Utility Chic (105)Interior Designer Sheila Bridges shows us how to create interiors that maximize space without sacrificing style when she interviews guest Chris Kennedy, who recently downsized from his family home to a 300 square foot home in New York City.
With the help of professional organizer Ann Sullivan, Sheila takes on the home's classic clutter zones, demonstrating innovative storage solutions and furniture items with high design and functionality in mind.
Small Space — Big Ideas
- Baltic birch is a type of wood grown for harvest. It's sometimes used to make skateboards.
- To make a small space seem larger, keep the palette of materials to a
minimum and repeat them throughout your space.
- The transparency of frosted glass gives the illusion of a greater sense
of space.
Contact Information
Chris Kennedy
Forbidden Edges Design
Forbiddenedges@yahoo.com
Storage Secrets
- To reduce clutter on open shelves, gather small items in storage boxes or baskets.
- When storing seasonal clothing or shoes, place a photo of the item on
the outside for easy identification.
- Upgrade an ordinary file cabinet with metallic spray paint to match your
décor.
Designer's Notebook
- To create a home that's functionally chic.
- Clear out clutter.
- Store things in stylish containers.
- Dividing screens give one room two functions.
- Flip down beds double your living space.
- Look for innovative ways to maximize kitchen cabinet space
- Dual purpose furniture offers seating and storage.
- Create a media center in an armoire.
Contact Information
Ann T. Sullivan
ATS Organizing Services
212.928.8522
ann@atsorganizing.com
www.atsorganizing.com
Clutter Zones
- Get rid of unwanted goods by donating them to charity. Keep your receipt for a tax deduction.
- Shelf dividers help keep folded clothing neat on open shelves.
- Utilize bathroom wall space by storing extra towels on luggage racks
placed high on the wall.
- Give your ottoman another purpose. Place a tray on top to use it as a
coffee table.
- Consolidate your remote controls with a single universal remote control
- available at any electronics store.
Sheila's Fab Finds: Bringing It Home
