What are some cool and affordable organizing solutions from elfa?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around organizing solutions from the company elfa, particularly focusing on their shelving systems and related products. Participants share personal experiences, preferences, and opinions about organization and storage solutions, as well as comparisons with other stores like The Container Store and Ikea.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
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  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express satisfaction with elfa's modular shelving systems, noting their flexibility and the ability to customize setups according to personal needs.
  • Others prefer simpler solutions, such as using multiple rods for hanging clothes, arguing that it requires less effort than folding laundry.
  • There are discussions about the variety of products available at The Container Store, with participants describing it as a place for various storage and organization items.
  • Concerns about the potential for overspending at stores like The Container Store and Ikea are mentioned, with some participants sharing their experiences of losing control while shopping.
  • Participants discuss the accessibility of Ikea locations, with some expressing reluctance to shop there due to distance and past experiences of getting lost in the store.
  • One participant humorously notes the lack of clocks and windows in Ikea, comparing it to a casino environment.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share positive views on elfa and The Container Store, but there are differing opinions on the best organizational methods and preferences for shopping experiences. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best approach to organization and the merits of different stores.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention specific limitations in their closet spaces that affect their choice of organization solutions. There are also references to personal financial considerations that influence shopping decisions.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in home organization, storage solutions, and those considering products from elfa or The Container Store may find this discussion relevant.

  • #31
Math Is Hard said:
You guys are such a bad influence on me- I just ordered $50 worth of Container Store items on amazon.com. I am going to be so-o-o organized.

Unfortunately for me, owning cool organizers like that doesn't help much...you still have to put your stuff in it for it to work. :biggrin:
 
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  • #32
Math Is Hard said:
You guys are such a bad influence on me- I just ordered $50 worth of Container Store items on amazon.com. I am going to be so-o-o organized.

Awesome. Money well spent.
 
  • #33
Math Is Hard said:
You guys are such a bad influence on me- I just ordered $50 worth of Container Store items on amazon.com. I am going to be so-o-o organized.
I saw some of the prices on their website! For 50 bucks, you can organize a wee bit more than a stack of papers or a bunch of pens.
 
  • #34
Gokul43201 said:
I saw some of the prices on their website! For 50 bucks, you can organize a wee bit more than a stack of papers or a bunch of pens.

I just got some things for the kitchen. They have these stackers to make your shelves into two or three levels. My cabinets are tall but not very wide, so this will help a lot. They had a neat little basket that clamps and hangs underneath a shelf - couldn't resist that. I also got a rack that hangs on the back of a cabinet door to hold aluminum foil and saran wrap. I can never find them when I need them so now I will always know where they are.