Container Store To Open This Weekend In Bridgewater

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — The Container Store will be hosting its grand opening celebration this weekend at 335 Chimney Rock Road in Bridgewater.

The Bridgewater store will be the retailer’s 91st store nationwide and fourth location in New Jersey. It will join several other stores, such as Whole Foods, in the new Chimney Rock Crossings complex off Route 22.

The grand opening begins on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. During that weekend, 10 percent of all sales will be donated to Safe + Sound Somerset, which is dedicated to empowering the survivors of domestic abuse and engaging the community to break the cycle of violence. The charity offers domestic abuse victims safe houses, transitional housing, counseling and domestic violence response teams.

The 23,000-square foot store will feature 11,000 multi-functional and innovative products organized in 16 lifestyle sections such as closet, kitchen, office, travel, gift packaging and laundry.

Bridgewater shoppers will also have access to customized storage and organization solutions through Contained Home – The Container Store’s personalized, in-home design and organization service – as well as the retailer’s free elfa and TCS Closets in-store custom design services.

Grand opening weekend festivities will kick off with the crowning of the Bridgewater Super Fan. The Super Fan will be invited to an exclusive preview, first in line on opening day, and receive a Super Fan sash, crown, special golden shopping cart, a goodie box filled with product and a $250 Store More Card. The celebration will continue throughout the weekend with giveaways every hour on the hour, including a $1,000 elfa Closet Makeover with installation.

Additionally, Container Store Trainer Greg Montoya offered shoppers some "Spring Organizing On a Budget" tips.

First clear out a space. Montoya suggests starting with one area like a closet or drawer, because it can get overwhelming doing too much at once.

Then take everything out of that space. Get rid of stuff you haven't used in a year. If you haven't used it in a year, you probably won't use it, Montoya says. And then think about each item you are putting back into the space, how you will use it and when.

Additionally, when putting items back pick containers or bins that look good. He suggests getting matching bins and labeling them or even getting clear boxes to see exactly what is inside.

"You are more likely to use it if you can see it," Montoya said.

Montoya stands by the FAV list. "Flexible, accessible, and visible." He suggests choosing a container such as a clear one that you have the flexibility to use in multiple rooms of your home, easy to access and clear or visible to use more often.

Montoya also shared a trick for clearing out your closet. When putting the clothes back into the closet, put the hanger in one direction. Then when you wear the item return it on the hanger to the closet facing the opposite direction. That way you can see in one year what you have not worn.

Check out a sneak peek of the Container Store in Bridgewater with Patch's VIP tour:

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