10 Family Command Center Ideas You’ll Want to Copy

When you start thinking about creating your own spot, here are a few others things to consider, courtesy of Real Simple.

Find a spot that’s central and works for everyone
Define some rules about what should–or should not–be in this area. Otherwise, it will be just another spot of clutter in the house
Oh, and find a place for those clutter-makers. You know, like “backpacks, 3-D art projects, magazines, newspapers”
Look for other options to file your paperwork than bulky, metal file cabinets
Make the paper shredder your best friend to keep the paper clutter at bay
Think binders and not boxes for storing paperwork you’ll need to refer back to.
Make some spaces to easily access unfiled paperwork like the kids’ drawings
Protect your most important documents in a fire-resistant safe
Create a style you’ll enjoy
Organize in a grid (not a college, because that can look too messy)