Everything in its place

I have found that if something has a designated place, I am far more likely to put it away. This has proven to be a practical guideline for working on homes. At the beginning of the renovation process, we ask questions like, “Where will the vacuum cleaner and the broom stay? Is there dish storage near the dishwasher? Where will the towels go? Where will people hang their coats?

The new master bathroom features a walk-in closet.

The answers to these questions, and others, drive the plans for the renovation and our big goal of making homes livable.

In this home, each of the bedrooms has a walk-in closet, plus we have added a coat closet near the front door and a linen closet near the hall bath. The kitchen has new cabinets and features a coffee station next to the refrigerator. The laundry room also has a storage area.

A place for everything, and everything in its place.