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Think outside the box when constructing an Ikea Expedit bookshelf to construct your own custom shelves like this one from Ikea Hackers made from 3 separate Expedit units.

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Tina Pfeiffer That's pretty neat!

bright, cheerful, well-organized mudroom with plenty of storage spots. thisoldhouse.com; Photo: Eric Roth

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a well-organized open pantry.

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ShoeDaydreams Mine looks like this. I just decant a lot of stuff. And I don't buy a bunch of processed crap.

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Laura Ecker I have to agree with Maggie. Not very realistic. but a good idea to work toward.

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Karena Johnson yeah but not so practical in an earthquake, come visit chch nz

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Veronica Flores Looks a lot like my pantry shelves too! We have open shelving- it's deep enough that the only time I might worry about earthquakes is if we had a big one, and then my primary concern living in a 100 year old house would NOT be my jars of beans smashing on the floor. LOL. (Also, agree with ShoeDaydreams- if you don't buy processed junk it's a very realistic option!!!)

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Kenn Taber This isn't meant to be all of your pantry items. This is a pantry display wall only. On this wall, you display the interesting/attractive items and throw the chips and cake mix boxes in a place that's hidden. I do this in my home. That which can be seen looks nice. That which doesn't is behind doors.

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might not be practical for many. but i'd love to hang my rolls of wrap or leftover wallpaper.

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love the cozy banquette. really love the the surprising (and hidden) storage ideas.

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great idea! put an old dresser to use holding china.

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Missmelissamiss Hmm maybe the one i have and paint it pretty color

concealed storage with cute chalkboard tags

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Missmelissamiss Chalkboard tags!!

personalized labeling system for each family member. that's well-organized (and simple to do)

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start with an IKEA box. love this idea.

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Laura Ecker What is the purpose of the numbers?

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Cinda Schamber Dandy storage idea!

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Cinda Schamber I think the blurb says she records what in each # and can check her list too find exactly what she is looking for

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Cinda Schamber Numbers not necessary, letters or picture or anything would work! Post it's

a well-organized tub for summer.

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April Brown Maddry I need to do this!

a clever idea with chalkboard paint

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Devlyn Fennell yeah, seems a little redundant...

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Samantha McGarry It's so husbands know where to out things when they empty the dishwasher, right?

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Skye Copeland Lol, I love searching for my dishes when my husband does them. =] It could be applied to other storage ideas though.

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Woodbridge Wines Cute idea!

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Jamie Thompson lol Samantha, that was my first thought ' good for 'husband/kid training'

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clever way to disguise styrofoam coolers inside.

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store kitchen ingredients in pretty glass jars. photo by katherine wolkoff

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Patti Foley-Mutascio I just started to use empty jars.....Great for the little amount left in the larger container......You can see what you have in a flash!

amazing closet transformation. photo by johnny valiant

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Laurel McFarland I love organization

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Emma Kania oh! i saw this in the magazine!! its amazing!!!!

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Kerstin Larson Clearly not a NYC Apt

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Ellie Reynolds i tore this out of my copy and pinned on my real life inspiration board!

craft room makeover. photos by johnny valiant

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A great way to organize & display books in a child's room via Elizabeth Sullivan Design

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Nina Lucido Maybe you could put the ones that are too young for them (but you just dont want to part with yet) on the top rows - or ones that are a little too advanced and rotate them out.

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Laura Ecker I rarely make a negative comment, but this looks like a store shelf. It makes the room look busy, certainly not a relaxing place to read. And for a child's room, how long would it stay this way?

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Laura Ecker Not appropriate for a child's room. It might stay organized for 30 seconds.

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Malin Pitt So cute!!

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Krystle Corkrean @Karen Buryn I can see you doing this!

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smart way to sneak in storage

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Betty Grey it sounds good!

garage organizing

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New use for shutters

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Janice Treadwell what a great way to repurpose...very "green"!

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Pamela Peters Very creative.

shoe storage solution

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Maliha Ahmad i want to do this with a wine rack i found at a consignment shop!

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Kelly Sperry Instead of displaying your china...

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Kathy Montgomery I just bought a cabinet at a flea market and it looks just like this one. It is white and needs painting and I like the color of this one.

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JusTLiviNg in Lurv with this!

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Laura Ecker This could get my award for great idea of the year. I would buy artsy shoes that didn't even fit me just to display them.

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handy rod for storage

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Do It All Wannabe the rod is a good idea, but those baskets are GREAT

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Anna Thompson Great Idea !!!

under the bathroom sink.

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Amanda Murphy The container store

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Miss Ar-Feinel I did this a while back and it was so helpful to keep those cabinets organized! Baskets similar to the pink ones on the right can be found in any dollar store. Then I got the drawers at Bed bath and beyond while they were on sale, although I think Target carries them for a good price.

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Lily Morgan they carry all of those at target and the container store :) this is such a great idea!!!

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Collette Hanna perfect for my girl's bathroom; let's hope she keeps it this way...

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clever kitchen helper

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Mary Hetland I use that same hanger to hold my necklaces.

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Krissy Tiglias great idea!

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Cindy White-Lange I do too!!

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My Home Life This is wonderful!

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Carmen Guevara es una gran idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

diy decals for labeling jars. get the easy tutorial at thepainthive.blogspot

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Ruth Webster Awesome.

mason jars for holding make-up brushes and more.

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Lovey Howell great idea

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Laura Ecker Very clever.

loving this message board idea

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Kelly Godon I have the perfect spot for this.......

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Linda Jeffries Great idea....could use this in my kitchen

organized artist

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Carmen Guevara QUE GENIA,POR DIOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

perfect colors and storage ideas

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Marie Anderson Oops. Cot near radiator... Safety first people!

organized mudrooms make me happy.

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Rebecca Dauber if I had an empty meudroom it would look nice and organized too. LOL

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Ruth Ehrlich Wish we had a mudroom!

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Jennifer Woolslayer where do you get that big file thingy, want

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Ruth Ehrlich If I had a entrance hall in the back entrance this would be great for all the coats, mittens, extra shoes, boots -- etc.

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Carol Jacobson-Reece Looks too neat.

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Trays by Hay corral and elevate your pens and clips via wallpaper.com

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ikea's best from creamy life

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Jane Holland Lots of storage

spice storage from beautifulness

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colorful wall hooks from chocolate creative

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