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DIY Family Command Center

January 12, 2015

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Banish the clutter and get the whole family organized with this DIY Family Command Center!

Banish the clutter and get the whole family organized with this DIY Family Command Center! | MomOnTimeout.com | #organization #diy #craft #MakeAmazing #spon
Is it just me or is January the PERFECT month for getting organized? After clearing the Christmas decor out it just seems like everything needs a little bit of attention. One area that I realized needed some love was our entry. After the 4th day in a row of walking into the house and tripping over a backpack it occurred to me that we needed a Family Command Center. A place where organization reigns supreme.
There are so many different ways to create a family command center so take my ideas and use what works for you. I needed a couple different things:

  • backpack storage
  • filing for school materials
  • filing for bills,coupons, etc.
  • a notes board

I love how it turned out and I finally feel like our family is organized! Having a place to put everything is more than half the battle!
Let’s get started!

Materials Needed:

  • Hanging folder rack
  • File folders
  • Baskets – this project used 2 white baskets
  • White board
  • Level
  • Thermal laminator and laminating pouch – this project used an 8.5 inch by 11 inch pouch
  • Printed labels indicating categories or names (e.g. coupons, mail, etc.)
  • Card stock
  • Scissors
  • Damage-free picture hanging strips
  • Damage-free clear hooks – this project used 2
  • Permanent marker
  • Dry-erase marker
  • Scotch® Magic Tape
  • Scotch® Double-Sided Tape

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Gather the materials for the project and locate a place in your home that is easily accessible and will work for an organization station.

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2. Follow package instructions for using damage-free picture hanging strips to adhere the hanging folder rack to the wall. Use a level to ensure the system is perfectly horizontal.

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3. Repeat step 2 to mount the white board a few inches from where you hung the folder rack using damage-free picture hanging strips.

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4. Cut each label out and place them in a laminating pouch, leaving small spaces between each label. Then, feed the pouch through the thermal laminator and set it aside to cool.

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5. Use your scissors to cut out the individual laminated labels. Then, apply a piece of Scotch® Double-Sided Tape to the back of each of the laminated labels and adhere to designated spots on the folder rack.

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6. Follow package instructions to adhere damage-free clear hooks between the folder rack and the whiteboard and use them to hang lightweight items such as keys.

7. Use a permanent marker to write labels such as ‘homework’ or ‘restaurants’ for each file folder on cardstock. Then, cut each label to size.

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8. To adhere the labels to each file folder, apply a piece of Scotch® Magic Tape over the front of the labels, covering them entirely and adhere to the designated file folders.

Banish the clutter and get the whole family organized with this DIY Family Command Center! | MomOnTimeout.com | #organization #diy #craft #MakeAmazing #spon

9. Declutter! File papers into the correct folders and put commonly used supplies – such as pens, scissors, tape and more – into the baskets so they are easily accessible at all times. Place file folders into their designated pockets and resolve to keep the family organized this year!

Banish the clutter and get the whole family organized with this DIY Family Command Center! | MomOnTimeout.com | #organization #diy #craft #MakeAmazing #spon

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Comments

  1. Jennifer says

    March 1, 2018 at 3:37 PM

    Where is that adorable table from?

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      March 2, 2018 at 9:08 AM

      Lol! Target! If it’s teal, I buy it lol!

      Reply
  2. Samantha says

    November 21, 2016 at 10:36 AM

    Where did you find the hanging file folders?

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 22, 2016 at 9:44 AM

      The folders are from target but that actual piece that hangs on the wall is from IKEA. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  3. Vijayalakshmi says

    November 17, 2016 at 10:20 PM

    Hi Trish! Thank you so much for the idea of family command centre. I have used only the backpack storage portion of this idea in my home (https://wordpress.com/post/crazycookup.wordpress.com/84). This has made my kitchen more clutter-free than before!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 20, 2016 at 8:00 AM

      Wonderful!

      Reply
      • Vijayalakshmi Kartik says

        January 16, 2017 at 1:08 AM

        Based on your ideas in this post, I made a document holder too!! Thanks again!
        https://crazycookup.wordpress.com/2017/01/16/diy-document-holder/

        Reply
  4. Dallas says

    October 5, 2016 at 9:53 AM

    Where did you buy your colorful file folders?

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      October 5, 2016 at 6:25 PM

      I found them at Target Dallas!

      Reply
  5. Debra says

    May 10, 2016 at 12:17 PM

    Love this command center. Can you explain how to make the labels that say -magazines, coupons, etc.
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      May 10, 2016 at 1:31 PM

      It’s in the post Debra under step 4 – hope that helps!

      Reply
  6. Brittany says

    January 31, 2016 at 6:43 PM

    I love this!! I’ve been searching for something like this! Where did you get the file racks and your colorful folders?

    Reply
  7. Jennifer says

    January 31, 2015 at 6:49 AM

    Thanks for sharing your great ideas! Where did you get the file rack? Thanks!

    Reply
  8. Ash says

    January 25, 2015 at 3:56 PM

    Loved how it came out gorgeously organized! We certainly need this smart family command center in our home. I could save more floor space with this. Thanks a lot Trish!

    Reply
  9. Amila says

    January 14, 2015 at 8:46 PM

    love this idea.so much helpful to avoid clutter….

    Reply
  10. Danelle says

    January 13, 2015 at 4:53 PM

    I’d LOVE to know where you got that teal table! I’ve been searching for that table, and haven’t been able to find it. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      January 13, 2015 at 4:55 PM

      I got it at Target and I LOVE it!

      Reply
      • Danelle says

        January 13, 2015 at 7:30 PM

        That’s what I was afraid of….doubt they have it any longer! I love it too! Thanks!

        Reply
  11. heather @french press says

    January 13, 2015 at 8:34 AM

    can you come make one for me Trish 🙂 I just love how it turned out

    Reply
  12. Lora H says

    January 13, 2015 at 7:01 AM

    I love this idea and I want to do it! Where did you get that nice blue table?

    Reply

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