Organization doesn’t have to be synonymous with minimalism, but it can be too. The purpose of these tips is to get the best out of your square footage, no matter how small your space is. Check out 30 organizing ideas to make your home tidier.
1. Prefer staggered shelves
Staggered shelves are not only aesthetically pleasing, they also let you play with height, providing more storage space for tall, sculptural items.
2. Have a tote bag for every occasion
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3. Separate grains and spices into pots
Arrange grains and spices in well-lined jars inside a cupboard. Go further and label the containers.
4. Have a space for your children to play
Having a space for your kids to play is a great way to avoid the inevitable mess of toys strewn all over the house. Choose a rug for a cozy area.
5. Choose a built-in bed
Built-in beds optimize the physical space, especially if your house is small, and leave the environment with a more organized appearance.
6. How about a folding table?
The folding table can be hidden away when not in use, and the small surface will help keep work piles up.
7. Consider having a bench with storage space
Whether built-in or freestanding, a bench with storage space at the base may be just what you need. Fitted with upholstered pillows they are the perfect seating for any dining corner.
8. Use your bookcase versatility
A bookcase is not just for storing books. Add objects and trays to shelves to maximize organization.
9. Store clothes in the dresser in the TV room
For those with too many clothes and too little closet space, this is a great organization trick. No one needs to know that their winter sweaters are piled up behind those sliding wooden panels of the TV room dresser.
10. Invest in multipurpose furniture
A closet and dresser combination will ensure you have enough space to hang and fold your clothes.
11. Hang what you can
Hanging cutting boards on the wall is one way to clear coveted counter space.
12. Use wider shelves
Place larger objects, such as a record player or a sculptural vase, on wider shelves.
13. Organize the mess with trays
And we come back with the trays. This time, we suggest that you place a larger tray on top of a coffee table or dresser to put away your household items.
14. Take up the cornice space
Cornices, meaning those strips that stand out on the wall, provide great edges for art and larger mirrors.
15. Keep the magazine rack in sight
Store magazines and small books in a stand for viewing. Forget waiting rooms in doctors’ offices, think of a tidier house.
16. Have a folding dresser
The folding dressers are a useful way to make counter space, as well as provide support for bowls and plates.
17. Make a gallery wall
Arrange your pictures into a fun pattern by creating a gallery wall. Interestingly, you don’t have to commit to a great work of art.
18. Hang your shoes
Shoes take up an immense amount of space and always seem to be everywhere. Try a shoe rack suspended in the door.
19. Enjoy the hardest-to-reach places
Line up decorative objects for a hipper “vibe” and a tidier home.
20. Be creative with trinkets
If you open up your imagination, just about anything can be used for hanging.
21. Stack storage boxes
Effectively organize your paperwork using stackable storage boxes.
22. Make use of the window sill
Often overlooked, the window sill is the perfect bench for some knickknacks.
23. Bet on a kitchen island with organizers
The islands help you organize your kitchen. Hidden spaces are ideal for pots, pans, juicers and even cookbooks.
24. Stack (everything) and style your decor
Add an organized stack of books on a small armchair or decorative chair, your visits are unlikely to be seated (it’s not about comfort, it’s about style). Complete with a vase of flowers and you’ll have a new favorite (and tidy) corner.
25. Pots, pots and more pots
A pot for every occasion. Check out these multipurpose containers for storing cotton swabs, cotton or other bathroom necessities.
26. Don’t be (too) afraid of the heater
In the hottest months of the year, when the heater is off, add a light tray on top to hold candles and even a pot or two of plants.
27. Build Wall Shelves
By placing a bookcase on the wall itself, you not only save space, but also save on organization.
28. Add a “pegboard”
A pegboard wall, a perforated panel, is an effective way to organize anything from kitchen utensils to gym equipment.
29. Organize your books by color
Organizing your books by color is a great exercise in tidying up your house and remembering what you really have in your collection.
30. Buy acrylic containers
Acrylic containers – especially those with built-in dividers – are ideal for organizing makeup. If you follow these 30 organizing ideas, there is no doubt that it will make your home tidier.
