Back to school means earlier wake-up calls and bustling mornings for everyone. In an attempt to keep your morning as chaos free as possible, keep each of your family members’ important items divided, decluttered and off the floor in a simple set of cubbies positioned near your most-used door.
Whether it’s the coat room or the front hall, by placing a compartmentalized storage piece in your home, you can create a special, go-to spot for your kids’ sports gear, school supplies, lunchbox, even their favorite ball cap. They’ll always know where to find their most important items as you make a mad dash out the door-and best of all, where to put them when they arrive back home.
Also, post messages the old classroom way by creating a quick and easy chalkboard right in your own kitchen. Begin by purchasing chalkboard paint from your local craft or hardware store, and then select the item you’d like to paint. Try transforming the inside of a pantry door or even an entire accent wall. Any way you choose, your kids will never miss another school assignment, sports event or doctor’s appointment – you can chalk it up to smart organization.
In many of our Austin custom homes, we incorporate home designs like building storage cabinets in the mudroom for backpacks, jackets and school supplies. Another interesting feature has been a children’s study center. This is a semi-public area where adults can monitor computer usage and children can read and complete homework assignments.
