Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Clutter control: Style maven Maybelle Imasa-Stukuls reveals her storage secrets for tiny spaces


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Any unused space is fair game for storage. Drawers on casters conceal seldom-used items under the bed. They also work well for storing toys in a cramped kid's room. Under-bed drawers $75 from Stumasa. BONUS TIP Use garment bags to keep dust out of stored linens.Luna Espresso Basket Storage BenchDesigner, illustrator, and calligrapher Maybelle Imasa-Stukuls shares a one-closet, 740-square-foot home with her woodworker husband, Greg Stukuls, and their dog, Kiki. Both Maybelle and Greg design for Stumasa, a furniture store in San Francisco. She describes their shared predilection for organization: "Shortly after we met, I came home from a trip to my closetless apartment to find an armoire he'd hand-built. I knew it was love." Her advice for living minimally:The Topeka Garden Council will meet for a brunch at 10 a.m. Nov. 5 at Old Prairie Town, 124 N.W. Fillmore. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to share. Information: 286-1317.PUT FURNITURE TO WORKEach class will be offered at 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on its scheduled day, and an extra class will be at 9 a.m. Nov. 10. Seating is limited; make reservations by calling 271-0684.Cubbies are ideal for storage and display--and are easy to stack. "I'm constantly changing that area as we acquire new art and books," says Maybelle. Cubes $60 and $80 from Stumasa Office Basics accordion style organizer $36; seejanework.com BOUNS TIP A tower of books makes a great display pedestal.RECYCLE MAGAZINES Tear favorite ideas and recipes from magazines and store in folders.Decorating classesThese timeless furniture options will give your home that stand out appeal that�s sure to impress any and everyone invited to your home!HIDE WHAT YOU RARELY USECoventry Large Antique Black Media Stand"Freestanding wall units can be much less expensive than built-ins," says Maybelle. Custom wall unit $3,800 and wire baskets $29 each from Stumasa. Chalkboard by not Neutral, $36; seejanework.com BONUS TIP Create a niche in the unit for a workstation to add even more function.Wood Bookcase/ Display Cabinet

INFO Stumasa (stumasa.com or 415/759-1234)




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