January is THE month for organization. Even if you are not prone to organizing any other time of the year, there is something about a new year that gets folks motivated to start fresh and tidy.
In my business, the main design tip I can give you is to get organized and STAY organized. Just like exercising, organization is a daily habit. You can throw as much money you want at a new room or home, but none of it will matter if it's all a mess in a week. No one will care that you spent $$$$$$ on a gorgeous new living room if it is covered up with stuff and clutter.
One area to start and keep organized is your everyday entry area. Whether you have the luxury of a designated mudroom, or you simply have a section of wall right inside your door, you CAN keep organized. Keys, phones, backpacks, purses, scarves, hats, gloves, shoes, papers, mail, etc. Think about what absolutely needs to be in your mudroom before you begin organizing. Look at photos online from Pinterest, Houzz, or simply Google "mudrooms" to get ideas. Or hire a professional organizer, interior designer, or decorator in your area to help.
After you are organized, REMEMBER, you MUST KEEP IT THAT WAY. Train yourself and your family to put papers, keys, mail, etc in their spot EVERYDAY. This is a habit that will pay off when you are trying to get out the door in the morning.
COMMIT TO ORGANIZATION THIS YEAR.
Your life and your family will thank you for it.
Simple "mud wall".
Lovely closed mudroom storage.
A J. Lawrence Design mudroom. Luxurious and ORGANIZED.
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