I don't often land on quick projects in our house, and this one really should have been a storage reorganization and that's it! But, as with many old houses, something quick can spiral and scope creep can set in. It definitely did with our tiny front closet. Our closet is only about 20" deep and 26" wide, but its sloppy care over the century had left exposed lead paint on the woodwork, and spots where damaged plaster left a lot of dust.
Still, this closet needs to work for all six of us! With our family size in a relatively small bungalow, we do try to keep the amount of things under control. So, each person having a capsule-coat collection really helps. The big kids each have a light jacket and a winter coat, and the little kids have winter jackets and snow suits. My husband has just one coat that lives in this closet, and I have four. We also have a back entry with slightly more storage space, but it's all open. So, every day use for the front closet really is dedicated to the big kids. They each have a hook on the door for their backpacks and the coat of the season.
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Katie SwansonI am a parent, creative spirit, and old house lover. My big passions are sustainable design and preservation. Bringing these together is key to moving existing homes into the future. * By subscribing to the monthly newsletter, you consent to receive links this month's blog posts and other relevant blog updates, a round up of things I love, and as a throwback to my DIY days, I may toss in an exclusive knit or crochet pattern of mine. Archives
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