This space shouldn’t hold this much — but it completely changed how we find, organize, use, and think about everything we store.
This simple change turned a stressful, cluttered area into something that finally works for everyday life. When we moved into our new studio on Maker Farm, this hallway felt like wasted space. Shelves went in… and then life happened. We had storage, but no system, and finding anything took longer than it should have.
This winter, stuck inside, we finally slowed down and did something about it. In this video, I’m sharing how we rethought storage in an overlooked space, why systems matter more than square footage, and how creating intentional organization can reduce overwhelm and make daily life feel calmer.
This isn’t a how-to; it’s the story of turning friction into flow, one decision at a time. If you’re someone who feels like clutter quietly drains your energy, but struggle to stay organized, you’re my kinda person!
🎁 FREE OVERLOOKED SPACES LIST: Grab my printable list with a big long list of overlooked spaces to help you notice what is already there! https://makerfarm.com/overlooked-spaces
✨ THIS IS WINTER EPISODE 2 OF 10! I’m making 10 Maker Farm episodes this winter, one every week. Simple, cozy, real-life things like this. Each one will share solutions to craft a life you love and offer something tangible that can make a real difference. Subscribe so you don’t miss them!
SEASON 3 PLAYLIST: If this kind of slow, thoughtful approach to home, systems, and creative living resonates with you, the rest of this season builds on the same ideas — you can watch the full series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzaBn2SH5wrDkrvxA6O4a1zqX7Kn1FCCr
ITEMS SHOWN: (includes affiliate links):
* 48”w x 71”h Steel shelving: https://amzn.to/4bnn8E2
* Large clear totes (66 qt): https://www.target.com/p/66qt-clear-storage-bin-with-latches-brightroom-8482/-/A-93286404
* Half-size clear totes (32 qt): https://www.target.com/p/32qt-clear-storage-bin-with-latches-brightroom-8482/-/A-93286401
* Cricut Joy Xtra: https://amzn.to/4kc6WYv
* Matte black vinyl: https://amzn.to/3LJoXAV
* Chalkboard markers: https://amzn.to/3ZHnu13
* Wood rolling cart: https://amzn.to/3NRmB3s
* White utility cart: https://amzn.to/4aslqAb
* QR code labels: https://amzn.to/4bYU1XN
* QR code app (Totescan): https://totescan.com/
MY ORGANIZATION METHOD (& WHERE DID YOUR MIXER GO?): I keep getting asked where I put my big items like the stock pots and mixer. I was actually going to include a mention of this in the video, but I figured no one really cared so I removed it. I was clearly wrong about that! Some things did not belong in the hallway, like those items and some others you did not see (empty milk jugs I am using for gardening) — I assessed my items there and things like the pots and mixer went back into the kitchen area, where space was freed up by bringing other things into the hallway because I didn’t use them frequently and they would fit in the totes. This is part of my organization system I call P.A.C.T. which stands for Purge, Assess, Contain, and Tag. This video just focused on the C and T parts of that system (Contain and Tag) — I glossed over the Purge and Assess parts because this was not intended as a tutorial on organizing. BUT, if you’re interested, I discuss P.A.C.T. in many of my other organizing videos, such as this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CS4Qjog7vqY