Phase 2 of The House Behind The Trees ~ The downstairs #TeelsBuildaHouse

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So we are starting the downstairs ... I HATE to say basement because we had a basement in our old home, where you opened a door and went down stairs separated from anything else. It was a finished basement complete with a bedroom, craft room, family/game room and we spent a lot of time there ~ our oldest son moved down there in jr high and stayed through high school ... until we finished the master suite in the attic then he moved back up to the bedroom floor with his brother and sister.  So here our downstairs is open to the rest of the house, you can see through to the outside from the top of the stairs going down because we have a wall of windows down there as well.  We really didn't plan to have a kiddo down there but since we are having to do a switch-a-roo with rooms (I'll explain later) he is moving home soon and will be downstairs. Anyhoo, our downstairs will house our main family room, our middle sons room, a full bath and kitchenette.  I thought it would be fun ...
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New Year New Orgainzation ~ Genius Double-Duty Organizing Ideas

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Magazine Rack ~ A bit of chalk paint turned this wooden organizer into a shabby-chic place for pans that's totally worthy of a spot on a countertop.

Magazine Rack ~ A bit of chalk paint turned this wooden organizer into a shabby-chic place for pans that's totally worthy of a spot on a countertop.

Magazine File ~ Flip this office staple on its side to create the perfect home for a stack of cans that would otherwise roll off your shelf.


Pegboard ~ A flat pegboard is a versatile storage tool for many utility spaces (or cute craft rooms!). But up the organizational angle by morphing a board into a storage bin with spots for supplies both inside and out.

Mason Jar ~ If you use mason jars to store dry ingredients and other non-perishables in your pantry, keep the look uniform by filling a few more with stacks of baking supplies, like these perfectly sized cupcake liners.

Spice Rack ~ Tell paprika and garlic powder to hit the road; these handy holders are great for keeping nail polish and other beauty supplies within easy reach in your bathroom.

Wine Rack ~ If you're more likely to curl up with knitting needles than a glass of red, trade out bottles for colorful skeins with this cozy storage solution. You can also add this to the mud room for mittens, hats and gloves!

Dresser Drawer ~ Before you drag an old piece of furniture out to the curb, consider repurposing the drawers as under-the-bed bins (add wheels to make access even easier). Bonus: They blend better with the room design than plastic boxes.

Coat Hooks ~ Drop a row of hooks down to the floor to finally clear your entryway of everyone's dirty sneakers.

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