venturing4th: Container Store

One of the great features of the Airstream is a huge closet/wardrobe. But it is just an open space and in order to utilize the space to the fullest we want to fit drawers and shelves in the space. I originally got the idea of using Container Store products from the Airforums site. Airforums is a place where you can ask questions of other Airstream owners and where people post their nifty ideas. One man posted pictures and details of how he used the Elfa system of drawers (from the Container Store) in one half of his wardrobe closet. Before we left Massachusetts we had gone to the Container Store and had ordered the same system to be sent to Kathryn's house so that we could pick it up when we brought the Airstream to Buffalo. That was one of the projects that Frederick did during the two days we were outfitting the Airstream before we left for Florida. Unfortunately, the lower rack that we order was too deep and we were shipped the wrong size lower drawers so Frederick only installed the upper cabinet drawers.

Upper level drawer system.

A check on the internet confirmed that there were Container Stores in Florida, one located not too far from the RV park we are staying in, right outside Tampa. So this morning after breakfast we drove about 25 miles into Tampa to the store. We exchanged the lower frame that was too long for a shorter one and selected the right size baskets. Then we thought, if we have drawers on one side of the wardrobe it would be nice to have shelves on the other side. So we purchased another frame and several narrow drawers that we will use like shelves.

I don't know how many of you have been to a Container Store, but for me it is better than the proverbial "candy store". The librarian in me, who loves organization, could not find a better store. So after we selected the shelving systems it was off to find all manner of bins, boxes, bags and other storage containers. We were there for almost four hours.

We brought the stuff back to the Airstream but we are going to wait until we get to Naples, the day after tomorrow, April 1st, before we bring it all in and start putting it to use. It's something to look forward to!