Operation Organize: Get Color-Coded
A couple of weeks ago I went on an organizing spree. I did everything from my closets to my cabinets and practically everything in between. There's nothing like putting things in check when you're feeling a little stressed. For me, giving my living space a quick little organizational refresh is like clearing my head and taking a deep breath. Not only does it make me feel good, it makes me less likely to make a mess of things and put them back in the wrong places.
To kick-start my cleaning spree I started with my bookshelves. Usually, my favorite knickknacks, books and random baubles are all mixed up into an orderly hodgepodge of mixed up colors. However, this time I decided to take a different approach. Instead, I organized my shelves according to color. I took all of my blacks, blues and pinks and grouped them together on each shelf. To keep things balanced, I did darker hues on the top and then filtered down to lighter shades. I'm not really one to toot my own horn, but I must say that I'm pretty pleased with the results.
By color-coding my shelves I've breathed new life into an old space–and the best part is I didn't have to spend a penny!
If you're looking to revamp your space on the cheap, I suggest giving this color-coding trick a try. To add some color to your collection, try covering books with bright paper or pretty printed gift-wrap and group accordingly. Or gloss a few of your favorite trinkets with a fun, high gloss paint (check out my Get Glossed DIY on how to give new life to old objects with a little spray-paint).
Color-coding isn't limited to your wall space. I keep lots of things organized in this manner including my clothes, shoes and even my eyeshadows and lipsticks.
Are you going to give your shelves a color-coded update?
If you do, be sure to snap a photograph and upload it to your profile page. I'll feature my favorites in a follow up post.
XO Lauren
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41 comments
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Ok, LOVED how you displayed the Chanel box! I need to do that w/my expensive perfume boxes... Great way to bring some high-class to a room!
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This is amazing. So stunning.. what a brilliant way to spruce up a bookshelf! Love it! :) xo J
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So pretty! Check out the new post on TheEnchantingLife.com about French interior design. I show 3 distinct french designing styles (stripes, feminine, and shabby chic) and how to achieve it in your own home. Come check it out :)
Have an enchanting day,
Natalie
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I love your idea. I never really thought about this, so going to do this before school starts!
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I've never thought of color coded my bookcase....that's really interesting. I may try that and see how it looks because it looks great how you did it. :) So I'll see!! Thanks girl for the tip!
ajwilson412.blogspot.com
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so you still use megazines to get your ideas.thatz great i still do nothing like paper .i mean it is great using tech but its not as inspiring like it use to be..love the collage idea.hope to tryout soon sence i am moving to a new place=)
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I'm so OCD- I have to have everything http://studyonstyle.com">color coded, alphabatized, organized by size... you get the point.
I'm so OCD that I have to refer to it as "CDO" so it's in alphabetical order. Yes, OCD is a real disorder!
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this is a great idea!
can't wait to do this to my apartment when i go back to school in the fall! so excitied (:
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I'm an organizing freak, and this is such a creative idea! thanks!
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Love, Love, Love the shelves!! what an amazing idea!!
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I love color coding my clothes! I didn't think about doing my shoes or purses, but that might be my next step this wkend! Thanks ;-)
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Love this idea! I'll keep this organizing trick in mind when I move next month!
xx-MC
http://mc2squared.blogspot.com
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