tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20855005109584709042024-03-13T09:15:51.754-07:00LovelyMsOrganizerHeather Elysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11724754475620739291noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2085500510958470904.post-42518076862924783152012-08-23T19:34:00.000-07:002012-08-23T19:34:34.571-07:00Project DVD space saver<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I am a lover and a collecter of movies. I have tried many different ways of storage and as my collection has grown, I have been running out of space. At first I had them on a shelf under my TV. I moved my TV onto of a chest of drawers and therefore had to move my DVDs. I purchased two expedit bookcases from ikea and was going to put my them there on display. I came to find the cube sections of the book cases didn't fit my DVDs nicely unless I shaped them in a square shape. The cube was also very deep so I was loosing a lot of storage space. I finally moved them into the bottom drawer of the chest of drawers but they just fit and made the drawer very heavy. There was no room to grow.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLz9zUQqcxilqrN0URnlA0NsR-EhKAokX36Q1-WyGoar_RBGC65E9jJtD6rocMlOi6kAXpFZbR3w9ulNTFdl2_KFY0TFiJRe3BKLBKyVFBxHIbL_sV2_H3cllp1ttmA5wAApF2jR8EvVl2/s1600/DSC_0337.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLz9zUQqcxilqrN0URnlA0NsR-EhKAokX36Q1-WyGoar_RBGC65E9jJtD6rocMlOi6kAXpFZbR3w9ulNTFdl2_KFY0TFiJRe3BKLBKyVFBxHIbL_sV2_H3cllp1ttmA5wAApF2jR8EvVl2/s320/DSC_0337.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
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Here is the drawers that my TV sits on. It is part of the malm collection from ikea.</div>
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I searched around for a very long time trying to find a space solution where I could fit my DVDs in the book cases. I thought of two drawers. The actual book cases have different components that can be purchased separately and inserted in the cubbies. There is a two drawer insert but the DVDs were just a little to big to go in them. I found a DIY drawer insert that was bigger but when I went to get materials at a local hardware store they told me the thin wood I wanted they didn't make. (wah) I was tired of searching so I went to my all time favorite storage solution store (the container store) and checked out their DVD storage options. I came across the <a href="http://www.containerstore.com/shop?productId=10030547&N=&Ntt=dvds">Disksox pro</a> system. </div>
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I was hesitant about this because that means no more dvd boxes but then I thought about it and it really does save a ton of space. Plus I am a teacher and have found some great way to recycle and reuse the empty cases in my classroom :) It was a win win situation!</div>
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Here is the box of dvd cases I ended up with, and there were even a few that didn't fit. I know my collection is not huge but I think it is a good amount.</div>
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I went from all those DVD boxes to this neat organized tray of my movies! I bought the alphabet dividers because I kept my movie in alphabetical order before (I know...crazy). It also makes it easier to find a movie you are looking for though.<br />
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Here is my designated cubbie for DVDs. I kept my blue rays in their cases because I only have a few and they are small any way. I also kept my favorite disney movies in their cases ( I am obsessed with disney and disney princesses I have to admit) because they have such cute packaging. :P I just cut up some old birchboxes to fit next to my try and then stacked the DVDs on top. I put the blue rays on the bottom because they are shorter! I just love maximizing space! I am even thinking about buying one of the components that is a mirrored door to put in the cubbie. That way, they will be covered and just adds some neatness to my room.</div>
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I love these inserts because you can take the paper covers out and put them in the sleeve. It is perfect!</div>
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All of the products can be purchased at the container store. Here is a link to the <a href="http://www.containerstore.com/shop?productId=10030547&N=&Ntt=dvds">Disksox system</a> .</div>
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If you have any questions please comment below!</div>
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Thanks for reading!</div>
<br />Heather Elysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11724754475620739291noreply@blogger.com1