Home organization tips to effortlessly transform your living space. Keep reading to explore how a few simple changes can bring order and structure to your home.
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DECLUTTER FIRST
The best thing you can do before attempting to do any organizing is DECLUTTER. Only keep what you know you will use and need, allowing you to maximize your available storage space for items that truly add value to your life. Decluttering also helps reduce how overwhelming organizing can be and makes the process more achievable.
IMPLEMENT A CLEANING ROUTINE
Implementing a cleaning routine encourages you to maintain an organized home and prevent the accumulation of unnecessary items. Create structure and order with a quick daily routine or a more extensive cleaning schedule. You save time in the long run and create a more enjoyable living space.
I use a Google Sheets template to help me manage and organize my tasks. You can purchase the same template here.
Features:
- Family Chore Chart
- Daily Task List
- Weekly Task List
- Monthly Task List
- Quarterly Task List
- Yearly Task List
DONT PROCRASTINATE
Do it now instead of later when something needs to get done. Keeping up with regular maintenance preserves the longevity of your belongings.
STORE IT WHERE YOU USE IT
Storing items where you use them maintains order and simplifies your daily living. Doing this reduces the time spent searching for your belongings and putting them away. Every item has a place, enhancing the overall functionality of your space.
ROLLING CARTS
Rolling carts are a cheat code for organization, both versatile and convenient. From your office, to your bathroom, bedroom, and kitchen, rolling carts can be beneficial in just about any room in your house. Maximize your space with its ability to provide extra storage space with its multiple tiers. Bonus points if it can fit into small spaces to be kept out of sight.
I love to use these as an organization cart in my bathroom for all my beauty supplies and essentials.
FUNCTIONAL FURNITURE
Functional furniture such as storage benches and ottomans allow you to maximize your space. They serve a dual purpose with its functionality to store things and remain decorative. A smart way to create extra storage space without ruining the aesthetic of your home.
BASKETS AND BINS
Baskets are some of the top organizational tools you should invest in because of their versatility. You can use baskets and bins on your shelves, under sinks, in drawers, closets, under your bed, in your fridge, on your countertops, and in many more places. Use them to sort or store; they are also easy to label. What’s great is that you can find these in just about any style to fit your aesthetic appeal.
LABEL EVERYTHING
The use of labels is a systemic approach that adds efficiency and clarity to your organization system. You save time by quickly locating and retrieving the items that you need. Everything has a designated place.
DECORATIVE TRAYS AND BOXES
Use decorative trays and boxes to store little things that keep your coffee tables and bookshelves from looking picture perfect (television remotes, coasters, etc). Keep items close by while you also keep your living space clutter free.
OVER THE DOOR STORAGE ORGANIZERS
Over the door organizers are ideal for small living spaces with limited storage, a practical cost-effective solution to maximize your space.
MULTI-HANGERS
Efficiently utilize your closet space. With multi-hangers you create room to store more. Hang several clothing pieces on a single hanger – shirts, pants, dresses, etc.
TIERED PULL-OUT SHELVES
Tiered pull-out shelves are best for the drawer space under your sinks. Create efficiency and maximize your space with extra shelving space. Easy access to your products and belongings stored towards the back of your drawers with the pull-out feature.
ROTATING STANDS (LAZY SUSANS OR CAROUSEL ORGANIZERS)
Best for small items such as spices or beauty products. All items will be visible and within reach with the organizers ability to rotate 360-degrees. Rotating stand organizers usually have multiple tiers for you to maximize storage space.
DAILY 10 MINUTE PICK-UP
Incorporating a quick 10-minute daily pickup into your daily routine makes a world of a difference. You prevent the accumulation of clutter and keep your home in order with minimal effort, making organization more manageable and less daunting. In the end doing a little every day saves you some time that you put towards extensive cleaning sessions later.
IMPLEMENT GOOD HABITS
Try to promote and encourage consistency and sustainable habits that will eventually become a natural and integrated part of your daily routine.
Examples:
- Making your bed everyday
- Washing your dishes as soon as you’re done with them
- Putting items back in their place when you’re no longing using them
When you implement consistency and sustainable habits, you invest in a mindset that promotes functionality and efficiency in your daily living.