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barn beauty organized

14th October 2020

One of my clients recently built a beautiful farmhouse and what’s a farmhouse without a barn? This barn wasn’t like the ones I was used to that looked run down with animals and farm equipment inside. This one was beautifully white with black trim that matched the main house and it stored a collection of gorgeous antiques, woodworking tools and outdoor toys for grandkids. They called me in to organize and clean up the space so it could be used to it’s potential and not just become a second attic.

This was a large barn so we broke it up into themed areas: stackable storage totes in the loft, antique furniture tucked in between support beams, a large shelving unit for kids toys, and a nice workshop area for tools.

The loft

LOFT BEFORE
LOFT AFTER

These weather proof totes from The Container Store help keep the items inside free from dust and bugs. These bins are also stackable, so we organized this space with three rows of totes across. I personally love clear boxes so you can see the contents and we labeled each tote for extra function.

The workshop

WORKSHOP BEFORE
WORKSHOP AFTER

This area was so fun and a bit challenging due to installing the workshop unit around a breaker box (thanks Joe!), but the transformation was so worth it! My favorite part- the work table can be pulled out to the open floor to create a workable island.

The toy area

TOY AREA BEFORE
TOY AREA AFTER

Toy storage is a constant challenge in my own home with three kids and an ever shrinking floor plan. But since my client’s grandkids live out of town, these items aren’t used on a daily basis. We purchased this sturdy shelving unit and the large buckets to tidy up and store high. They can be pulled down and out for a visit and then put away again.

The transformation of organizing this barn was fun to watch. We utilized the vertical space in all areas with stacking, shelving, and wall cabinets that freed up floor space. Now there’s room for more playing, more building, and maybe a few more antique finds:)

blank slate garage organization

23rd October 2019

I loved this garage organization project! It was a fabulous blank slate with fresh clean walls that, at times, I was afraid of scuffing:) The solution to bringing order to this space was to think vertically. We hung Rubbermaid Fast Track systems on one side of the garage to create floor to ceiling, front to back hanging space. This track system is so functional and easy to use because the accessory hooks can clip anywhere along the track so essentially your wall storage can change and adapt through the years and as your needs change.

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AFTER


On the other side of the garage there was a inset of the wall with symmetrical space on each side of a window. We found a workbench that fit perfectly and we added a black metal peg board for extra wall storage. On the right side of the window we found a coordinating floor cabinet. To organize the inside we used stackable bins to maximize the deep shelves and keep items categorized.

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AFTER
AFTER
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In the extra space between the garage doors we added a tall industrial shelving unit to hold larger miscellaneous items like pet gear, lightbulbs, gardening supplies etc. This is also a great space for transitioning boxes that are going home with older kids or return/donation boxes. In this area, we used weather tight storage boxes so dirt and bugs will stay out.

BEFORE
AFTER
AFTER

I know it’s a little strange to say a garage looks beautiful, but with all the coordinating materials and finishes, this project is functional and looks great too.