A lot of people strive for a more organized home. It helps clear the mind, promotes flexibility, sparks creativity, and saves time and money. Having an organized home also reduces stress and boosts productivity.
If you want to experience all those benefits, here are 75 ways to achieve an organized living space.
1. Use book-ends to keep your clothes in place.
With laundry day approaching, your drawer will start to get messy. To make sure your remaining clothes don’t fall over, you can use book-ends to keep them upright.
2. Organize cables in empty tissue rolls.
With this hack, you’ll be able to save space at home. Plus, you’ll be able to keep the cables from getting tangled, too. Assuming you use tissue at home, it’s a seriously cheap organization hack.
3. Use actual hardware as labels.
Forget about printing labels. If you have any broken or spare hardware, you can use it as a guide on what’s inside each drawer.
4. Keep the books you haven’t read yet in a separate cabinet.
Doing this will help you keep track of the books you still have to go through. And if you put them in a cart, you’ll be able to access the books with much ease.
5. Store squeeze bottles in egg cartons.
The egg cartons will help keep your bottles in an upside-down position. Additionally, it’ll make squeezing out products a lot easier and faster.
6. Organize earrings using strips of thick paper.
This is such an amazing idea. Even if you have tons of earrings, you won’t have to worry about losing them or consuming too much space in your drawer.
7. Organize cleaning agents in a hanging underwear organizer.
With the pandemic going on, it’s always a good idea to keep a few cleaning agents at home to make sure every surface is clean and safe. You can use a hanging underwear organizer to store those spray bottles in one place.
8. Wrap the clothes you hang with plastic to make moving a bit easier.
If you’re trying this hack, don’t forget to label them. That way, you won’t have to open them one by one when looking for something.
9. Create a vertical tea station to save space in your kitchen.
With a vertical tea station, you’ll be able to keep your items organized and out of the way. It makes everything easy to access, too.
10. Organize ingredients in bins.
This is a good hack if you’re always in a rush to cook. By putting all the ingredients you need for a certain recipe in a bin, you won’t have to spend as much time going through your pantry.
11. Keep up with your lids with an office organizer.
If you’re always losing Tupperware lids, then you’ll find this hack super handy. By putting an office organizer on the inside of your cabinet, you’ll have dedicated storage space for your precious Tupperware lids.
12. Arrange your threads with floss bobbins.
This might look like a lot of work (and it is!) but the end result is super worth it. Apart from preventing the threads from getting tangled, this organization hack also makes it easier to spot the right thread you need.
13. Fold and roll towels to save more space.
This hack is inspired by the Konmari Method. It suggests that you go through your things, keep those that spark joy, and discard those items that don’t. It also recommends specific ways to fold different items of clothing.
14. Save space and time by keeping matching sheets and covers in pillowcases.
If you have a lot of people reaching into your closet, there’s a good chance that everything inside it will end up in a mess if they can’t easily find what they’re looking for. To make things easier for them and for you, fold matching sheet sets inside a pillowcase. It’ll keep them from sliding around.
15. Sort books by color.
You can organize your books according to genre or author. However, if you want your shelves to look extra nice, try to arrange your books according to color.
16. Use rain gutter shelves for your kids’ books.
When you have kids, books can easily pile up. To make sure that they don’t end up all over their rooms, install rain gutter shelves. And if you put a chair underneath, you can actually make a nice reading nook for your little ones.
17. Install dowels under your sink for your trash bags.
If your plastic bag rolls have holes in them, you can totally do this hack. It makes changing bags easier and faster.
18. Arrange your plates upright.
When your plates are in an upright position, you won’t have to lift the other plates just to get the ones you need. Plus, it makes plates look more visually pleasing.
19. Hang towels behind the door.
Running out of space to hang your towels? You can solve the problem by installing a couple of towel rods behind the door. Apart from creating an extra storage space, you’ll also be making an area where you can dry your towels.
20. Organize water bottles in a magazine holder.
Stacking your bottles up can keep them from flipping and rolling. It also makes it easier to see the individual bottles.
21. Make your linen closet pretty with bins.
With the bins, the closet looks so much organized. There seems to be more space there, too.
22. Store games in plastic drawers.
With this hack, you’re unlikely to lose a piece or two. Plus, it makes it easier to see the games, too.
23. Create a system you can use to organize your papers.
As an adult, you need to be extra careful about your papers. Without a system, you can easily lose important documents. If you don’t have a system yet, you can start by organizing your papers and creating a space for each category. You can use folders or a filing cabinet. You can even organize papers electronically.
24. Create extra storage space by making a stacked plate rack.
This rack looks elegant. In addition to the extra storage space it provides, it can also work as an accent piece in your bathroom or makeup room.
25. Organize art materials in glass jars.
With the way these materials are organized, kids would surely spend more time doing arts at home. Just make sure that an adult is around to supervise them. These glass jars tend to be on the heavier side.
26. Give everyone a dedicated space.
Assign plastic drawers so that everyone who uses the bathroom will have a dedicated space. You can use the drawers to hold deodorants, creams, and other personal items.
27. Use a magnet strip to keep your hairpins in one place.
Never lose a hairpin again with this hack. All you need to do is attach a strip of magnet on your wall or the inside of your cabinet and use it to secure your bobby pins.
28. Mount metal baskets on the wall for your fruits and vegetables.
If you don’t have a lot of counter or pantry space, you can create extra storage space by installing hooks on the wall and hanging baskets there. You can use the extra storage space to keep your fresh fruits and vegetables. You can also use it to store canned items.
29. Create a coffee stationg inside one of your drawers.
This way, your bag of coffee beans and boxes of coffee filters won’t be all over your countertop. You can use small acrylic bins to organize them inside the drawer.
30. Organize canned items in magazine holders.
For this, all you’ll need to do is flip your magazine holder on its back and stack your canned items inside it. Take note that this hack works best with cans with the same dimensions.
31. Color code your circuit breaker box.
If your circuit breaker flips all of a sudden, you need to be able to find the right switch quickly. Having a color-coded breaker box can help you during that kind of emergency.
32. Turn your old dresser into a craft station
Don’t throw away your old dresser. You can repurpose it by turning it into a craft station. To know how you can do the same thing, just read this post.
33. Wrap pipe cleaners around your hangers to stop your clothes from slipping.
You can make your own slip hangers with pipe cleaners. They work as well as rubber bands without making your closet look ugly.
34. Make your fridge more organized with baskets and bins.
The next time you clean your fridge, consider putting baskets and bins inside it. They can make it easier for you to sort your items.
35. Get matching hangers.
You can use the hangers to organize your clothes according to fabric, type or season you’re likely to use them. If you share the closet with another member of the family, the matching hangers can help you determine which clothes are yours.
36. Organize your pantry with magazine holders.
Magazine holders are pretty handy when it comes to organizing parts of your home. Apart from your water bottles and canned items, you can also use it to sort your produce.
37. Put mesh organizers in your drawers.
These organizers are great for creating separate spaces for your knives, scissors, and measuring spoons. They can make kitchen drawers look neat in an instant.
38. Create a backpack station on your wall.
This is a creative way to discourage the kids from leaving their bags in the entryway. Plus, it’s also a nice way to fill an empty wall. If you want to have the same thing in your home, you can check out this guide.
39. Make a bathroom toy organizer with shower heads and baskets
Having toys scattered on the bathroom floor and the bathtub is extremely dangerous, particularly with kids around. For everyone’s safety at home, try to create a storage space for all your kids’ toys. You can make one by following this steps.
40. Make your pantry look more organized with labels.
One of the key things of organization is proper labeling. Right after you sort the things you have in your pantry in bins, label them right away so you won’t get confused.
41. Use egg cartons to store Christmas decorations.
Finding the right ornaments for Christmas isn’t the only important thing to think about during the holidays. You’ll also need to think about where you’ll keep them after. For small Christmas balls, you can use empty egg cartons to store them.
42. Print pictures of shoes.
This one’s quite clever. There’s no need to open the boxes if you can see what shoes are inside them.
43. Store yarn by colors.
This project consumed a lot of time. However, if you look at the results, you can say that it’s worth it. I hope whoever made this placed clear doors on the cabinet to keep dust away.
44. Put your jewelry and accessories on display.
You don’t really need to hide your jewelry items and accessories when you’re organizing your drawers. In fact, you can put them on display. Just install some hooks into a piece of wood and attach it to your wall. You’ll have an instant organizer.
45. Use a hanging fruit basket to store toys.
With this hack, you won’t have to worry about anyone accidentally stepping on your kids’ toys in the bathroom. And if there’s an extra layer, you can use it to hold your shampoo bottles and other personal items.
46. Keep throw pillows in a big basket at night.
Throw pillows can make your bed look extra gorgeous. However, when it comes to sleeping, having a lot of them can be a nuisance. Instead of throwing them on the floor, keep a big basket near your bed. Place the pillows you don’t need in it.
47. Utilize every possible space for storage.
If you live in a small home or apartment, you have to be extra creative. The upper part of your door, for example, can be an excellent spot to keep antique bottles and other decorative items.
48. Roll your towels.
Rolled towels are easier to store when you have limited space. You can store them in baskets or even arrange them following a pyramid shape on your shelves.
49. Get a cork board.
Instead of your fridge, you can use a corkboard to keep important papers such as receipts and bills. You can also use it to hold pictures. To know how you can make your corkboard pretty, take a look at this guide.
50. Use a shoe organizer to hold your craft supplies.
Seriously, when it comes to organizing, shoe organizers can be considered as the Jack of All Trades. You can use it to store a lot of items, including craft supplies.
51. Keep folded clothes vertically in your drawers.
This will make it easier for you to spot what you need. You won’t need to search through stacks of clothes and create a mess in the process.
52. Use pretty pump bottles in your bathroom.
This is a good idea if you’re trying to achieve a certain theme for your bathroom. If you buy oversized bottles of shampoo, all you need to do is transfer it into your own pump bottles. Just don’t forget to label them so you won’t get confused when you’re in the shower.
53. Make use of the space beneath your kitchen sink.
After installing some hooks, you can hang gloves and dish towels on the inside of your sink cabinet. You can do the same thing for brushes.
54. Hang your laundry bags.
Laundry bags can take too much space. However, if you hang them, you can free some floor space. Plus, they’ll look pretty, too.
55. Use shower curtain rings to hold your scarves.
With this hack, you’ll be able to free some space in your drawers. Plus, you’ll get to put your precious collection on display, too.
56. Use DIY mason jar holders in your bathroom.
Got some extra mason jars at home? Check out this tutorial to find out how you can use them as holders in your bathroom.
57. Use a big black sponge to hold your earrings.
This looks good as it is practical. Since it’s a sponge, the earring backs are kept intact. There’s no need to keep them in a separate container.
58. Use large trays to organize clutter.
Apart from that, you can also use the tray as an accent piece. Pick one that matches the theme of your room and you’re good to go.
59. Hang spice racks in your bathroom.
You can use those racks to keep your hair and body care products. You can also use them to hold medicine bottles.
60. Install command hooks for your pan lids.
Put them on the inside of your cabinet door. Apart from savings space, it also makes it easier to find the right lid you need for your pot.
61. Organize rolls of foil and parchment paper with dowels.
If you like doing meal preps, there’s a good chance you have various types of food wrap in your kitchen. To organize them, you can use wooden dowels. You can see this guide to find out how.
62. Arrange tissue papers by color.
Apart from organizing them, you’ll get a nice decorative piece as well. You can put this in your craft room or even your living area as long as it works with the theme.
63. Use one of your drawers as a charging station.
With this tip, you’ll be able to hide your charging cables. You’ll be able to free some space on your nightstand, too. If you’re concerned about the devices overheating, consider leaving the drawer open to allow air to circulate.
64. Purge your linen closet.
By purging, you don’t necessarily have to throw away the linens and sheets you don’t need. You can actually donate them to shelters. By doing that, you’ll be able to help others as you free some space in your closet.
65. Use bins in your pantry.
Organize food items in your pantry into different zones. You can create a section of bins for breakfast or for baking. This makes sense if you have a lot of items and you want to be able to tell how many are left at a glance.
66. Add a peg board in your kitchen.
With this, you’ll be able to rearrange the shelves anytime you want. Just make sure that each piece is secure when you move them, particularly if you live in an area where earthquakes are common.
67. Deep clean your kids’ play area.
Keeping up with your kids’ toys isn’t easy, particularly if they have a lot. If you feel that the toys are at an overwhelming number already, consider sorting and organizing them. Storage boxes are a big help for projects like this.
68. Get a paper sorter for your baking sheets.
Organize the sheets on your lower cabinets. You’ll find them easier to access with an inclined paper sorter.
69. Install spray bottle hangers on the inside of your cabinet.
With those hangers, the area under your sink will be less cluttered. Plus, you’ll be able to get the bottles without the need to dive deep into the cabinet.
70. Use bins to organize your kids’ clothes.
Despite their size, kids tend to have many clothes. Sometimes, as a parent, it’s hard to keep up with them. To free up space in their cabinets, consider putting away clothes that no longer fit them into bins. You can do the same thing with seasonal clothes.
71. Use the top shelf of your cabinet for decor.
There’s no need to install another shelf in your living space for your decors. You can use the top shelf of your cabinet for that.
72. Make use of your windowsills.
You can use the space for your indoor plants. You can also put other ornamental pieces there. If you’re brave enough, you can even use the windowsills in your bathroom for your body care items like how it’s used in the picture.
73. Use aluminum cans as pencil holders.
By wrapping washi tapes around aluminum cans, you’ll be able to make really cute pencil holders. Find out how you can make one here.
74. Store shoes in plastic containers.
Since plastic containers are transparent, you’ll be able to see what shoes are inside. Apart from that, you can also stack them up to free some floor space.
75. Use S hooks to store cleaning tools.
Keep brooms, mops, and other cleaning tools organized in your storage by using some S hooks. They are pretty cheap so there’s no need to burn holes in your wallet for this hack.
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