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Help Your Child Refocus After The New Year With An Effective Study Space

The holiday season is officially over and the kids are back to school.

After a long break, it might be difficult for children to get back into the swing of things, but you can help them refocus with these ideas for creating a study space in the home.

Consider your children’s study preferences

Do your kids prefer to work in absolute silence or do they like soft background music? Every child is different, so ask your children what types of environments help them focus and which ones just distract them.

Some kids might need a quiet nook in the corner, but many kids might benefit from doing their homework at the dining room table, where they can interact with you and ask for help if they need it.

Stock up on supplies

From glue sticks to notebooks, there are often many different school supplies that students need to complete their homework and projects.

Stock up on these supplies and organize them with a bookshelf or desk. This will prevent you and your kids from losing items like pens, as well as keep your space clean.

Design a comfortable space

While you don’t want to create a space so comfortable that your kids fall asleep, you do want to design a space that promotes productivity.

A comfortable chair will allow for hours of studying, and a few personal touches like a family photo or a plant can boost their mood and help keep them energized.

Ask us about how we can create a home office space that’s also designed to accommodate your kids’ study needs.

Follow a schedule

Following a consistent schedule can help your children become more efficient and effective while studying.

Work with your kids to set up a time they can dedicate to homework and studying on week nights.

Some children might prefer to finish everything right after school, while others might want to wait until after dinner.

Give them something to look forward to after studying

Your kids work hard studying for school, so make the effort worthwhile by adding a little fun into the mix.

You could bring the family together to play a game or go out for ice cream to keep their spirits and energy up.

TV Position: How High Off The Floor Should My TV Screen Be?

Before adding a custom entertainment unit to a room, one of the most important questions you’ll have to ask yourself is, “How high off the floor should my TV screen be?”

TV position matters for more than just aesthetic reasons. It’s about comfort, too.

Consider the last time you sat in the front row of a movie theatre. Were you very comfortable? Probably not. That’s because you were forced to look up to watch the movie, and this can cause soreness after a while.

For comfortable viewing, the middle of your TV screen when located in your entertainment unit should be at eye level or slightly below.

This means that you’ll have to calculate eye level (with a tape measure) by sitting on your sofa or recliner.

Measure the distance from the floor to your eyes while in a seated position, and keep in mind other people in your house who are taller or shorter.

Measurements don’t have to be exact, so if your spouse is a different height, you can either calculate the average or measure the eye level for the tallest person in the house.

Once you know how high the middle of your TV screen should be, measure the height of your TV and subtract that number by half. Then subtract the TV’s base height to determine the ideal measurements for your custom entertainment centre.

Again, you don’t have to 100% exact, but this will give you a good idea of the most comfortable viewing position. If you need to, position the screen a little lower than your ideal viewing height, rather than higher.

Keep in mind that certain sitting positions, like reclining, can affect eye level, and you might prefer your TV in a higher position, such as above the fireplace.

In the end, it’s all about what feels most comfortable to you and what height provides the most enjoyable viewing experience.

Custom Closet Ideas For The Accessory Lovers In Your Life

Accessory lovers know that eye-catching jewellery, a striking scarf and statement shoes take ordinary outfits and make them stunning.

The only problem with having a wide selection of accessories is that the collection can quickly clutter a closet.

If you have friends who love accessories, but don’t have the right storage solutions to keep them organized, consider giving a custom closet as a gift this holiday season.

Here’s a quick guide to get you started.

Jewellery lovers

A small jewellery box just doesn’t have enough space for the accessory lovers in your life. As an alternative solution, help design your friends a custom closet with jewellery drawers that will keep their collection organized.

These drawers have divided areas that make small pieces easy to find and prevent necklaces from getting tangled.

Shoe lovers

Don’t let your friends leave their favourite pairs of shoes cluttered on the closet floor. Offer your friends the perfect solution for both their shoe addiction and space: pull-out shoe racks.

These shoe drawers offer plenty of space for storage and prevent shoes from getting scuffed.

Scarf lovers

Scarves aren’t just for adding warmth when the weather is chilly. They are also great for enhancing style, and many different designs, colours and materials are available.

If your friends have a large collection, help them keep scarves organized with hooks installed in their custom closet. Hooks can also be used to store belts.

Give a one-of-a-kind gift this year with some of these closet accessory solutions. To get started, contact Organized Interiors today.

Practical Gift Ideas With Decorative Hardware

Frivolous gifts can be fun to give, but they aren’t always what recipients want or need.

This year, give a gift that friends and family will actually find useful. Practical gifts like decorative hardware are the perfect finishing touch to various home improvement projects and can be enjoyed for years.

Beautiful knobs

High-quality sunglasses are an investment in eye care, but they can also be a fashion and home accessory. With a custom sunglasses display case from Organized Interiors, one could use a stylish pair of sunglasses to enhance the appearance of his or her interior.

To help a friend or family member design a beautiful display case, consider giving gorgeous Swarovski crystal knobs to complete the project and create a stunning look.

Sturdy hooks

Do you have friends trying to organize their walk-in closet or mudroom? Help them out by wrapping high-quality hooks designed in the finish of their choice.

Organized Interiors offers a wide variety of styles and finishes to make organizing projects a breeze.

Eye-catching handle pulls

The new year is often a time for change, and this includes changes in interior design. Contribute to a home office makeover or laundry room remodel with stylish handle pulls.

Handle pulls might not be as flashy as jewellery, but they will certainly be appreciated by those undertaking larger home improvement projects.

Details matter

When it comes to interior design, details matter. Give the gift of decorative hardware this year to help loved ones taking on projects give their home a stunning new look.

Visit the Organized Interiors showroom, where hundreds of decorative hardware samples are available for you to view.

How An Entertainment Unit Can Help You Celebrate The Holiday Season In Style

The holiday season is here and you know what that means…entertaining season is here, too.

If you’re hosting a few get-togethers of your own, whether they’re large parties or small gatherings of your closest friends and family, you might already have a few party ideas up your sleeve.

Maybe you’ve found some fun games to play or a few delicious recipes to try.

At Organized Interiors, we can help you get ready for your parties by adding a stylish entertainment unit to your interior design.

Here are four ideas for a great entertainment unit to make this year’s hosting duties a breeze.

Keep the merriment going with a liquor cabinet and bar

With plenty of counter and cabinet space, you can easily serve friends and family their favourite drinks – without having to leave the room.

There is even enough cabinet space to store glassware and other bar essentials.

Add ambience with undercabinet lighting

When mixing a cocktail, undercabinet lighting will come in handy. Undercabinet lighting provides functional and ambient lighting.

Plus, our fixtures feature a subtle style that matches the entertainment unit’s striking design.

Create a cozy space with a fireplace

There’s no better time to gather around the fireplace than the holidays. Consider adding a gas fireplace to your entertainment unit to give your living room a warm and inviting look.

Wow guests with a home theater system

Bring everyone together to watch your favourite holiday movies on the big screen. Friends and family will be envious of your new home theater system.

And with a glowing fire in the background and drinks in hand, watching TV will be an even more enjoyable experience.

With an entertainment unit from Organized Interiors, you’ll be the hostess with the mostess.

If you’re ready to install an entertainment unit in your home, book a complimentary in-home design consultation today.