Experiencing frustration and anxiety due to a cluttered living space? Fear not! With these 21 practical and budget-friendly tips, you can transform your home into a serene oasis without breaking the bank or sacrificing precious time. From kitchen countertops to bedroom closets, pantry shelves, and refrigerator compartments, our straightforward organizing ideas will revolutionize your daily routine and leave you feeling more relaxed and in control.
Use Foldable Hangers to Get More Space in Your Closet
When it comes to closet organization, these innovative foldable hangers truly make a difference. By utilizing metal rods, you can stack up to six garments in a cascading manner, taking up mere fractions of the space normally required. The sturdy and non-slip design allows for effortless arrangement and instant visibility of your wardrobe, making them an absolute must-have for anyone seeking a well-organized closet.
Use Plastic Rails to Organize Coffee Pods
Say goodbye to the frustration of searching for your go-to coffee pod among a jumbled collection! For fellow coffee enthusiasts, here’s a clever solution: create a visually appealing and functional storage system that showcases your favorite flavors. To do this, start by attaching plastic rails to the wall using double-sided tape. Make sure to leave enough space between each rail to easily slide in the pods.
With this setup, you’ll have a stunning coffee gallery wall that’s as much about aesthetics as it is about organization.
Store Board Games in Mesh Bags to Save More Space
Say goodbye to cluttered kid’s closets with a simple yet ingenious solution! Ditch those bulky packaging boxes and breathe new life into your board game collection by repacking them into soft mesh zipper bags. The best part? These bags take up less space when stacked upright, making it easy for kids to find their favorite games at a glance. Plus, the transparent design ensures a quick visual search, saving you (and your little ones) time and hassle.
Hang Your Earrings on a Rack Attached to Your Desk
Innovative storage solutions often surprise us by utilizing spaces we never considered before. A prime example is transforming the side of your desk into an earring organizer. This clever hack requires just two adhesive towel hooks and one metal grid rack or a baking cooling rack, if you have it lying around. By mounting these simple components on the side of your desk, you’ll be able to create a visually appealing display for your earrings that doesn’t occupy any additional space.
Organize Your Cups with a Shelf Divider
For those who have a mug or cup obsession, I’ve got a clever organizing hack that will keep your cabinet contents from getting jumbled. To prevent cups from toppling over every time you open the cabinet door, simply install removable shelf dividers inside. This genius solution instantly frees up extra surface space for showcasing and storing your beloved collection. Lightweight and affordable, these dividers allow for endless customization to fit your unique needs.
Taking a Picture of a Room Will Help You Identify the Clutter
As you go about your daily routine, it’s easy to overlook the chaos that surrounds you. To bring clarity to this cluttered reality, try snapping a photo of the space or area in question. This simple act can help you distill the situation and pinpoint exactly what needs attention. Once you’ve identified the clutter, take the first step towards tidying up and watch as your mental and physical burdens lift, replaced by a sense of calm and renewed energy.
Attach Broom Holders to a Wall
When it comes to staying organized, utilizing wall space is a clever trick. Instead of leaving your brooms scattered around the kitchen or pantry where they can pose a tripping hazard, consider installing a broom wall mount. These practical solutions allow you to securely hang your brooms on the wall, keeping them within easy reach while also maintaining a tidy and safe environment.
Label All Storage Boxes
Congratulations on taking the initiative to declutter your space by storing seasonal clothes, toys, books, and other less-used household items into storage boxes. You’ve already achieved a significant milestone! To ensure seamless retrieval of these stored items in the future, take it up a notch by assigning clear labels to each box. This simple yet effective step will enable you to effortlessly locate what you need when required.
Store Tea Bags in a Tea Organizer
For those who take their entertaining seriously, appearances are everything. A disorganized collection of tea bags, no matter how charming the intent, can be a major letdown. In search of a solution, I stumbled upon a chic natural bamboo tea bag organizer on Amazon that has revolutionized my tea-time setup. This thoughtful accessory allows me to categorize my tea bags by flavor, type, and blend, giving my gatherings an air of sophistication and refinement.
Organize Your Freezer with Multiple Bins
Taming the chaos within your freezer begins with a strategic approach. Consider dividing it into sections using multiple small plastic bins, categorized by product type such as meat, fish, poultry, veggies, fruit, and frozen treats. This system not only streamlines your search process but also allows for easy identification of expired or near-expired items, dietary requirements, and meal planning considerations.
Get Rid of Expired Medicine
Like many people, I’m guilty of neglecting my medicine stash. It’s only when a family member falls ill that I realize the importance of having an organized and up-to-date supply. The last thing you want is to be frantically searching for the right medication, only to discover it has expired. Not only does this waste time, but it can also compromise your health if taken incorrectly or in incorrect doses.
To avoid this stress, make sure to regularly purge your medicine cabinet of expired or ineffective medications. And remember, never dispose of medication in the trash – instead, look for local pharmacy take-back programs or designated drop-off sites.
Create an Outfit and Hang it all Together
I’ve found that planning and preparing your outfit in advance has been a game-changer for me. The morning rush is now a thing of the past as I’m no longer scrambling to get dressed on time. By hanging all the essential pieces together, you can create a seamless ensemble that’s ready to wear at a moment’s notice. To take it to the next level, consider linking multiple hangers together or repurposing items like soda tabs to add extra hooks.
Alternatively, check out my previous tip for an innovative folding hanger solution!
Use a Tension Rod to Hang Detergents
Streamline your cleaning supply storage by installing an affordable tension rod in your cabinet. This simple hack allows you to hang products with spray tops, creating a convenient handle that maximizes shelf space and minimizes clutter. By leveraging this creative solution, you’ll be amazed at how easily you can free up valuable real estate within your cabinet.
Attach Clothes Pegs to the Wall
When it comes to maximizing storage space on empty walls, I’ve found that using everyday clothes pegs is an incredibly effective and versatile solution. To get started, simply apply double-sided adhesive tape to the back of each clothes peg and attach them to the wall.
This clever hack will instantly create ample hanging space for a wide range of items, from clothing like shirts and dresses, to garden accessories like gloves and scarves, as well as lightweight bags, accessories, postcards, and more. The beauty of this approach is that it can be applied in almost any room or space, including the kitchen, pantry, bathroom, garden shed, laundry area, garage, cellar, or even a child’s playroom.
With a little creativity and some basic materials, you can turn an empty wall into a highly functional storage solution.
Set an Alarm to Tidy up 10 Minutes a Day
Imagine being reminded to tidy up just like you would catch an airplane or stay hydrated. It’s not as far-fetched as it sounds! Setting daily alarms can revolutionize your tidying habits. By dedicating mere 10 minutes a day, you’ll be astonished at the results. In this brief window, tackle those pesky stray clothes, organize some cluttered drawers, purge expired fridge contents, and corral those wayward magazines.
The possibilities are endless, and it’s all about making the most of those fleeting moments. These bite-sized tidying sessions can work wonders in maintaining a spotless, organized home 24/7.
Store Dry Food in Glass Bottles or Containers
When it comes to storing dry goods, the sheer variety of packaging sizes and shapes can be overwhelming. From large boxes to small bags, keeping track of what’s inside and what’s not can be a real challenge.
To keep your kitchen organized and make the most of your storage space, consider investing in a set of stylish glass containers with airtight seals.
These versatile vessels are perfect for compact kitchens, allowing you to easily see at a glance what’s inside without having to rummage through multiple containers. The clear design also makes it simple to access the contents when you need them.
Throw Away Your Odd Socks
The perpetual enigma of missing socks has long been a source of frustration for many. It’s as if they have a knack for disappearing into the unknown, leaving us to grapple with the challenge of matching them up – often at the most inopportune moments. The solution may lie not in the washing machine itself, but rather in our willingness to pair up our socks and bid farewell to their lone counterparts, allowing them to potentially find their matches in some sort of mystical sock realm.
Turn the Stem Glasses Upside Down so That They Take Up Less Space
If you’re a puzzle enthusiast, you’ll love this clever organizing hack. To maximize shelf space, try stacking stem glasses with an unexpected twist – turn them upside down! Start by placing one row of glasses right side up, followed by a second row in front, positioned upside down. The result is a surprisingly efficient use of storage space.
Use Plastic Containers to Organize Detergents Under the Sink
Achieving a tidy and organized space under your sink is within reach! One simple yet effective solution is to utilize inexpensive plastic containers, such as those shown above, to categorize and store various detergents. By dividing them into laundry, dishwashing, oven cleaning, window, and surface cleaning products, you’ll be able to quickly locate what you need.
The distinct colors of the containers can serve as a visual guide, while labeling them takes your organizational skills to the next level.
Use a Box with Dividers to Store Your Socks
The eternal struggle with wayward socks is a familiar one – they seem to have a life of their own, rolling around, getting tangled, and driving us to distraction! However, there’s a simple solution to this problem. By storing your socks in a box with dividers, you can tame the chaos and keep them organized. You can sort them by color, fabric type, or style, making it easy to find what you need when you need it.
And if space is at a premium, don’t worry – simply stack the boxes on top of each other to maximize your storage potential.
Set Up Some Hooks in the Kitchen to Hang Potholders
In my kitchen, I have a collection of charming potholders that excel in both functionality and aesthetics. However, their whereabouts often elude me when I need them most. To solve this problem, I stumbled upon a clever idea that not only keeps these essential items organized but also adds a warm, inviting ambiance to the space.
The solution is surprisingly simple: install some hooks, gather all your potholders from various storage spots like drawers, cabinets, pantry, and laundry room, and let your creativity shine by arranging them in a visually appealing way.
