Every home, however beautiful, has a place where the nuts and bolts of life exist — the place where the laundry lives, where the dog gets washed, where the vacuums and mops and buckets stand side-by-side with the recycling bins. It’s the out-of-sight place that enables us to live a civilized life everywhere else.
Of course, in other parts of the world it’s natural to let some of the “inner workings” hang right out on the street for everyone to see! Funny how laundry can look so charming in that context.
Real life needs space for the messes that go with it, but they don’t have to be your focal point. Give your room a chance to show its best side. You’ll feel better about yourself. Some of the “toy chests” being made these days would work well in ANY room. This black one is only [ read more… ]
