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As school's back in session for the fall, I've been debating over what to do about creating a “command center” in our new home. I love this one (and this one and this one and this one), but the thought of using an entire wall was daunting.
Because I hate clutter to be out where people can see it as well, I also wasn't loving the idea of putting holes in the walls that I might not always want.  So last Sunday I started thinking about this little “butler pantry” area that sits right as you come in from our garage. It dawned on me that with a little work I could make what I already have useable, and not mess up a single wall! I can't believe it didn't dawn on me to get this project tackled sooner, and I'm so much happier with the results.
Success!
Here's what we started with. (Don't judge.)
(I'd just cleared out the top of the cabinet to put the lightbulbs somewhere else, but then realized after de-cluttering I actually had room for them!)
And here's the (free-other-than-my-time) after . . .
My absolute favorite spot is that little area in the middle right hand corner which is for any paperwork that my husband wants to hang onto or bills he needs to keep up with. Paper clutter makes me nuts (and he's a self-described-paper-hoarder), so this way he can keep any paperwork he wants to hang onto without fear of me throwing it away. (And I don't have to look at it on my kitchen counters.) 😉
Here's what I used:
- mason jars
- a cookie sheet
- burlap frame that I'd been looking for a place for
- ribbon
I considered ordering magnetic sheet adhesive paper or even chalkboard contact paper (like I've done before) because I would love for the inside of my cupboard doors to be more useful, however I wasn't sure enough of about the reviews on these and I'm not really ready to make any major changes to our cabinets just yet. It dawned on me that I could just use an old cookie sheet that we already had in the back to hang things on, which worked perfectly!
What I realized (and always seem to be reminded of), is that a lot of times I think I need lots of money to make something in our home better, when often just a little time and attention will do the trick. (Don't believe me? See this and this.)  I'm not saying that this will be my favorite ever command center or that we'll live with it forever (although we might!), but it is better.Â
By just going through my house and finding a few things that I already had on hand to get things organized, I made this little area so much more useful to our family, and didn't spend a penny. If you've got an area in your home that could use some tidying just to make it more useful, this weekend might just be the perfect time to get started!
Here are a few more bits of our home you can also check out:
- Tiny Bathroom Update
- $15 Burlap Wreath
- $7 Tissue Paper Wreath
- Organize Children's Outfits
- Mod Podge Monogram for Girls Bathroom
- Dollar Pantry Organizing
- Breakfast Nook Update
I'd love for you to join me over on Pinterest (I love that place!) If you have a blog and have done a little fluffing in your home, I’d love to see it, so leave your link in the comments section. Also, if there’s a craft you’ve seen on a website that you’re hoping to make, feel free to share that link as well (I’m always looking for new ideas!)  See previous Friday Fluff Up projects and ideas . . . and Happy Fluffing!
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