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Beautifully Sustainable Organization

Our Brand Ambassadors use our new products from The Home Edit in their kitchens, playrooms, and more!

by Brad
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Photo courtesy of Ana Oliveira

Sometimes a relatively small element can make all the difference in a particular space. It could be the shade of paint on an accent wall that perfectly complements the furniture, a decorative mirror that seems to double the size of a room, or even the choice of knobs on a kitchen cabinet. Whatever it may be, just the right detail--or, in our case, container--can often have a major impact in your home.

Take, for example, The Home Edit by iDesign Wooden Collection. In most ways, this family of bins, lazy Susans, and drawer organizers functions just the same as many of our other products, but these somehow feel different. Could it be the general vibes they give off: the warm and earthy tone of the sand bins, or the dark, elegant feeling of the onyx? Could it be their sturdy construction from sustainably sourced paulownia wood? Or maybe it's their incredible usefulness in all kinds of spaces? (Honestly, it's probably all of those things.)

Many of our Brand Ambassadors have been anxious to experience the effect of these beautiful products in their own homes, and they recently put them to work organizing their own pantries, playrooms, closets, and cabinets. See the results for yourself below!

Ana Oliveira

Professional organizer Ana Oliveira took this opportunity to make improvements to her craft/office closet. To supplement her existing shelves and fabulous Elfa Door & Wall Rack, Ana added The Home Edit by iDesign Open-Front Bins, Divided Lazy Susans, and All-Purpose Bins. Once each container was labeled according to its contents, she had a closet full of perfectly organized vinyl sheets, tools, and accessories.

Photos courtesy of Ana Oliveira

Valeria Jacobs

"I made this! We have a pantry!" exclaims home decor expert Valeria Jacobs. "What was once a messy closet under the stairs is now officially our pantry." After a big clean-up, as well as the addition of some wallpaper and shelving, she was able to dramatically transform one of her closets into a beautiful space for her baking goods, appliances, dishes, and snacks. To complete the makeover, Valeria employed an assortment of The Home Edit by iDesign All-Purpose Bins, Bin Organizers, and OXO POP Canisters. It looks like a brand-new space!

Photos courtesy of Valeria Jacobs

Annie Stoykov

"When we moved into our new house," explains health & wellness expert Annie Stoykov, "We wanted our boys to feel as at-home as possible, so obviously we unpacked the toy room first!" While she loves that her boys have their own fun space in the house, she also says that it can become disorganized "REALLY fast." In order to combat this problem, Annie brought in an assortment of Open-Front Bins, All-Purpose Bins, and Divided Lazy Susans from The Home Edit by iDesign. "This collection is made with responsibly sourced paulownia wood and crafted with renewable materials," she says. "The products are lightweight and durable, and now every LEGO, car, block, and Magnatile around here has a home."

Photos courtesy of Annie Stoykov

Rachel Dickerson

Even professional organizer Rachel Dickerson admits to having spaces in her home that aren't as tidy as she'd like them to be. In this instance, it happened to be the lower cabinets in a beautiful old storage hutch that her husband had restored. It's an area she uses for a myriad of items--thank you cards, planners, and party supplies, among others--so such a multi-functioning space was crying out for some order. Enter: The Home Edit by iDesign All-Purpose Bins and Divided Lazy Susan! Rachel was very pleased with both, particularly the latter. "A Divided Lazy Susan works miracles," she raves. "It's like a daily carousel ride for all your things! Just spin it to find what you need."

Rachel was such a big fan of these Home Edit products that she also ended up tackling her hall closet, which is used for both coats and board games. "So much clutter and wasted space," she says. "But the large Sand All-Purpose Bins can easily hold board games upright. Plus, they are so they are simple to grab when you start feeling competitive!" For those of you keeping score at home: Rachel - 2, Clutter - 0.

Photos courtesy of Rachel Dickerson

Be sure to follow our Brand Ambassadors on social media for even more amazing space transformations!

Shop The Home Edit by iDesign Wooden Collection here.