Home Organization Ideas for Every Room in Your Home
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Tidying-up each room in your home is easy when you have the right storage and organization methods at your disposal. Keep reading for room-by-room organization methods that will help you get your space in order.
Are you looking for more general organization tips that you can apply to your whole house? Review How to Organize Your Home: Tips for Success.
Organize by Room
Entryway Organization
Living Room Organization
Kitchen Organization
Laundry Room Organization
Bedroom Organization
Bedroom Closet Organization
Bathroom Organization
Home Office Organization
Kids’ Spaces Organization
Entryway Organization
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The entryway is the go-to spot for shoes, jackets, umbrellas, and going-out essentials. Here are some helpful ideas to get your entryway in order.
Entryway Shoe Storage: Keep your family’s shoes organized and neat with a shoe storage system. Use a low shoe storage bench that you can sit on while you put on your shoes or a taller cabinet with more vertical shoe space that can also be used as a countertop.
Hall Trees: If you would like one storage device for everything in your entryway, consider a hall tree. A hall tree is an all-in-one storage solution that includes hooks, a bench, and sometimes shelving or shoe storage. You can grab your shoes, sit down and put them on, throw on your coat, and grab your keys – all from the same place! You can also give each family member a hook or shelf to keep their outdoor clothing items organized.
Storage Baskets & Bins: Use storage baskets & bins to organize outdoor clothing items. Try using separate boxes for hats, scarves, and gloves to make your life easier. During the summer, you could switch winter items out for baseball caps, sunscreen, and sunglasses. You could also use a plastic bin to temporarily place dirty sports equipment or wet umbrellas when you walk into your home.
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Your living room is one of the most frequently used rooms in your home, so it's also naturally prone to clutter. Here are some savvy ways to minimize clutter and keep your living room organized.
Storage Tables: Choose a coffee table or a side table with storage space. Multifunctional coffee and side tables have bins and shelves, making it easy to stash clutter and infrequently used items. These tables can also display functional decor, like books, coasters, and candles.
Accent Trunks: Accent trunks are decorative storage trunks that can be used to store extra blankets, pillows, linens, and more. Place your accent trunk in a secluded corner but close enough to the sofa that it is easy to grab extra blankets when lounging. Or put it front and center to use as a unique coffee table.
Coffee Table Trays: Keep your surfaces organized with coffee table trays. These are trays that sit atop your coffee table to create an additional layer of surface space. Organize small items inside the tray like coasters, electronic remotes, or even your reading glasses. Add a vase of flowers at the center for a decorative touch. When you want to clear the surface to put your feet up or put food out, simply remove the tray and enjoy the open space.
Storage Ottomans: For extra concealed storage, try a storage ottoman. Keep comfy pillows and seasonal throws that don’t match your decor hidden inside your ottoman. Once your things are stored away, you can throw your feet up on this functional piece of storage furniture.
TV Stands: Don’t forget a TV stand, an essential for any family entertainment space. Pick a TV stand with open or closed shelves, depending on whether you want visible or hidden storage. TV stand drawers can be used to store essential items such as extra batteries for the remote, gaming items, movies, and extra phone chargers. You can use baskets and bins within the drawers to keep these items sorted.
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Kitchens are another area prone to clutter and disorganization – but they don't have to be! These ideas will help you get your kitchen organized in no time at all.
Kitchen Islands & Carts: If you feel like you never have enough counter space while cooking, consider kitchen islands and carts. Kitchen islands are stationary, while carts have wheels and can be moved as you please. You can use a kitchen cart or island as an extra chopping station or as a morning coffee station, and many come with extra storage space under the counter.
Pot Racks: Consider investing in pot racks to keep your myriad of kitchen pots and pans organized. You can find hanging, wall-mounted, and freestanding pot racks. Keeping your pots and pans out in the open makes it a cinch to find exactly what you’re looking for without taking up too much precious cabinet space.
Kitchen Drawer Organizers: Kitchen drawers can easily become a source of stress without proper organization. Organize your drawers into sections with a kitchen drawer organizer. Use drawer organizers with small sections for dining forks, knives, and spoons, and use drawer organizers with larger sections for cooking tools such as whisks, large knives, and wooden spoons.
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For more kitchen organization inspo, check out the following guides:
How to Organize a Kitchen Like a Pro
Declutter Your Life: How to Organize Your Kitchen Cabinets
How to Organize a Pantry 101: Your Guide to Success
How to Organize a Fridge
Laundry Room Organization
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Your laundry room is a constant hub of activity for washing, drying, ironing, folding, and hanging clothes, so it's important that it's well-organized. Here are a couple laundry room storage solutions that will make doing laundry a breeze.
Laundry Room Organizers: A laundry room organizer is usually a wall-mounted piece that consists of shelves, racks, hooks, or some combination of the three.You can find a model with rods for hanging drying clothes and lots of shelf space for organizing detergent, fabric softener, and stain removers. You could also find a small organizer with hooks to hang up drying clothes or laundry bags.
Laundry Sorter: You can use a laundry sorter to separate out whites, darks, delicates, and more. A laundry sorter usually consists of three bins to separate laundry. You can then run a load for each basket to minimize color bleeding or damage of delicate clothes.
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Check out these guides for more laundry room organization ideas:
How to Organize a Laundry Room in 5 Easy Steps
8 Essential Laundry Room Storage Ideas (With Photos!)
Lighten the Load With These Laundry Room Shelving Ideas
Bedroom Organization
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The more organized and clutter-free your bedroom is, the better you can relax and unwind. These are a few ways you can maintain a well-organized bedroom.
Bed With Built-In Storage: The space under your bed is an opportunity for storage that often goes unused. Make sure you’re taking advantage of this space with a bed with built-in storage – which can include under-bed drawers or storage shelves instead of a headboard. This additional storage space can be used to get out-of-season clothes out of your closet, to store extra sheets and pillows, and to stow away school or work supplies.
Under-Bed Storage: If you are not interested in a storage bed frame, you can try out under-bed storage bins. Some bins come with wheels to make them even easier to use.
Clothes Racks: If you have limited closet space, consider moving some clothes to a clothes rack. Try planning out your clothes for the week and moving them to the rack for easy access. Not only will the rack give you double the space for clothing, but it will make a stylish statement as well – its clean lines and industrial shape can be quite striking.
Shoe Storage Bench: Try out a shoe storage bench for additional storage space in your bedroom. Move shoes out of your closet and into the bench – your shoes will be more accessible and easier to throw on in a rush. Place an upholstered bench with shoe cubbies at the end of your bed for an easy spot to sit down and put on your shoes.
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Your closet is one of the most important places to organize so you can view and access clothing/accessories with ease. Here are some organization methods that instantly create more space in your closet and make it more functional.
Closet Systems: Investing in a closet system for your closet is one of the best ways to create an organized bedroom. A common problem with closets is a lack of infrastructure – if you don’t have vertical organization in place, you end up wasting a lot of potential storage space. Choose a closet system with a mix of cubbies and rods to give you space for hanging and shelved items. Try hanging shirts and dresses and folding pants and extra towels in the cubbies.
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If you don’t want to invest in a new closet system, try adding to your vertical organization in other ways. Hanging closet organizers can be hung from your closet’s main rod to create cubby spaces for folded items. You can also find smaller organizers specifically for items like belts or scarves.
Over-Door Organizers: Don’t forget to take advantage of your closet door. Over-door organizers attach to the top of your closet door and rest on the inside, expanding your vertical organization. You can choose from racks, rods, cubbies, and more to customize your storage. Try organizing scarves and hats in small cubbies on your closet door. Make sure there is enough space in your closet to close the door if you use over-door organizers.
Storage Drawers: Storage drawers can be a helpful addition to your closet by taking advantage of vertical space closer to the ground. Use a small set of storage drawers to organize undergarments, socks, or miscellaneous items like school and craft supplies. You can find storage drawers that are short or tall to fit your space, and some models come with wheels so you can roll them out of the closet with ease.
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For more closet organization methods, check out our guide: How to Organize a Closet On Any Budget
Bathroom Organization
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Consider these organization methods to help keep your bathroom and vanity countertop clutter-free.
Vanity Trays: A simple fix for a cluttered counter is a vanity tray. Gather small items and toiletries such as makeup and skincare products on the tray to keep them together and create a designated space. This will prevent the spread of items across your space and will look more purposeful than items grouped on the counter.
Makeup Organizers: Make it easy to find your makeup supplies with a makeup organizer. Use one compartment for your makeup brushes and another for eyeliners or lipstick. Use drawers to hold eyeshadow, blush, and highlighters. You’ll love how easy it is to get ready and how clean your counter looks when you’re done.
Hair Tool Holders: Hair tools such as blow-dryers and straighteners can be difficult to keep organized. Their large sizes and unruly wires make it tough to keep these devices in a bin with other items. Try a hair tool holder to keep your tools in place – you can find some that can be secured to the inside of a cabinet door or a freestanding model you can keep on the counter.
Freestanding Bathroom Shelving: If you need more storage space in your bathroom, invest in shelf space. You can use open shelving to store folded towels or closed shelves to conceal extra toiletries or shower products. You can even find freestanding shelving that fits several shelves over your toilet to make use of every inch of space.
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Here are some more guides to help tackle your bathroom organization:
Get Organized With These Bathroom Storage Ideas (With Photos!)
How to Organize Bathroom Drawers for Optimal Efficiency
Organizing Bathroom Cabinets: Everything You Need to Know
Home Office Organization
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Reduce desktop clutter and always know where important documents are with these home office must-haves.
Desktop Organizers: If you can’t seem to keep small items like pens, pencils, notecards, and staplers together, consider a desktop organizer. You can find small desktop organizers for specific items or a large organizer with shelves. Try placing small organizers on the shelves of large organizers to maximize your space.
Office Storage Cabinets: If you have an overload of boxes of old papers, extra wires, and printer supplies, your best storage option is an office storage cabinet. These cabinets provide lots of space to stow away items and supplies you don’t use every day. Try using storage containers inside the cabinet to keep things organized.
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Need more inspo? Check out this guide for more home office organization tips and tricks: 13 Must-Have Home Office Organization Ideas (With Photos!)
Kids' Space Organization
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Staying organized is especially important when it comes to little ones, from their playrooms and bedrooms to dedicated homework spots. Here's where to focus your efforts.
Toy Storage Bench: A toy storage bench is a functional storage option for a kid’s playroom. You can stow away stuffed animals, blankets, and costumes and use the bench as extra seating.
Toy Organizers: A toy organizer is a piece of furniture meant specifically for toy storage and organization. Separate toys into separate bins or cubbies, and teach your child which kinds of toys belong in each compartment. You can use these organizers to give kids their first lesson about neatness!
Rolling Storage Drawers: Rolling storage drawers are useful for playtime that moves from room to room. The drawers help you separate items such as craft supplies into different compartments and keep things neat. Use color-coordinated or labeled bins or drawers to ensure kids know what goes where.
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Take a look at these Toy Storage Ideas to Clear the Clutter (With Photos!) for more fun organization methods.
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