Suggestions on a DIY Command Center

Brianna Spittle
by Brianna Spittle
My recently bought our first home and we have been working our little tushies off to make it perfect for just the two of us.

The next task to check off our "never ending Check list" is making a command center.

I am looking for some suggestions on how to make one with such a little space. The first picture is a picture of the space I want to have the command center. I am able to remove the telephone cord box. But I am not able to move the doorbell.

I am am open to any and all suggestion!!!
Thank You!!!
The picture does not give the true color or size. The wall is light blue. And it is 21 inches wide and 6.42 feet tall
I bought this mail sorter and would like to use it somewhere in my command center!
I also found this Lovelt rusty old bucket thing from a farmer market. I don't have to use this in my command cente. But I love the farmhouse style. So I thought I would post a picture of it!
  7 answers
  • Shoshana Shoshana on Oct 04, 2017

    Love what you have to work with! I think some of the previously done ideas here on Hometalk will give you some good inspiration! https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=command%20center

  • Suzette Suzette on Oct 04, 2017

    Hi Brianna, Here's an idea, make a large wood frame, use the top portion for notes by painting it with chalk board paint. Then arrange your command center items on the frame. Find or make something to hang your keys on and an old milk can or old tall farm basket to put umbrellas in, or even a small table to set your bag on!


    What ever you decide to do, have fun!!

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  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Oct 04, 2017

    http://www.hometalk.com/diy/organize/command-centers-boards/upcycle-an-old-shutter-into-a-beautiful-command-center-26656127

  • Suzette Suzette on Oct 04, 2017

    Hi Brianna, Here's an idea I put together for you real quick on paint. Make or find a large barnwood/wood frame. Make the top area for notes using chalkboard paint. Arrange your command center items in the frame. Find or make something to hang your keys and use something in like an old milk can for umbrella's.


    what ever you decide to do, have fun!

  • Mary Ann Goldberg Mary Ann Goldberg on Oct 04, 2017

    Here is one I just posted. It may be of some inspiration for you. Good luck!

    http://www.hometalk.com/diy/organize/kitchen/space-saver-command-center-32227474


  • KatAych KatAych on Oct 04, 2017

    There are GREAT suggestions over on Pinterest - it just depends on what types of items you need most.

  • Ellis Ellis on Oct 05, 2017

    Consider leaving the phone box there, and finding a nice, small phone that will fit there. Then you can place the other baskets, bulletin boards, etc., around it.