Creating a command center can seem particularly daunting if you’re on Pinterest. There are literally thousands of ideas and each one more magically perfect than the one before it. If you have seen any of my Instagram stories, you know that my house is not a Pinterest perfect home.
So obviously, our command center is also anything but.
Our ‘command center’ in our house is basically the little counter space next to the stove when we can toss bags that need to be emptied after work and school before being repacked for tomorrow. I keep a little stacked letter holder for some of those little items that are strictly for short term use. In our junk drawer, we keep phone chargers, along with pen and paper.
(Update: we’ve now added a large 3×4 foot bulletin board to keep some fun and useful things close at hand!)
It can feel overwhelming if you’re trying to figure out what would work best for your family.
Here is my master list of items that you could include in your family command center to keep your home organized. Think about whether you already have a space for some of these things and if you would like to move them to one central location for everyone:
On desk:
- Charging station
- Small tray for jewelry and/or keys
- Notepad and pens
On wall (can be clipboards, cork boards, photo frames, dry erase boards):
- Clock
- Calendar (week or month)
- Key hooks
- Menu
- Grocery list
- Cleaning checklist
- Artwork/greeting card holder
- To do list
Filing system:
- Per person
- To file
- Bills to pay
- School stuff
- Invitations
- Pending file
- Coupons
- To read
- Shred
- Magazines
- Receipts
Personally, I don’t have a full-on command center in our house. Keys have their own hooks near the door, jewelry is in our bedroom, calendar and to-do list is electronic, menu is in our pantry, grocery list is near our table, paperwork is typically addressed immediately.
But that’s me and my house.
What is overwhelming about command centers is also what makes them so fantastic: they are 100% customizable for you and your home.
A customized home command center can save time, reduce stress, and help your family stay on top of daily tasks.
If you find yourself constantly looking for some of the items on this list, it might be time to set up a command center and give these items a home!
Start with a simple setup and add items gradually. Because small, consistent organizational habits will transform your busy household into a calm, orderly home.
Looking for some more guidance? Check out episode 26 of the Organizing Confidence Unlimited podcast!
I’m Maggie, owner of Organizing CU and a busy working mom who understands the struggle of trying to juggle all of it. Using my Reduce, Arrange, Maintain philosophy, I can help you get and stay organized!
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Even with your list it feels daunting! Thanks, it’s a goal 😁
Start by crossing off the things you know you do NOT need or want – the list will quickly diminish!
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