posted by: Ashley on November 1st, 2011

Julia and Her Pots via Interior Design Magazine
While having a relaxing “mom movie” night watching Julie & Julia, I discovered not only the joy of cooking but the joy of the pegboard (don’t laugh). Towards the end of the movie, Julia Child is in her kitchen, hanging up her pots and pans. Her husband was outlining each piece so it would be easy and quick to re-hang in the correct place. EUREKA!
Why is that I have only seen pegboard in my fathers garage? After a bit of research, I realized I’m behind the times. Pegboard is offered in many different colors and mediums at hardware stores like Home Depot. There are multiple applications for pegboard organization from the laundry room to the craft studio.
Here are a few ideas from Real Simple.

In your home office for scissors, pens, a clock, etc, go to this guys and you can get all you need with an stylish design

In your laundry room for all those random necessities,

- In your closet to hols jewelry, handbags, belts, ties, etc
You can also keep your laundry room organized with custom laundry room shelving and cabinets for a change.
Pegboard can also be used as a decorative industrial looking wall treatment by painting it a contrasting color, but remember I recommended you read this before painting your walls. If you are one to move your artwork often (as I am prone to do), this will save your walls from all those pesky nail holes. Now you a free to arrange and rearrange as your heart desires! You can even hang children’s artwork, chalkboards, mirrors or small plants in wall pockets.
When installing pegboard, be sure to attach the pegboard in all four corners to small blocks of wood (approx 1″ x 2″) as this will ensure you have enough room for the hooks and shelves between the pegboard and wall. I love these these stylish options from Ikea. If a large pegboard is not your thing, try strips of pegboard in a mud room or foyer with hooks to hold purses, keys and coats.
I hope you love this ingenious, inexpensive organizational tip as much as I do!
Tags: coat rack, home office, kitchen organization, laundry room organization, organization, pegboard ideas
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