The holidays are around the corner, a time when we are caught up in the excitement of the season but also overwhelmed by  the chaos around us. With this in mind, we continue in our pursuit to simplify everyday life, we want you to ponder the idea of streamlining one of the most important spaces [...]

New TV, DVD player, gaming console for Christmas? Find it a challenge to keep your media center functional but stylish at the same time? Don’t forget the miles of cable, video games, DVDs, CDs, remote controls and more. The challenge seems almost impossible! Fear not! Our design consultants have the smart solutions you need to [...]

With the holidays finally here, now is the perfect time to be creative. Enjoy some family time making holiday crafts. Times like these make the most out of custom crafting spaces – like those offered by California Closets. Why clutter up the dining room table when you can have a dedicated “creative corner?”  Not only [...]

With Thanksgiving less than a week away, many of us are either very excited to finally be hosting our first Thanksgiving dinner or we’re completely dreading it. Whichever feeling, hosting a Thanksgiving dinner can be quite stressful. Our friends at Apartment Therapy have put together a few tips for all the first timers to help [...]

With the end of September approaching it seems more family and friends are stopping by, schedules are becoming more demanding and time seems to just disappear. Before you know it “stuff” begins to pile up and migrate towards the entryway of your home. Instead of using the excuse “I’ll clean it later,” take a look [...]

It’s not easy getting out of the house on time and completely organized; it’s harder still if there are school-age children in the family and work schedules to juggle.  To make it easier, invite your family to be team players in creating a home environment that simplifies everyone’s lives.  Recognizing the unique schedule of each [...]

Chef or not everyone likes a well organized kitchen. Think about it. The kitchen is a place where a lot of time is spent. Dinner parties, social gatherings, brunch, late night snacks, etc…  Prevent frantic searching and finally enjoy your kitchen! Freshome shows how organization is key (and easy) in these selected places: Cabinets are [...]