Decorating with Card Catalogs

As a stationery designer, and someone who loves to delve into all sorts of projects, I have a habit for collecting little odds, ends and art supplies.  I then have the habit (much to my husband's chagrin) of tucking these odds and ends wherever I find a suitable space: our bedroom closet, a stack of plastic drawers, the tiny drawer under the desk, the linen closet.  The solution to all this disorganization: card catalogs.  Have you seen them put to use in interiors lately?  They have such a lovely look to them.  Plus, all those tiny compartments are perfect for organizing all the odds and ends that would be better off not tucked throughout the house. 

I recently found a version of these (with a twist) for my own office and have already shouted hallelujahs for it.  Imagine needing a supply and have been able to find it in an instant.  And having such an eye-catching piece of furniture in the house.  We all need beautiful, functional storage throughout our entire homes and card catalogs look amazing in any room.

{Hindsvik Dentistry Cabinet, $1,200; Bedford Chest, $699; Library Style Media Rack, $160; Vintage Index Box, $100; Vintage Haberdashery Drawers, $1907; Campton Smart Technology Console Table, $850; Herman Miller Miniature Chest, $1449}

Do you ever find yourself rummaging through deep drawers trying to find that thing you need?  How do you keep all your little bits and pieces organized? 

{images via ooh food, christayayaya, design sponge, and the craft begins}

Comments

[Emily]

Awesome! Thanks for posting this!