lot2's Ideas
1. Food storage containers. Open up that messy Tupperware drawer and pull everything out. Match up the containers with their lids (check the dishwasher too) and toss or recycle mate-less pieces. Stack everything up neatly and return it to the drawer or cabinet. Use the dimensions of this space as a physical limit and give away containers that won’t fit comfortably in the space available.Find food storage containers
Roll-out pantry. When drawers roll out, as they do in this English pantry cabinet, you don’t have to worry about digging behind things to find what you need. The glass drawer fronts and sides also allow maximum visibility of items in the drawers while keeping everything in place. The sleek design works well for a contemporary kitchen.
House at a GlanceWho lives here: Austin and Mel Holmes, with their dogs, Coco and FrankieLocation: Ukrainian Village neighborhood of ChicagoSize: 1,000 square feet (93 square meters); two bedrooms, one bathroom Mel Holmes decorates her second-floor apartment in Chicago guided by authenticity and with a heart for entertaining — especially for the holidays. “Do what brings you joy. That is what the holidays are all about. Have fun with it!” says the stylist for Madewell and founder of local book club What Women Read. Mel and her husband, Austin, who is studying for his doctorate degree in molecular biology at Northwestern University, moved into their Ukrainian Village rental in early 2017 after living in an industrial loft in the West Loop. At first, the couple were skeptical of how they would mesh their modern style with the 1875 building. They made some design updates, like adding molding detail, painting the walls a light pink in their bedroom, and adding black accent paint to the kitchen and dining room. “Now we are love with our home,” Mel says. “We love hosting and creating an environment that is full of love.”
1. Blue and green. Because blue and green are regularly used together in everyday looks, they can be the perfect place to start when branching out (pun intended) from the traditional red and green used for Christmas.
In my professional work as a designer, I also find that my clients want to mix it up and break from tradition. By using other colors, we’re able to bring energy, life and joy into the home, and aren’t those exactly the types of feelings we are trying to evoke during the holidays anyway? If you have some last-minute decorating to do before Christmas, take a peek at these seven color options that aren’t red and green but that still capture the magic and beauty of the season.
5. Sock drawer. Open up that drawer and pull out all the socks and tights. Match up pairs, and inspect each set for holes and worn areas. Fold the sets that have mates and are in good condition, and return them to the drawer. Bring the mate-less socks to the laundry area and check for mates before giving up on them.When you’re done, toss all mate-less socks, as well as any socks or tights with holes, into a bag to bring to your local clothing recycling donation bin (search “textile recycling drop-off” and your city to find a bin near you).
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