DESIRE TO INSPIRE
This spot doesn’t have to
be all work and no play.
Add a little fun to the mix
with your kids’ artwork,
favorite photos, postcards,
and magazine pages
you love. Rotate regularly
so you’re always looking
at something fresh.
4
HERE’ S HOW TO TURN A HIGH-TR AFFIC ZONE
(HEY, KITCHEN CORNER!) INTO H .Q. FOR
YOUR FAMILY ’ S BUSY LIFE. BY DANIELLE BLUNDELL
STORAGE
SOLUTIONS
To cut down on
visual clutter, mount
a wall organizer
with pockets for
notepads, pens, and
other supplies.
Similarly, a simple
shelf can hold
planners, journals, and
your current reads.
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COMMAND
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