7 Remarkable Organization Approaches

How many instances have you had to turn your house upside down while trying to find your car keys? Or found something that’s been lost for a period of time in a place where you least expect it? These things can all be traced to clutter—the single big enemy of any room, no matter how big or small. If you often find your belongings in various places, you could probably make use of some extra room to help get rid of the mess.

When you think of storage, you probably think of humongous shelves, kids’ toy chests, and that clunky closet positioned at the end of your hallway. No wonder few persons bother to invest in good storage space—it’s just not “chic” enough. But due to all the storage designs now available, there are so many unique ways to become organized without having to worry about these clashing with your home decorations. Here are 7 different organization suggestions you may try for yourself.

1. Baskets. Even though more popular with country-style houses, woven baskets have a homey, warm look that will go great with any theme. Utilize them to keep magazines, jewelry, pens, as well as other small items. In large, messy areas such as your living room, you can position one large basket or a couple of smaller ones on or around your table. If you’re going with the latter, use baskets in various sizes and weaves to add a little more interest. For saving space, place your baskets on an end table or a wall rack.

2. Dividers + shelves. Room dividers are good for breaking up big spaces, but they tend to occupy lots of space—space that can be utilized for safekeeping things. If your room has to have a divider, try using a small bookshelf or display rack rather than a divider. That way, they will function both as a storage space and a dividing element. Look for an open-backed shelf so that it will be presentable on either side, or get two slimmer shelves and position them back to back.

3. Linear racks. Wall storage is needed for small spaces, and the trendy way to do this is by utilizing linear storage racks. These racks consist of a vertical trunk with some holders installed along it. This would be a great way of organizing small things inside your bathroom, office, or bedroom. And due to the fact that it’s mounted on the wall, it will take up no floor space and will work great on tight spaces. You can even build your own—simply clean and polish an old wooden slab then nail on some L-shaped brackets on the front.

4. Niche displays. Don’t have room to display your antiques collection? Try placing it on top of a closet or shelf. These areas are frequently ignored and tend to be dusty and dark, but if utilized the right way, they can make wonderful corner displays. The spot is just right for those special keepsakes that you would otherwise stash away in a box. Install slide lights or an up-light in order to add focus and draw eyes to the display. Limit yourself to just three items per display to play up their form and value.

5. Nested trays. So you have a big basket for all your beauty products, but you still find yourself digging for your favorite perfume every morning? Avoid this situation by keeping the storage small, or dividing your containers into littler compartments. Organize your toiletries in various containers, with the items you frequently use in the biggest tray and the less important ones in the littler trays. This will provide you faster access to items you use everyday while keeping the rest within reach.

6. Recessed shelves. Mounting shelves on walls saves a lot of floor space, but due to the fact that the shelves bulge from the wall, they will still add to that cramped feel which is common in small spaces. A good alternative is building your shelves inward, so that the rims are right on the same level as the remaining walls. This works especially well with corner bathroom sinks. The side walls have easy-to-reach storage for towels, toiletries, and other bathroom essentials. Make sure to plan this well, though, because you cannot just simply uninstall them as you would a regular shelf.

7. Old kitchen items. Used cups, pans, bowls, and other kitchen items can be recycled into stylish storage tools. Organizing your jewelries? Grab an old muffin pan and position a different kind in each muffin holder. You can also use a mug or an old cup as a pen holder, or a large bowl for the storage of figurines and small toys. You can even use your old kitchen cabinets and rebuild them to make pull-out trays, creating a space-saving dresser drawer. Almost any old thing can be reused, so do not be scared to experiment.
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Courtney James is an author of numerous interior design and household organization articles who possesses over fifteen years experience in the aforementioned industry. She is also a Certified Interior Designer as well as a regular interior design journalist for redeco.org. Courtney focuses on creating distinct and personalized home décor and home organization solutions for her clients and readers.