When people think of organizing their home, the dining room does not immediately come to mind. However, it is usually a sizeable space that could use a little organization. Reworking this area of the home can free up space elsewhere, especially in the kitchen and linen closet. Consider these creative ways to organize a dining room, and use storage options with a stylish touch. It is not necessary to spend a lot of money to create stylish storage space in any room of the home.
Organize the Top of a Buffet with Covered Lined Baskets
A dining room is a place with storage potential, and it is easy to organize with covered lined baskets. The baskets can be used to store and organize everything from cloth or paper napkins to flatware. If a buffet is a part of the dining room furnishings, buy enough covered lined baskets to span the top. If space allows, slide covered lined baskets beneath the buffet as well. All of them can be used to organize and store dining room related items. As previously mentioned, this will open up space in kitchen cabinets and storage closets.
Invest in a Stylish Metal Organizer with Rattan Drawers
It is not necessary to spend hundreds of dollars on new dining room furniture when trying to organize the space in creative new ways. Look for a stylish metal freestanding organizer with rattan drawers. The top can be used to serve food or for display. The drawers can be used to organize and hold utensils, serving spoons and forks, napkins, extra tablecloths, napkin rings and even holiday dishes.
Repurpose an Old Chest of Drawers to the Dining Room
If you do not have a dining room buffet, organize the space with an old chest of drawers. A stylish antique chest of drawers looks absolutely lovely in a dining room of the appropriate style. To make it look less like a bedroom furnishing and more like a dining room buffet, top it with a runner and a tabletop work of art such as a candle tray display. Organize the drawers with extra tablecloths, silverware, well-wrapped plates and other dishes that are not currently being used along with anything else in need of storage. This is a great way to repurpose an unused chest of drawers while finding a practical and creative way to organize the dining room. Everything will be close at hand, and other places that were previously used to store the aforementioned items will be a little less crowded.