Keep clutter at bay with these clever organizing solutions.
The family command center serves many purposes.
you’re able to easily create a simple yet effective hub in your home.
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Near the entryway, mount a matching set of wall organizers that blend in with your decor.
A combination of chalkboards, baskets, and a few hooks is all you really need.
Utilize Behind-the-Door Space
Every inch counts when you’re setting up a command centerin a small entryway.
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Hang a magnetic dry-erase board or chalkboard for posting reminders you need on your way out the door.
Using the inside of a kitchen cabinet, create a mini hub for all things menu and meal prep.
A narrow peel-and-stick dry-erase weekly calendar allows you to brainstorm meal ideas.
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A hanging notepad lets you make shopping lists for ingredients.
Thiskeeps your kitchen organizedand easier to get dinner on the table in less time.
Use coordinating memo boards and calendars to organize everything from monthly schedules to the weekly menu.
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Include a small spot to jot down reminders.
Hang clipboards for to-do and grocery shopping lists, as well as chore charts.
Magazine holders below can corral mail, paperwork, and even books that need to be returned.
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Make It Interactive
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Get the whole family involved with scheduling with this command center idea.
A larger-than-life dry-erase calendar on an empty wall will ensure no one forgets soccer practice or dance recitals.
Assign a different color per family member to stay even more organized.
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Magnetic clips allow you to hang invitations, photos, or notes for one another.
Turn an empty wall into a giant blackboard using chalkboard paint.
Draw outlines for calendars and leave inspirational notes or drawings for family members or even guests.
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Slide some comfy stools underneath the ledge for an easy workspace.
Look Ahead
Jay Wilde
Busy families require lots of organization and planning.
Transform this space into a camouflaged command center that can easily be hidden away.
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Install a small rack to hang keys and individual hooks for hats and totes.
A high shelf can be home to emergency supplies such asrechargeable flashlightsor extra chargers.
Make the Most of Tight Corners
Transform an unused corner into a space-savvy command center.
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This one-wall storage solution makes the most of the side of a built-in fridge.
Custom wood folders form a vertical filing system to hold mail, catalogs, homework, and newspapers.
Each section has a label and contains folders to help keep items sorted by purpose.
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A small corkboard provides space to post reminders.
Give the Pantry Another Purpose
The pantry is a space that most family members use daily.
So why not give it the dual duty of storing your favorite snacks alongside your meal schedule?
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By the doorframe, suspend a couple of weekly calendars to plan out the menu.
Add a memo board to hang a grocery shopping list or the kids school lunch schedule.
This helps save wall space and keeps unsightly papers from cluttering up your living space.
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Stack plastic bins or drawers inside the cabinet tostore paperwork and school projects.
Label each one with sticker letters to designate a spot for each family member.
Attach magnetic strips to the inside of the door to hold memos and notes.
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Mount a set of wall hooks to make keys easy to grab on your way out the door.
Then hang a magnetic or bulletin board to display photos, invitations, or mail.
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