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Can Bed Bath & Beyond’s new organization products tame my closet?
This article explores the effectiveness of Bed Bath & Beyond's new home organization collection, Squared Away, focusing on its closet organization products. The collection, launched over the summer, aims to provide storage and organization solutions for various needs, from college students to neatnik fashionistas. The author, Leigh Harrington, executive editor for home and garden, decides to test these products in her own cluttered master bedroom closet, which is described as a "hot mess" with balled-up socks, fallen sweatshirt stacks, and even a 10-year-old wedding gown.
The products selected for testing include velvet slimline suit hangers, a 10-shelf hanging shoe organizer, underbed storage bags, wood clamp trouser hangers, wood suit hangers with non-slip bars, a three-tier stackable shoe rack, and large and small tweed flared tapered bins. The primary goal is to determine if Squared Away can transform the chaotic closet into an organized space.
One of the main positives highlighted is the coordinated aesthetic of the collection. The items come in a consistent color palette of black, white, gray, and natural wood, featuring appealing textures like tweed, arrow weave, denim, and velvet. This design coherence allows for a clean-lined, smart effect that appears sophisticated without requiring significant effort. Beyond aesthetics, the functionality of the products is also praised. The hanging shoe organizer effectively stores various types of footwear, while the three-tier shoe rack proves versatile for boots, hats, bags, or additional storage bins. The storage bins are utilized for items like bathing suits, cover-ups, and socks, which previously lacked proper storage. The wood clamp trouser hangers are noted for preventing wrinkles, and the under-the-bed storage bags are found to be effective for winter sweaters, even stacking conveniently on upper shelves.
Another significant advantage is the affordability of the Squared Away collection, positioning it as a budget-friendly alternative to more expensive options like those found at The Container Store. Examples of pricing include the shoe rack at $50, hangers at $25 for a set of 50, storage bags at $18 for a pack of two, and storage bins ranging from $6 to $8 each.
However, the article also points out some drawbacks, primarily concerning the durability of certain products. The three-tier stackable shoe rack, made of metal and plastic, breaks during assembly, with a top bar detaching and leaving a sharp metal edge. Similarly, a wood clamp trouser hanger breaks before its first use, with the metal clamping device bending and losing its grip. The velvet slimline hangers are also noted to shed black fuzz initially, though this issue does not persist or transfer to clothes.
Looking at the broader collection, the author expresses a desire for more product categories within Squared Away, specifically for kitchen and pantry organization. While the collection offers solutions for closets, laundry rooms, bathrooms, offices, and kids' rooms, it lacks dedicated items for kitchen storage. The article acknowledges the existence of Bed Bath & Beyond's 'Our Table' brand for kitchen utensils and cookware, and 'iDesign' for some kitchen-friendly products, but suggests that Bed Bath & Beyond could develop its own trademark kitchen storage solutions.
In conclusion, the article recommends Bed Bath & Beyond’s Squared Away collection for its sleek design, smart organization solutions, and affordability, especially for closet makeovers. Despite some durability concerns with specific items and the absence of kitchen organization products, the collection is deemed a worthwhile investment for those looking to declutter and organize their homes.
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