I am really excited to share this project with you! In our house, we have two halls that go on either side of the staircase. They both go from the front entry into the kitchen. One hall does go past a bathroom and the laundry room, but it seems a bit silly to have two halls that go to the exact same place. So I call the back hall, the Redundant Hall. Now the kids love the Redundant Hall because it provides them with a great way to sneak up and scare each other. They staged a protest when I suggested we close off part of it and extend the laundry room. So I’ve been looking for a way to make better use of the space.
The Solution…The Family Command Center!

Family Command Center
I was able to complete this project in a weekend. The basic construction is a two person job if you are making one this large. The finer details can be personalized to meet your specific needs and wants. A friend of mine made a smaller version in her home with a one month calendar and then message area. Different needs…same basic concept. Versatility at it’s best! Continue reading »