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Tackling Bedside Clutter
I had two problems I needed to tackle in my bedroom. I think I found terrific solutions to both.
- Cord clutter from the computer bedside area. Where do you stash the cords without a desk?
- No nightstand. We recently moved to TN and I left behind my bedroom furniture assuming we’d get new furniture, but our VA home didn’t sell so new furniture is not in the near future. This left my bedside floor a jumble of books, magazines, etc.
Here is the jumble of cords for the computer, mouse, Kindle, phone, lamp, etc.
A few weeks ago I organized my office cord clutter. But I wasn’t sure how to deal with this bedside cord clutter. Then I saw an HGTV article about using alternatives to traditional nightstands. This gave me the idea to use my book shelf as a nightstand.
Step 1: Gather tools: Velcro, scissors and a ClosetMaid Fabric Drawer
Step 2. Untangle and Velcro the cords.
Step 3. Put the cords inside the fabric drawer. Move the bookshelf next to the bed to use as a nightstand.
Step 4. Put the the fabric drawer (full of cords) inside the bookshelf next to the bed. Cords that go to the wall go out behind bookshelf. Cords that go to the computer come out the front.
Now my Kindle (if you don’t know what a Kindle is read this), mouse and MP3 (not in this photo) have their own little recharging shelf.
tada….
After: New Nightstand, No Cord Clutter
I can blog while I snuggle under the quilts or work here when the children are on my office computer. And no more tangled cords.
Tackle Cost: Velcro $4.00 + fabric drawer $7.00 = $11.00. Purchased at at Lowes. Bookshelf was already in the room I just moved it next to the bed. I purchased this bookshelf at Smartfurniture.
The cubes are the perfect size for the fabric drawers and for keeping books on each subject in it’s own cube. I hope to get more for our schoolroom (dining room) in the future.
My laptop is sitting on a Table Mate, purchased years ago. The table adjusts easily, stores flat and you can scoot it close to the bed or couch. They are now available in Woodgrain colors. They work well for school work. I bought one for my mom and dad.
This is a Tackle it Tuesday post where you tackle something in your home and share with other bloggers.
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Wow, what a great idea!
Morning Rose’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday - Valentine’s Banquet
February 18th, 2008 at 8:51 pm
Great tackle! What a neat and creative way to solve your cord dilema! Happy TT.
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February 18th, 2008 at 11:36 pm
I like the idea. Great job!
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February 19th, 2008 at 1:43 am
Great tackle. I can’t stand to see clutter.
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February 19th, 2008 at 5:37 am
What a great tackle - I love the way it looks! I also like the way you showed us the details of the process. Thank you.
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February 19th, 2008 at 7:43 am
WHAT A TASK! Hubby did my tackle HE HE! Come on over and check out the remodeling.
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February 19th, 2008 at 7:48 am
great post! i love what you did here!
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February 19th, 2008 at 8:25 am
WOW! That looks really terrific! Good use of what you all ready had.
February 19th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
I LOVE it! It looks great. And it was cheap!!
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February 19th, 2008 at 1:10 pm
Wow! You came up with a great solution, and it looks wonderful. Way to go!! I love those fabric drawers, too… might be some good uses for those on my sewing room project. Thanks for the great ideas!
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February 19th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
Great job! First…I need to get a router! And then one of those tabletop mates for the laptop!
February 19th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
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February 19th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
i am so jealous of your kindle!
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February 19th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
Great Job! The shelves look awesome. I’d love to read a blog about the Kindle. I think I’d love one, but I’m not sure. I don’t want to save up for, and purchase one only to be disappointed.
February 19th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
Wow, great post.
We’ve been tackling everything and dumping it! We’re trying to de-clutter everything and boy is it a task for a family with 8 kids and a lot of junk! I tackled the kitchen cupboards the other day. Got rid of 3 large box of stuff and a bag of trash. The kitchen just looks more cleaner now and it’s a nice feeling! 
Blessings!
Jocelyn
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