Over the past half year I have been contemplating various solutions for storage in our den. The room is part play area, part family and tv room. So at night when our lil' guy goes to bed, it's nice to put all the toys away so we can relax and watch the tube.
For a while we had a few big toy buckets that we would load up with toys and stack in the corner. It never worked too well, as he would simply crawl in them to dig for a mysterious toy at the bottom of the pile, creating a disorganized mess. We even try rotating toys from the garage, though the inside toys always seem to line the area near the fireplace.
I investigated various built-in cabinet options, ranging from pretty expensive to "you've got to be out of your mind" price tags. And thus, the idea of "built-ins" was "out."
Then we got on Craigslist this weekend and found a perfect solution! We found an entertainment center that comes in three modules -- one center module for the TV, with storage below, and 2 shelving modules for either side of the TV. We decided we could fit the 2 shelving cabinets together on one side and the armoire for the TV on the other...and it's a perfect fit for the perfect price.
The only bummer was that this awesome set of furniture was 67 miles away and we had to drive both vehicles just to get it all home. But it all fit in our vehicles and we had a Saturday driving adventure to boot!
We have now rearranged the furniture to accomodate the new feel of the room, and we also purchased some storage containers (baskets, clear plastic toy organizers, etc.) I smile each time I now see my den transformation.
I am glad we were patient and looked for the right solution for the right price. Craigslist is such a goldmine!
For a while we had a few big toy buckets that we would load up with toys and stack in the corner. It never worked too well, as he would simply crawl in them to dig for a mysterious toy at the bottom of the pile, creating a disorganized mess. We even try rotating toys from the garage, though the inside toys always seem to line the area near the fireplace.
I investigated various built-in cabinet options, ranging from pretty expensive to "you've got to be out of your mind" price tags. And thus, the idea of "built-ins" was "out."
Then we got on Craigslist this weekend and found a perfect solution! We found an entertainment center that comes in three modules -- one center module for the TV, with storage below, and 2 shelving modules for either side of the TV. We decided we could fit the 2 shelving cabinets together on one side and the armoire for the TV on the other...and it's a perfect fit for the perfect price.
The only bummer was that this awesome set of furniture was 67 miles away and we had to drive both vehicles just to get it all home. But it all fit in our vehicles and we had a Saturday driving adventure to boot!
We have now rearranged the furniture to accomodate the new feel of the room, and we also purchased some storage containers (baskets, clear plastic toy organizers, etc.) I smile each time I now see my den transformation.
I am glad we were patient and looked for the right solution for the right price. Craigslist is such a goldmine!
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