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How to Design Your Family’s Perfect Command Center

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Life can get busy … especially with the holidays right around the corner! Paper and information fly into our homes at what feels like warp speed some days – bills, homework, invitations, sports calendars, coupons, and so much more.  It’s easy to let important deadlines slip through the cracks if we’re not careful.

Did you know that 23% of adults pay bills late and incur fees because they can’t find their bills according to the market research and consulting firm, Harris Interactive? One simple way to reduce stress and stay on top of these deadlines is to create a family command center.

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A Winning Strategy

We built this command center for Indy’s 2020 Home-A-Rama around a busy family with three young children. Naturally, the family’s command center became a one-stop-drop for every category of paper or information going in and out of the house.

Finding just the right organizing products was a challenge, but a fun one, requiring some creativity and a little spray paint! We opted for neutral colors and natural materials to match the decor and design theme of the home.

Here are the highlights of our design:
  • Wall pockets hold files for each child’s important papers and for household management action items labeled “To Do” “To Pay” and “Hold”
  • A custom mail station helps the family keep up with to-do lists and thank-you notes … no more excuses!
  • Letterboxes speak to the “pilers” in the household to discretely hold mail and documents that need to be filed … The good news is that their capacity is self-limiting so they’ll get your attention on a regular basis if they fill up
  • We just love a linen board with clean, simple lines for a family calendar, backyard barbeque invitations and the like
  • And last but not least, a contemporary lamp and a comfy chair. These were just for fun to make the area warm and inviting!

Tips for Success

From a functionality standpoint, a “perfect” family command center needs to be easy for everyone in the family to use, at least as easy as dropping papers on the kitchen table or counter! There is no one-size-fits-all solution, but here are a few of our favorite tips to make sure the system you design not only simplifies your life, but also stands the test of time:
Incorporate all administrative and organizational functions you manage for your family including:
  • Calendars and to-do lists
  • Bills and mail
  • Homework and other kids’ paperwork
  • Activities and sports
  • Communications
Identify categories using “who-what-when” questions to make it easy and intuitive to corral and manage your family’s paperwork:
  • Who is it for?
  • What is it? What do I need to do with it?
  • When do I need to act?
Be selective when choosing a spot for your command center:
  • Make it convenient – where paper comes in and out or where it’s processed.
  • Ensure it’s easy for everyone in the family to access.
  • You need to love your space! Ensure you visually enjoy looking at your command center.
Know your space and organizing style before you purchase organizing products
  • Measure twice, buy once.
  • Take note of whether you are a “piler” or a “filer” or a little bit of each. Pilers like to stack papers and deal with them later; filers like to put them into categories right away.
  • Do your research to find product options that fit your space and budget.
Don’t forget to include a pop of style to make it your own!
  • Colors and patterns can enhance your home’s decor.
  • A statement lamp or chair add meaningful style.
  • Plants and accessories bring life to the space.
Well-planned family command centers are essential in helping busy families stay organized, save time and money, and focus on the things that are most important in life. It’s the perfect way to corral all family paperwork into a functional, yet beautiful space you are proud to have in your home.

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Exceeded My Expectations

Cathy and Jen have a gift for turning cluttered space into a beautiful sanctuary. I appreciate the respect they showed for my clothes and accessories, and they’re great listeners. I spend so much less time making decisions when I am trying to get out the door, and I buy less, because now I can clearly see what I have, thanks to their organization of the space. My husband is even motivated to streamline his wardrobe now! Cathy and Jen far exceeded my expectations.

Beth

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2019-12-10T20:00:37+00:00

Beth

Cathy and Jen have a gift for turning cluttered space into a beautiful sanctuary. I appreciate the respect they showed for my clothes and accessories, and they’re great listeners. I spend so much less time making decisions when I am trying to get out the door, and I buy less, because now I can clearly see what I have, thanks to their organization of the space. My husband is even motivated to streamline his wardrobe now! Cathy and Jen far exceeded my expectations.

I can find things so easily!

I loved working with Jen and Cathy!  Before they arrived, I had toiletries and linens in several closets and bathrooms. It was difficult to find what I needed. They helped me categorize and consolidate so that everything has a place that’s visible and accessible. I’m no longer searching for or rebuying things I already have and can find things easily! 

Sarah

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2019-11-20T18:51:53+00:00

Sarah

I loved working with Jen and Cathy!  Before they arrived, I had toiletries and linens in several closets and bathrooms. It was difficult to find what I needed. They helped me categorize and consolidate so that everything has a place that’s visible and accessible. I’m no longer searching for or rebuying things I already have and can find things easily! 

Sanity Savers!

Our family of six was being inundated with paper – mail, catalogs, coupons and school papers were piling up on our kitchen island, creating clutter and making me crazy. Cathy and Jen were able to create a system for managing all the paperwork, allowing me to keep it out of sight yet accessible for staying on top of deadlines and due dates. Our new process is simple enough for the whole family to follow, and everyone enjoys having their own designated area.

Carolyn

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2019-12-12T17:36:45+00:00

Carolyn

Our family of six was being inundated with paper – mail, catalogs, coupons and school papers were piling up on our kitchen island, creating clutter and making me crazy. Cathy and Jen were able to create a system for managing all the paperwork, allowing me to keep it out of sight yet accessible for staying on top of deadlines and due dates. Our new process is simple enough for the whole family to follow, and everyone enjoys having their own designated area.

Beautiful and functional!

I loved working with Jen & Cathy. They were very friendly, professional and worked quickly. They did a great job coming up with organization solutions that will work well for the chaotic stage our family is in with 2 young boys, one of which is a special needs child. It felt very personalized to our needs and lifestyle. The end result was beautiful AND functional. They did a wonderful job working with our son to organize his space, educating, & getting him involved and excited about the process. He made his bed this morning, and picked up his room this afternoon when he was done playing without being asked! I just couldn’t be happier with the way everything turned out.

Liz

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2020-10-15T20:45:24+00:00

Liz

I loved working with Jen & Cathy. They were very friendly, professional and worked quickly. They did a great job coming up with organization solutions that will work well for the chaotic stage our family is in with 2 young boys, one of which is a special needs child. It felt very personalized to our needs and lifestyle. The end result was beautiful AND functional. They did a wonderful job working with our son to organize his space, educating, & getting him involved and excited about the process. He made his bed this morning, and picked up his room this afternoon when he was done playing without being asked! I just couldn’t be happier with the way everything turned out.

Amazing!

Seamless Spaces is amazing! They made total order of the chaos that was my closet, and I feel much more organized and put-together. They quickly determined what needed to be done, made a game plan and got to work. I appreciated that they paused periodically to assess and be certain the new setup was efficient and workable for me. I highly recommend them!

Annie

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2020-10-15T20:49:14+00:00

Annie

Seamless Spaces is amazing! They made total order of the chaos that was my closet, and I feel much more organized and put-together. They quickly determined what needed to be done, made a game plan and got to work. I appreciated that they paused periodically to assess and be certain the new setup was efficient and workable for me. I highly recommend them!

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I couldn’t have done it without Seamless Spaces! Their organizing process made downsizing from my family’s home of 42 years so much less overwhelming than I thought it would be. I didn’t even know where to start and I was reluctant to part with many of the things I had collected through the years. Their professional experience in helping make decisions on items to keep- and where they should go in my new house, and what to donate and sell was invaluable. They treated me with empathy and dignity and was so professional. I highly recommend Seamless Spaces if you’re moving!

Ann

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2020-10-15T20:52:45+00:00

Ann

I couldn’t have done it without Seamless Spaces! Their organizing process made downsizing from my family’s home of 42 years so much less overwhelming than I thought it would be. I didn’t even know where to start and I was reluctant to part with many of the things I had collected through the years. Their professional experience in helping make decisions on items to keep- and where they should go in my new house, and what to donate and sell was invaluable. They treated me with empathy and dignity and was so professional. I highly recommend Seamless Spaces if you’re moving!

Pantry magic!

Jennifer and Cathy are a delight to work with, and captured the buried vision I had for my kitchen pantry. After a beautiful kitchen remodel, our pantry space remained lackluster. Following a consultation to understand our preferences and habits, the Seamless Spaces magic began. We couldn't be more thrilled! Now our pantry "fits perfectly" with the beautiful update of the rest of the kitchen, and is organized for optimal utilization for our busy family. In fact, banana bread is baking as we speak--kitchen inspiration and joy have returned!

Lois

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2020-10-15T20:54:46+00:00

Lois

Jennifer and Cathy are a delight to work with, and captured the buried vision I had for my kitchen pantry. After a beautiful kitchen remodel, our pantry space remained lackluster. Following a consultation to understand our preferences and habits, the Seamless Spaces magic began. We couldn't be more thrilled! Now our pantry "fits perfectly" with the beautiful update of the rest of the kitchen, and is organized for optimal utilization for our busy family. In fact, banana bread is baking as we speak--kitchen inspiration and joy have returned!

Wonderful duo!

Cathy and Jen are a wonderful duo! I was completely anxious and wanting to cancel my appointment the morning before their arrival as I was regretting letting anyone in to see my clothing, closet, and paperwork disorder. However, my fears were quickly calmed after welcoming these two into our home. Not only are they top notch professionals in how they work and what they accomplish, they do so in a way that is entirely non-judgmental and comforting. My home looks amazing after working with them, but they have also given me a system and confidence to continue and maintain it going forward. Highly recommend!

Lauren

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2020-10-15T21:10:42+00:00

Lauren

Cathy and Jen are a wonderful duo! I was completely anxious and wanting to cancel my appointment the morning before their arrival as I was regretting letting anyone in to see my clothing, closet, and paperwork disorder. However, my fears were quickly calmed after welcoming these two into our home. Not only are they top notch professionals in how they work and what they accomplish, they do so in a way that is entirely non-judgmental and comforting. My home looks amazing after working with them, but they have also given me a system and confidence to continue and maintain it going forward. Highly recommend!
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