Comments on: Workspace of the Week: An Unclutterer’s office http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/13/workspace-of-the-week-an-unclutterers-office/ Daily tips on how to organize your home and office. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:16:19 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Courtney http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/13/workspace-of-the-week-an-unclutterers-office/comment-page-1/#comment-50804 Courtney Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:27:26 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4303#comment-50804 I love seeing these before and after photos, what great offices! I love seeing these before and after photos, what great offices!

]]> By: Secret Squirrel http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/13/workspace-of-the-week-an-unclutterers-office/comment-page-1/#comment-50725 Secret Squirrel Tue, 16 Feb 2010 03:47:37 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4303#comment-50725 I know this is now a year old, but there's a new product with a similar idea for MUCH less and not as tall as well. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Leaning-Wall-Shelf-With-Desk-Top/12575421 I know this is now a year old, but there’s a new product with a similar idea for MUCH less and not as tall as well.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Lean.....p/12575421

]]> By: WebWorkerDaily » Archive 5 Inspirational Workspaces « http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/13/workspace-of-the-week-an-unclutterers-office/comment-page-1/#comment-28817 WebWorkerDaily » Archive 5 Inspirational Workspaces « Sat, 28 Feb 2009 17:39:29 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4303#comment-28817 [...] Erin Doland’s Workspace Erin Doland's Workspace [...] [...] Erin Doland’s Workspace Erin Doland's Workspace [...]

]]> By: Erin Doland http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/13/workspace-of-the-week-an-unclutterers-office/comment-page-1/#comment-28345 Erin Doland Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:13:59 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4303#comment-28345 The 5 hours included installation and then setting up all of my components with cables: laptop, monitor, phone, speakers, lights, printer, etc. Thank you for the kind words, Scott!! The 5 hours included installation and then setting up all of my components with cables: laptop, monitor, phone, speakers, lights, printer, etc.

Thank you for the kind words, Scott!!

]]> By: Scott Roewer http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/13/workspace-of-the-week-an-unclutterers-office/comment-page-1/#comment-28344 Scott Roewer Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:01:24 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4303#comment-28344 Great job with the office makeover. A friend once said to me "You're an elfa® whore" because I'm such a believer. With a top track held every 8" - installation can't get much easier then that! My clients are amazed at how quickly it goes up. Question - Did the 5 hours include moving out your old system and organizing everything in its place, or is that how long it took you to hang the elfa®? Readers should note the solid shelves require 24" each and that they can not be cut by the store. I'd also point out what I think takes the most time during installation - removing the damn stickers from the product! Again, great job. PS - Love the Mac. Great job with the office makeover. A friend once said to me “You’re an elfa® whore” because I’m such a believer. With a top track held every 8″ – installation can’t get much easier then that!

My clients are amazed at how quickly it goes up. Question – Did the 5 hours include moving out your old system and organizing everything in its place, or is that how long it took you to hang the elfa®?

Readers should note the solid shelves require 24″ each and that they can not be cut by the store. I’d also point out what I think takes the most time during installation – removing the damn stickers from the product!

Again, great job. PS – Love the Mac.

]]> By: chaotic kitten http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/13/workspace-of-the-week-an-unclutterers-office/comment-page-1/#comment-28179 chaotic kitten Sun, 15 Feb 2009 09:35:30 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4303#comment-28179 Fascinating to see your office, thank you for sharing, it looks great! Fascinating to see your office, thank you for sharing, it looks great!

]]> By: Mardi http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/13/workspace-of-the-week-an-unclutterers-office/comment-page-1/#comment-28177 Mardi Sun, 15 Feb 2009 05:32:47 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4303#comment-28177 I love the new office setup - I read your posts on it in Real Simple with interest. Funny thing is, it made me really want an office like it... then I realised I already do have something kind of similar, so you've actually made me appreciate what I have more. I love the new office setup – I read your posts on it in Real Simple with interest.

Funny thing is, it made me really want an office like it… then I realised I already do have something kind of similar, so you’ve actually made me appreciate what I have more.

]]> By: Kim http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/13/workspace-of-the-week-an-unclutterers-office/comment-page-1/#comment-28163 Kim Sat, 14 Feb 2009 19:03:58 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4303#comment-28163 Love it!! The Real Simple pieces made me miss designing elfa, a little bit, but I love your set up. (I worked at the Container Store for a couple years. Space Planning was one of my favorite parts of the job, and I used to be pretty good at it. It's also the most surprising skill from that job that turned out to be really useful in my current job, which is working for an affordable housing organization. Who knew?) Love it!! The Real Simple pieces made me miss designing elfa, a little bit, but I love your set up.

(I worked at the Container Store for a couple years. Space Planning was one of my favorite parts of the job, and I used to be pretty good at it. It’s also the most surprising skill from that job that turned out to be really useful in my current job, which is working for an affordable housing organization. Who knew?)

]]> By: Linda http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/13/workspace-of-the-week-an-unclutterers-office/comment-page-1/#comment-28156 Linda Sat, 14 Feb 2009 15:33:38 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4303#comment-28156 Love the post in the Real Simple...and absolutely love elfa! A note to Aaron, have had to replace the "less expensive version" of this system in my closet one time too many to not stick with the product...having said that you get what you pay for. Love the post in the Real Simple…and absolutely love elfa! A note to Aaron, have had to replace the “less expensive version” of this system in my closet one time too many to not stick with the product…having said that you get what you pay for.

]]> By: Erin Doland http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/13/workspace-of-the-week-an-unclutterers-office/comment-page-1/#comment-28139 Erin Doland Sat, 14 Feb 2009 02:04:48 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4303#comment-28139 @bekah -- My sewing machine is really light. Also, it's below shoulder height for me. I'm pretty tall. @bekah — My sewing machine is really light. Also, it’s below shoulder height for me. I’m pretty tall.

]]> By: bekah http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/13/workspace-of-the-week-an-unclutterers-office/comment-page-1/#comment-28134 bekah Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:31:14 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4303#comment-28134 The only thing that seems odd, is the placement of the sewing machine. How difficult is it to access and use? Seems like back strain whenever you needed to get it down. I, too, keep my sewing machine on a shelf. It's only a few feet off the ground and the carry case is in place so I just lift the handle. The only thing that seems odd, is the placement of the sewing machine. How difficult is it to access and use? Seems like back strain whenever you needed to get it down.

I, too, keep my sewing machine on a shelf. It’s only a few feet off the ground and the carry case is in place so I just lift the handle.

]]> By: Aaron Rabideau http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/13/workspace-of-the-week-an-unclutterers-office/comment-page-1/#comment-28133 Aaron Rabideau Fri, 13 Feb 2009 22:43:30 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4303#comment-28133 I adopted a setup using this type of shelving hardware about 4 years ago. After my first purchase from an organizational store similar (like the Container Store) I saw identical hardware (except for the extra deep desk shelf and its supports) at Home Depot for one quarter the price. I'm not sure if they're still carrying them but it might be worth checking out for anyone who is thinking of going this route. I adopted a setup using this type of shelving hardware about 4 years ago. After my first purchase from an organizational store similar (like the Container Store) I saw identical hardware (except for the extra deep desk shelf and its supports) at Home Depot for one quarter the price. I’m not sure if they’re still carrying them but it might be worth checking out for anyone who is thinking of going this route.

]]> By: Erin Doland http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/13/workspace-of-the-week-an-unclutterers-office/comment-page-1/#comment-28126 Erin Doland Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:16:12 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4303#comment-28126 @Shalin -- When I'm working, all I can see is the bulletin board behind my computer. On it are inspirational items, so I don't mind looking at them. My husband and I are the only two people who regularly come into this room, so I'm not really that concerned about its aesthetic. When I was putting it together, I was only thinking about convenience. If it were in a higher foot traffic space, then maybe I would do some sort of roller blinds or cabinet doors. Since I can't see the other shelves while I'm working, though, it doesn't bother me. @Shalin — When I’m working, all I can see is the bulletin board behind my computer. On it are inspirational items, so I don’t mind looking at them.

My husband and I are the only two people who regularly come into this room, so I’m not really that concerned about its aesthetic. When I was putting it together, I was only thinking about convenience. If it were in a higher foot traffic space, then maybe I would do some sort of roller blinds or cabinet doors. Since I can’t see the other shelves while I’m working, though, it doesn’t bother me.

]]> By: Shalin http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/13/workspace-of-the-week-an-unclutterers-office/comment-page-1/#comment-28124 Shalin Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:42:32 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4303#comment-28124 Erin, that looks really neat and organized. I was wondering about if it's not visually overwhelming for you. I love the structure and organization of the shelving unit and use of your existing furniture. However, when I look at organized units like that, I personally feel a strong urge of cover up shelves above seated eye-level for it to be visually quiet. Just with some plain bedsheet material, etc. I just like a big clean view - so having some hanging curtains for each shelf would work for me - especially if I really have to sit and think. Thoughts? Best, Shalin P.S. - Love the "Mary Poppins closet" name :) Erin, that looks really neat and organized. I was wondering about if it’s not visually overwhelming for you. I love the structure and organization of the shelving unit and use of your existing furniture.

However, when I look at organized units like that, I personally feel a strong urge of cover up shelves above seated eye-level for it to be visually quiet. Just with some plain bedsheet material, etc. I just like a big clean view – so having some hanging curtains for each shelf would work for me – especially if I really have to sit and think.

Thoughts?

Best,
Shalin
P.S. – Love the “Mary Poppins closet” name :)

]]> By: tuppenz http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/13/workspace-of-the-week-an-unclutterers-office/comment-page-1/#comment-28112 tuppenz Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:06:57 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4303#comment-28112 I knew the Pepsi bottles had to be special, which they are. I'm glad the items on your top shelf are visible when you are standing - from the photo it looks as if they are close to the ceiling. I have a "monster" made out of a few pieces of wood by one of my grandsons when he was a toddler. It sits in the corner of the half-bath in my house and I wouldn't dream of getting rid of it. He has colored it with a few "genius" strokes of a pink crayon. The fact that it is a monster is only obvious to the two of us. I knew the Pepsi bottles had to be special, which they are. I’m glad the items on your top shelf are visible when you are standing – from the photo it looks as if they are close to the ceiling.

I have a “monster” made out of a few pieces of wood by one of my grandsons when he was a toddler. It sits in the corner of the half-bath in my house and I wouldn’t dream of getting rid of it. He has colored it with a few “genius” strokes of a pink crayon. The fact that it is a monster is only obvious to the two of us.

]]> By: Elliot http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/13/workspace-of-the-week-an-unclutterers-office/comment-page-1/#comment-28111 Elliot Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:54:18 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4303#comment-28111 Now that I go back and look at your post on your "Mary Poppins Closet" where did you get those bi-fold doors? Everywhere I look, I can't find read-made 8' tall bifold doors, and ordering them from Home Depot was going to cost almost $800. That said, I do prefer your new layout. The modular shelving as work-space has a very clean and modern feel to it. I have been considering something like that, but already have built-in book shelves on one of the walls in my home office. Now that I go back and look at your post on your “Mary Poppins Closet” where did you get those bi-fold doors? Everywhere I look, I can’t find read-made 8′ tall bifold doors, and ordering them from Home Depot was going to cost almost $800.

That said, I do prefer your new layout. The modular shelving as work-space has a very clean and modern feel to it. I have been considering something like that, but already have built-in book shelves on one of the walls in my home office.

]]> By: Jill http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/13/workspace-of-the-week-an-unclutterers-office/comment-page-1/#comment-28109 Jill Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:28:47 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4303#comment-28109 Thanks for sharing the process with us. It was so helpful to see how you planned and executed the plan. Enjoy the new space! Thanks for sharing the process with us. It was so helpful to see how you planned and executed the plan.

Enjoy the new space!

]]> By: Erin Doland http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/13/workspace-of-the-week-an-unclutterers-office/comment-page-1/#comment-28105 Erin Doland Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:50:13 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4303#comment-28105 @tuppenz -- I can't see the paintings when I'm sitting down, but you can see them from every place else in the room. Both are paintings by a British artist ... on the left is a scene from the movie Amelie, and the right is a scene from the movie The Big Lebowski. They make me laugh. The soda bottles are from when I was an exchange student in the Soviet Union in 1990 while Gorbachev was still in power. I kept very little from my time there. I have some pictures, a necklace, and these two bottles. They're not financially valuable (at least, not that I know of), but they're valuable to me. The mug up on the top shelf isn't a drinking mug, it's a class mug. I don't know what to do with it. I haven't been able to part with it, so it's on display ... I sincerely believe that if I keep something it needs to be out where I can enjoy it. However, it's kind of weird. For now, it's just living there. @tuppenz — I can’t see the paintings when I’m sitting down, but you can see them from every place else in the room. Both are paintings by a British artist … on the left is a scene from the movie Amelie, and the right is a scene from the movie The Big Lebowski. They make me laugh.

The soda bottles are from when I was an exchange student in the Soviet Union in 1990 while Gorbachev was still in power. I kept very little from my time there. I have some pictures, a necklace, and these two bottles. They’re not financially valuable (at least, not that I know of), but they’re valuable to me.

The mug up on the top shelf isn’t a drinking mug, it’s a class mug. I don’t know what to do with it. I haven’t been able to part with it, so it’s on display … I sincerely believe that if I keep something it needs to be out where I can enjoy it. However, it’s kind of weird. For now, it’s just living there.

]]> By: tuppenz http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/13/workspace-of-the-week-an-unclutterers-office/comment-page-1/#comment-28101 tuppenz Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:35:25 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4303#comment-28101 How do you see those photos on the top shelf? Also, those empty Pepsi bottles must be pretty special sitting by the mug which is totally out of reach. How do you see those photos on the top shelf? Also, those empty Pepsi bottles must be pretty special sitting by the mug which is totally out of reach.

]]> By: Pam in Missouri http://unclutterer.com/2009/02/13/workspace-of-the-week-an-unclutterers-office/comment-page-1/#comment-28096 Pam in Missouri Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:30:53 +0000 http://unclutterer.com/?p=4303#comment-28096 Great job. I love to see this kind of efficiency. The design asethetic doesn't really float my boat but it is great that it works for you and you love it. Sounds like it works great with the overall design of your home. I would be interested in seeing how your closet has changed now that you've moved some items to the open shelves. Are you storing new stuff in there or are you experiencing the delight of some empty space? Alas, I have never experienced an empty space for more than a couple minutes. Clutter abhors a vacuum and I'm still fighting it off. Thanks for sharing your journey. Great job. I love to see this kind of efficiency. The design asethetic doesn’t really float my boat but it is great that it works for you and you love it. Sounds like it works great with the overall design of your home.

I would be interested in seeing how your closet has changed now that you’ve moved some items to the open shelves. Are you storing new stuff in there or are you experiencing the delight of some empty space? Alas, I have never experienced an empty space for more than a couple minutes. Clutter abhors a vacuum and I’m still fighting it off.

Thanks for sharing your journey.

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