Every inch counts in this under-the-old-house addition

Every inch counts in this under-the-old-house addition

6 Do Disney with a family of six... and more of your travel questions answeredPhoto: Panel of glass blocks runs length ofbathroom, giving light but protecting privacy. Sliders at top ventilate roomSimplify the clothing that remains. Does your child really wear all 25 T-shirts or does she just favor a few?Start piles (or boxes) of out-of-season and outgrown clothing. Once compiled remove the unnecessary clothing from your child�s room. Or, at the very least store it on a higher shelf. The same goes for clothing your child hasn�t grown into yet. Box it up and store elsewhere.Elevated on a set of one-story shear wallsto capture an ocean view, this tiny one-story house in Del Mar, California, presented architect Ken Kornberg and his wife, Veronica, with an unusual remodeling opportunity: its entire ground level was devoted to open-air parking.7 Find out the best late deals for the school holidays with our Travel InsidersMaking your child part of the clutter control process can lend itself to some great one-on-one-time not to mention it can also be a great learning opportunity for her.Photo: Beams across bedroom ceilingsupport main house above. Step-down defines study area with fireplace, built-in desk. Vertical glass-block strip lets light into adjacent bathTo learn more about how organizing a child�s room is the forerunner to decorating visit http://www.decorating-kids-rooms.net/organize-kid-rooms.htmlPhoto: Entry to master bedroom givesglimpse of fireplace, at left. Through opening in angled wing wall, you see glass door to deckWith a little clutter control, your frustration over your child�s messy bedroom will be a thing of the past. Just think of how great it will feel to no longer take one step forward and two steps back.Let�s begin with your child�s clothes. Sort through everything. Start with one big clothing pile or attack things drawer by drawer. Make sure your child is available to try stuff on and share their input re: favorite items.

Photo: Panel of glass blocks runs length ofbathroom, giving light but protecting privacy. Sliders at top ventilate room