My husband also built me a room in the basement. I bought clear, plastic, (5 or 6) quart sizes; I use the big quart sizes for my 8 !/2� x 11� paper and my 12� x 12� paper. I also bought clear, plastic, shoe boxes for things like my writing instruments, rubber stamps, scissors. I use a big plastic storage cabinet (found in the tools section of a discount store) that has different compartments (kind of like a tackle and bait bin). I use mine to store different color brads, chalks, charms, and things in. I also use microwave containers (I got a box of 15 with lids) for about $5. I used labels and labeled everything. I also bought a bunch of butterfly stickers and stuck them everywhere, on my walls, containers, my cork board (for keeping up with supplies I need or want and the scrapbook albums I need to do), my magazines container, even on my lights! I just love butterflies�so every time I walk into my room, it�s like a new beginning! I have a bookcase and a metal shelving unit in my room. I think I may do away with the metal shelving unit at some point�and just use regular shelves. However, I like my bookcase (it is also decorated with butterflies). I have a filing cabinet with folders for different color die cuts and scraps of paper. I also have folders for memorabilia that I want to include in my scrapbooks (labeled under the scrapbook that it goes in). My tables are two old tables (one from a place of business that no longer exists and the other one is one my father made me about 28 years ago�this one has one drawer). I have a real comfy chair that moves. I do scrapbook more, but still not as much as I would like; I work full time, go to college part-time, take piano lessons and am taking Modern Dance. I guess that�s about it. I hope this helps!! (Maybe one day, I can afford the scrapbook furniture).
