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Creating storage solutions for your home is important for both efficiency and aesthetics. Thinking outside the box will allow you to utilize novel spaces, create built-ins, and incorporate dual-purpose furniture to keep things tucked away, with easy access for the items you use most. And in the end, organized storage helps you to wrangle clutter, saves you time looking for things, and can add to the beauty of your home. Start with these handy tips for creating more storage in your home. 

Built-ins – Permanently incorporating shelving, cabinets and the like into underutilized spots throughout your house is a great way to create added storage – and added value – to your home. For instance, an alcove is the ideal spot for integrating a built-in desk, either traditional seated, or standing, with room for drawers and shelves. Under-window cabinetry takes unused space and turns it practical, at the same time creating the opportunity for an interesting focal point. And a built-in mudroom bench with storage is the perfect place to corral backpacks, shoes, umbrellas and other grab-and-go items.

Bathroom – Smart storage solutions are often necessary in the bathroom, where toiletries, towels and other personal items can easily accumulate. Such things as tower rolling carts and slim bathroom stands take advantage of the typically unusable space between toilets and vanities. Maximize more of your unused wall space by mounting towel racks that incorporate shelves or cubbies. More involved storage solutions can involve such things as mounting recessed mirrored medicine cabinets, or adding storage drawers under sinks (designs can even work around pipes). 

Garage, shed and workshop – These spots are magnets for clutter, but a few simple storage ideas can keep things under control. Peg board storage is one way to both utilize wall space and keep the items you use the most at arm’s reach. Hooks, shelves, shallow drawers and small bins easily attach to the boards; often you can find complete peg board kits with all of the storage components included. Attach weight-bearing hooks or track systems high up on walls to store shovels, rakes and other awkwardly shaped items. Large, sturdy wall hooks are also useful for bulky items such as folded camping chairs, umbrellas, bikes, extension cords and hoses. Vertical shelves, especially on wheels, help to keep things organized but easily moveable.

Closets – Shelving in closets often stops short of utilizing all the wall space. If this is the case in your closets, adding shelves all the way up can give you the perfect storage solution for boxes or items you may not need to access as often (think off-season clothes, holiday décor and the like). If you plan to store items in boxes, implement clear containers so you can easily see what’s inside without having to bring them out and open them. Baskets, rolling carts, and over-the-door racks can work in everything from bedroom closets to kitchen pantries, maximizing space while at the same thing making things accessible.

For more information about real estate in the Asheville area, contact us at Info@MyMosaicRealty.com, or call us anytime at 828-707-9556.

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Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty is proud to announce that 12 of its brokers have been named among Movement Mortgages’ top 100 brokers in residential sales in Buncombe County for 2021. These top-producing brokers boast in-depth sales knowledge and experience, helping them to stand out among the hundreds of agents working in the Asheville area. They are Mike Figura, Stacey Enos, Carol Marin, LeAnn Bound, Caley Bowman, Vanessa Byrd, Eric Albee, Megan Shook, Alyssa Augustine, Laura Moye, Elizabeth Putnam and Trip Howell. 

Mosaic’s consistently high performance in Asheville-area residential sales is no accident: The agency’s brokers know what it takes to sell a home, from properly positioning it in the market to implementing grassroots promotions that engage potential buyers. Listening to, then acting on, a seller’s needs and desires is key – so whether a property is ideal for the first-time homebuyer, the green-build enthusiast, or the luxury property client, these top-selling agents have found success by implementing their keen knowledge and spot-on guidance.

Mosaic's buyers agents are adept at helping clients find the perfect home, negotiate the offer and coordinate the purchase. Finding a home in the Asheville area market is not an easy job, but Mosaic agents have the necessary skills to find you your dream spot in a tight market!

For more information about selling (or buying) real estate in the Asheville area or Western North Carolina, contact us at Info@MyMosaicRealty.com, or call us anytime at 828-707-9556.

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Nestled amid the breathtaking beauty of Pisgah National Forest sits Bear River Lodge, a picturesque Madison County community that offers amazing access to both exhilarating outdoor adventure and quaint mountain towns. Everything from trout fishing to river rafting to hot springs and spas surrounds Bear River Lodge, only 40 minutes from [...]

Mosaic agent Elizabeth Putnam is that rare Ashevillian, born and bred in this beautiful mountain town and first-hand witness to its intriguing evolution. That native perspective gives her an unparalleled understanding of Asheville market intricacies, and it’s that deep insight she brings to every real estate relationship she shepherds. Here, [...]