Practical Storage 2013 Decorating Ideas : House Tours from BHG

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>After she lost most of her possessions in Hurricane Katrina, Amanda Catalanotto, professional organizer and homeowner, rebuilt her family's house with style and function in mind.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-wATgs2N29M0HfKNtzcls14MbDYjmxjdzCn4j50qEnP9X3xx2d7wpdC-2v66kQaB7dzL13ffRi5jlzqAHCBkBWsbHUmpUWgkh3JnlFDF28p74naPPKElTmPR7nlpJxESovxx2oqeTx-ia/s640/Practical-Storage-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG.jpg" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><section class="active" id="slide1" style="text-align: center;"><section class="active" id="slide1"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Pretty & Clutter-Free</b></span></span></section><section class="active" id="slide1">The living room's calming palette of neutrals with gray-blue and green is used throughout the home. The soothing palette belies the hardworking storage strategies Amanda Catalanotto, professional organizer, uses in every nook and cranny to optimize storage space.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmKndTjgNQWY6_5f9XzFKbljlgwPuF4THP2-0kMWfENdDZLVYoXNju-WcMrkW4Kwd-EEfcl8_GLX3PsdwBEO7pRH5QLDdrKBcuRF5OkvqH0wUC-2wOpvGlaEXaoiu1FJzzp0TX-OUFcuGe/s640/Practical-Storage-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Fresh Way to Display</b></span></span><br />The round tray on this ottoman creates an extra surface to display mementos and fresh flowers.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy_M81c3mNsrNUyTeAAb6brT1g781RY2z8s_Q8QFTWNgobdetyF2JPPlDerQvIpFMtELKSVy57kwmGvVrUIDCq7OhfX9jZ-puUk4v5mH3JICmnHOLzSXBQSvL9_mskP3jphDcSqi1nqN_9/s640/Practical-Storage-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Dining Storage</b></span></span><br />Wrapped in the gray blue and green palette, the dining room is stylish and storage packed. The buffet on the side wall provides plenty of space to store special occasion dinnerware and other necessities for entertaining.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil1o-Bw2KfoEaRVY3sOLause17r1CAqoyzYhhP4VJsZmaF1s-99750Cqx8fVqRDialTyJuU-g46WPhPchoy21nmmAUCuSZZydBrCrihdqIYGlbe3eSeirwd5FA7BOYi4QzOxmcNgjQgJ43/s640/Practical-Storage-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Office Storage</b></span></span><br />This roomy storage unit combines lateral file drawers with open shelves for office supplies and equipment. Its low height allows space on top for decorative bins in easy reach.<br /><b><br /></b><b><span style="color: orange;">Get The Look: </span></b>Decorative baskets are an easy way to corral papers, photos, and other office essentials. Add labels for decoration and easy organization. To turn a deep drawer or wicker basket into file storage, insert an adjustable hanging file frame from any office supply store. They typically come in the standard legal and letter file size.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiklIvVoWj2b-q8xe86PUoBwHyI3rru_hwWKpO3lChdshO_nUDRFa5fO-46CATTtVhhxPSULHkYsmhHLZ-EPi1okQdVYHr0Kr979yPB0cdztjDDunZ6AjOajtsg3bGAiCCxibkA_6rTAhFJ/s640/Practical-Storage-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Bedroom Storage</b></span></span></div>The calming palette of neutrals with gray blue and green carries into the master bedroom. To add more storage beside the bed, professional organizer Amanda Catalanotto used a small scale chest of drawers in place of a smaller nightstand.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGHqdx2rFmw66EuT88yzlJoi3YDl3ynqk6cSoKd4lqUK_6neBxdumYxEBl-FtuZKaDcnFSnXYzr3lR8PxDOSI9mcvb48yafxL5ppAiCyI2WKy5KsqhgpRTrk8wpq0xNtw_-dDNTTW6LmJC/s640/Practical-Storage-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><br /><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Organized Closet</b></span></span><br />This spacious walk in closet has a pre designated storage place for each item. Double rods for hanging clothes, drawers for folded clothes, and shoe rack shelves make it easy to keep the closet organized. The cute and convenient bins on the top shelves are a stylish way to store small, out of season items.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOXugwWfRp8B8ZnxAAGXmKcy2PhbRuwAe95R1mRGpZ5Vk8MZITligsk4S7ksuUImmfKQtTtmIYyNaLlrdGLIH8lgfo6QpQmil3ntNHbDxFOyXAPJW3pzhvA89fLKglKj0oaT9zIIdIpUmj/s640/Practical-Storage-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-7.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><span class="heading2">Hideaway Mirror</span><br />Mirrors are essential for getting dressed. Install a thin mirror to keep it from taking up valuable space in the closet. This mirror can be tucked away between the wall and hanging clothing for easy storage.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwjqWX-dUqcBO2DQBB6G-sfq5DH7Dyt9ROqnqR6_H_kgPHV8P5tKiXvdSEUHf2tODuZXBS2mcX9Ow_TXpo2Ez7wCrWEYJDTqx7uoSumAGvecH0xbqnYDDp0btrjr0XtYBJG6cgckkfQjNL/s640/Practical-Storage-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-8.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>Laundry Room Storage</b></span></span><br />Brighten utilitarian spaces by adding attractive touches such as blooming plants and decorative boxes on a shelf to hold small or less frequently used items.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0lbU7WGiW22PpXDhTkos8l5UW7x8B1UV-MzhokTTfc112aupUHf5T-RralkC4Jw5TQ7PJFUdDv5cAaIyZkBSMZLOkCqFwkV3kUt8JSLkJbrMt2bfITQzp-QcAwyTQZudzqeOynpUaUM5g/s640/Practical-Storage-2013-Decorating-Ideas-House-Tours-from-BHG-9.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Organized Kid's Closet</span></span><br />Baskets for socks and jars for coins keep a kid's closet tidy. Dual rods maximize clothing storage and make it easy to separate play clothing from special occasion clothing.<br /><b><br /></b><b><span style="color: orange;">Designer Tip:</span> </b>"Labels help kids stay organized," Amanda Catalanotto, professional organizer, says. Labeling kids' baskets and drawers makes it easy for them to see where things go when it's time to clean up.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO__iHmiz2_GW6VFmL2QZ74bu1KK7vNQ1IGIHmhDZQGtlobCfzj6jMOJc5Xv3p2xavpQHHIM1q4SmMiwWHslvbPyMBEAq-PGezSYbslADUc70-H8aQWAGHScDpqxp5XszTRdjr-nyvvGM4/s640/Organized+Family.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><span class="heading2"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><b>One Organized Family</b></span></span><br />"It's important to feel wonderful in a room, because that will inspire you to keep it organized," Amanda Catalanotto, professional organizer, says.</section></section>

Practical Storage 2013 Decorating Ideas : House Tours from BHG

After she lost most of her possessions in Hurricane Katrina, Amanda Catalanotto, professional organizer and homeowner, rebuilt her family...

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