ORDER IN THE HOUSE
FAMILY MEDIA HUB
Stay at the ready for impromptu game nights with this smartly stocked console. Make it play harder with handy products and simple hacks that keep things tidy. PROJECTS MOLLY REID SINNETT PHOTOGRAPHS JASON DONNELLY WORDS CHELSEA EVERS
SIDE ORGANIZER
Stick an acrylic bin to the inside of a console, above, to take advantage of unused space and make small items like decks of cards and dice easy to corral.
MULTIUSE STATION Turn an entry console,
opposite, into a family room problem solver with these easy solutions. Stow board games, large books, and a catchall bin or basket for workout equipment on lower shelves. Stock higher shelves with open baskets for more frequently accessed items like dog toys and game controllers. Upper drawers serve as a home for small game pieces, handheld games, and crafts supplies. Nolan Console, $699; westelm.com
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EASY ACCESS Leave this basket, above,
handwoven from rapidly renewable water hyacinth, open to grab and go or use its lid to conceal clutter. An interior metal frame reinforces the basket’s shape, standing strong even in a house full of kids and pets. Small Natural Twist Weave Basket, $25; westelm.com
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