Lowe's offers creative ideas for home - or dorm room - organization
Organize in Style
-- The allen + roth 10' Solid Wood Closet Organizer (item #102967) is an all-wood kit that comes standard with the essential pieces to organize your closet. Add additional organizers for customizable storage options. This closet organizer can also be converted into a bathroom storage rack, an entrance-area storage space or even an entertainment center. -- When time comes to bring out the coats and sweaters, better organization and storage in the bedroom becomes a necessity. Under-the-bed storage units (item #340148) with dual flip-top lids are an easily accessible way to maximize often under-utilized spaces and to store seasonal clothing.
It's a Shoe In
-- Trying to find enough room in a closet for every shoe isn't easy, but the Rubbermaid shoe cubbies (item #283797) are a simple fix to any organizational nightmare. The easy-to-install cube can hold up to ten pairs of shoes, and its shape allows for easy stacking of multiple units in one space. -- If there's worry of trying to fit a "shoe obsession" into a dorm room closet, consider an over-the-door storage bag (item #221412), which provides an efficient use of space for more than 24 shoes. This heavy-duty vinyl material is reinforced with a metal frame to provide the strength needed to store all the shoes in your closet, without crowding the floor space. -- Create a fashionable footprint by freshening up your floors with a stylish rug. A functional 5x7 foot rug can add a splash of color to any space while providing the durability to withstand high-traffic areas and protect against dirt. These rugs are great for any budget, retailing for around$60 .
Stow-away
-- Back to school time offers a great excuse to organize and de-clutter. Consider customizable storage containers of all sizes and colors that can complement any home's decor, like the canvas storage cubbies and baskets by allen + roth (items # 320867, 320877, 320814). The products' unique designs and convenient handles provide functional, stylized simplicity. -- Messy electrical cords can affect the organized appearance of any room and loose cords can create tripping hazards in crowded dorm rooms. Provide a clean, finished look by organizing electrical cords on any floor or wall surface with a cord organizer starter kit (item #295341). Don't forget a surge protector (item #101342) to ensure more accessible use of electrical outlets when space is limited.
Organize Your Day, Easier
-- For a twist on homework, to-do lists and creative work spaces, makeover your room withIdeaPaint . This innovative paint product can create a high-performance dry erase surface out of a wall, table or door, among other options. This product is great for creating message boards in an office, kitchen or entryway while providing a unique, stylish and useful way to communicate with family and friends. -- Lowe's also offers Valspar Chalkboard Specialty Enamel (item # 203261), available in black and green finishes. Develop convenient message boards in an office, kitchen or home entrance and consider priming your message-board with Interior Flat Magnetic Primer (item # 115535) before using the chalkboard paint to create a magnetic message board conveniently used anywhere in your home.
Fast Food
-- Don't forget small appliances to store easy-to-reach snacks and drinks during the school year. Whether it's used in a playroom or dorm room, a compact fridge provides easy access to your favorite foods without sacrificing style. Add a compact microwave to create convenient meals on the go.
Getting organized during the back to school season will ensure success throughout the year - or at least make back to school a little easier. Lowe's offers more helpful tips and how-to videos to jump start your back to campus organizational efforts this year. Visit http://www.lowes.com/videos for more information on the go.
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