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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Wall Beds

Wall beds have come a long way since the first fold down beds and they’re certainly worth another look especially as a smart solution for your small space.

Not only can one turn any room into a guest room in an instant, the room transforms in style, too.

1. Common features

Originally a wall bed was just that – a bed inside a large box that pulled down for sleeping and pushed back up to make more space in the room.

Today’s custom-made wall beds are designed for the rooms they will live in. From height and width, to finishes, cabinet style, lighting and storage solutions, wall beds can now be made to order.

You can create a grand, 10 foot tall, book-filled library wall or a chic, modern, high gloss display wall with open shelves crisply lit by modern lighting.

Open and closed storage can be incorporated to the sides or above the bed.

2. Hidden storage

When it’s time to fold up your bed, what do you do with the pillows?

Rather than moving them to the closet or to a different room every time you use the wall bed, consider turning your bed’s headboard into a storage area where you can tuck the pillows in during the day.

Add storage above the bed for extras like blankets and comforters. Just close the doors and they disappear.

3. Lighting

You don’t need to get out of bed to flip the light switch.

When installed above the bed, and LED ribbon light provides just the right amount of light for reading and can easily be turned off without getting up from under the covers.

4. Pullout nightstand

It wouldn’t make sense to have a nightstand in the dining room or home office, but you can have a pullout nightstand that blends in with the rest of your cabinetry.

5. Hidden technology

Some wall beds offer the latest technology. With the push or full of your index finger you can open or close a wall bed.

The Murphy bed hardware in Organized Interiors’ wall beds is incredibly safe and easy to use. You never have to worry about the weight of the wall bed when pulling it down or putting it away. Anyone can use it.

Unlike most sofa beds, there are now easy-to-unfold legs that support the bed when it’s open and hold the bed linens in place when it’s closed.

The best part is they angle back and sit under the bed. No more stubbed toes in the dark.

Take another look at wall beds in the Organized Interiors showroom and see how easy they are to use.

How to Declutter Your Life: 6 Home Space Solutions

Are you tired of coming home to a cluttered and disorganized home? Stop feeling stressed about the mess by taking action today.

The best way to tackle an untidy space is to start with the spots that are commonly in disarray. Once you’ve organized these six areas, organizing the rest of your home will feel like a breeze.

Linen closet

Organize your linens by categories: bedrooms, bathroom, dining room, living room, etc. If you have the shelf space separate the bed linens by bedrooms.

Fold and tuck the matching flat and fitted sheets into the pillow case to keep each set separate and ready to go.

Keep towel sets and washcloths handy on the most accessible shelf, as these are the most used. Try to rotate towels so the same ones aren’t in constant use.

If this closet also holds tables cloths, napkins and throws for the living room, place on a separate shelf from the bedding and towels.

Don’t keep old pillows. Toss out or repurpose worn linens to make more room in your closet.

Medicine cabinet

Remove all medication from the bathroom medicine cabinet. The moisture level is too high in an average bathroom for most prescription drugs.

Find a safe, dry place for medications. Check for any old prescriptions or expired medication. Do not flush down the toilet. Bring them to your pharmacist for safe disposal.

If you have numerous almost-empty boxes of over-the-counter pills, put medication in smaller containers or plastic re-sealable bags (and don’t forget to label them!).

Bathroom vanity

Go through all of your products and toss out anything that is old or unused. Then organize items into separate drawers.

One drawer can be dedicated to hair products, such as brushes, combs, and hair product. Another can be used to store body lotions and creams.

Smaller, everyday products like cotton swabs, cotton balls and makeup pads can be placed in decorative, covered jars on your counter.

Jewellery drawer

Untangle your necklaces and sort through your rings, bangles, earrings and bracelets. Don’t hold on to those single earrings, it’s time to find a way to repurpose or throw them away.

There are multiple solutions to keeping jewelry organized, including investing in a drawer system specifically designed for that purpose.

Front hall closet

Rather than stuffing outdoor gear into your front hall closet, designate spots for your shoes, gloves, umbrellas and purse.

Closet accessories like hooks, shoe racks and bins can help you separate items and prevent your closet from turning into a chaotic mess.

If you have the luxury of multiple closet systems in your home, only keep what’s in season in your front hall closet during the year while storing out-of-season garb and gear elsewhere.

Kitchen refrigerator, pantry and drawers

If you’re in the habit of buying cans or boxes of food and then forgetting about them, more than likely your pantry is a little crowded. Go through your dry goods and donate food that you no longer want to make room for the items you need.

Keep your fridge tidy by throwing away expired food and condiments. Keep the foods that need to be eaten soon up front where you can see them.

Go through your doors and drawers and throw out old, worn non-stick coated fry pans. Donate unused or old cutlery and kitchen utensils, keep only what you regularly use. This goes for appliances, too.

Closets, drawers and cabinets tend to cause most of our organization problems.

Once you’ve tackled these areas, prevent your home from becoming disorganized by setting a small amount of time aside each day to declutter and maintain your space’s tidy appearance.

For more home space solutions that can keep your life clutter-free, schedule your complimentary design consultation with one of our experts.

5 Spring Cleaning Tips To Get Your Home Organized

Warmer spring weather should be just around the corner, luring us out of our houses to enjoy the outdoors.

Before you turn your attention outward, tackle those spring cleaning chores like a pro.

Start at the top

Look up at the ceiling, especially in the corners. You may have a few cobwebs that need to be removed.

Use the gentle bristle brush attachment on your vacuum hose, or wipe a soft cloth over the webs to detach from the ceiling and walls.

Include a swipe along any molding, careful not to scratch or smear the surface. If necessary, use a grease cutting spray and damp cloth to clean molding.

Dust and wash every surface

If you don’t have the latest dusting gadgets, throw an old sports sock over your hand and spray it with dusting spray. Run your hand over every surface including counters and shelves and harder-to-reach surfaces.

You might dust your bookshelf regularly but spring is the perfect time to remove all of the books to clean the entire shelf.

Most dust magnets like vases or figurines and light fixtures can be cleaned, too, as they tend to get grimy over time.

Tackle the carpets and upholstery

Your carpets and rugs have to withstand a lot of foot traffic (and possibly some spills as well). Furniture upholstery can also get dirty over the year, which means typical vacuuming is not enough.

To ensure your fabrics are fresh and clean this spring, shampoo carpet and wash furniture with an upholstery cleaner or hire professional cleaners.

Sort, clean and purge

Your winter wardrobe should be cleaned before it’s stored. Take the time to sort through and separate items you never wore, from what you will wear again. Put a “donate” pile into an oversized, see-through bag and “dry clean only” pile into another one.

Trade out with your spring wardrobe, and repeat the same process. Ask yourself if you wore the item the previous season. If the answer is, “no” consider donating the item.

Go through each room and sort through accessories and accumulated belongings with the same process. Some accessories may work better in a different room, find a home for items you wish to keep.

Once you’ve finished sorting, get those bags to the proper destination. Don’t leave them by the door, in the garage or your vehicle, take them yourself so you can enjoy the satisfaction that comes with completing these tasks.

Reward yourself!

Once you’ve finished deep cleaning and organizing your home, why not complete your project with a small reward.

No, not chocolate. A great way to welcome the new season and freshen up your home’s look is with fresh flowers.

On the other hand, if your closets and cabinetry aren’t helping you keep a room clutter-free, consider a better reward by upgrading to a custom closet solution.

Talk to one of our design consultants to learn more about our home organization solutions.

You can visit our showroom or book a free in-home design consultation. Until then, get started with these spring cleaning tips.

The Anatomy of a Hanger

Closet hangers might seem like a small purchase, but the ones you choose can make a big difference.

There are many different materials and styles of hangers available, from wire to padded. Some hangers are made with additional features like strap hooks and others are made exclusively for pants and skirts.

How do you choose the right hanger for your wardrobe?

At Organized Interiors, we value premium design and offer premium hardwood hangers that will not only keep your closet organized but protect your clothing investment.

Select between high-quality cherry or white hardwood hangers.

The metal head of our hangers is smartly designed with a safety hook to prevent scratching.

The shoulders are strong to support jackets and shirts, and we carry thicker hanger shapes to support heavier suit jackets.

Notches securely hold straps in place and prevent clothing from falling.

Last, but not least, the spine features a supportive cross bar that, like the shoulders, is resistant to slips and creases.

Choosing premium hangers can help you maintain your wardrobe and extend the life of your clothing. Quality hangers will be both stretch and crease-resistant. They will prevent shirts and dresses from slipping and keep items wrinkle-free.

It’s important, however, that your closet isn’t too crowded, as your hangers can only help so much. Purge your closet regularly, eliminating out of season pieces and keeping only what you love and wear often. You can also optimize space by using one hanger for a pants and jacket set.

An organized closet makes it much easier to select an outfit each morning, and with high-quality hangers you don’t have to worry about clothing being stretched out or wrinkled when you’re in a rush.

An Organized Home Can Help Reduce Stress

Work. Bills. A busy schedule. These are just a few common and well-known stressors that people experience.

While some people can find sanctuary in their home after a long and hectic day, others continue to feel stressed into the evening because of clutter.

If your home is somewhat disorganized, it could be causing you to feel stressed. If your home was clean and clutter-free you would notice a significant change in yourself.

An organized home can help give you more energy, calm your mind, reduce arguments with family members or roommates, and prevent important belongings from getting lost.

Try these simple tips for getting organized and you’ll reduce the stress in your life. After experiencing what it’s like to live in a restorative space, you’ll never want to live with clutter again.

Divvy up tasks among family or roommates to make organizing your home more manageable. If everyone is pulling equal weight, you’ll notice that cleaning your home feels like a lot less work than it has in the past.
Clean up after yourself during the day and have everyone in your home do the same. A clean home can easily become messy when dirty dishes, laundry, or toys pile up throughout the week.
Have a designated place for everything. If you know where items should go in your home, it will be much easier to pick up after yourself. You can make this process even easier by labeling storage boxes and bins.
Keep your closets organized, too. Even though you can shut the closet door to hide the clutter, a disorganized closet can make belongings difficult to find and will soon leave you feeling frustrated.

No one enjoys being stressed, so why not feel relaxed and rejuvenated instead? With an organized home, you can reduce stress and start to relax.

If you’re interested in learning more about ways to organize your home, visit our showroom in Vaughan.

Talk to a design consultant about your clutter issues or simply get inspired by some of the products on display.