The 49 best hacks for organising your home
Your mess is simply no match for these helpful solutions.
Your mess is simply no match for these helpful solutions.
Colour code things
Manilla file folders have nothing on this pristine color-coded set. Finding important papers barely requires reading labels — just a glance toward the right color to find exactly what you need fast.
See more at A Bowl Full of Lemons.
Store tupperware lids in a CD rack
We bet the CD rack you bought in the '90s is now collecting dust in your attic. Give this outdated organizer a helpful new purpose by using it to store plastic lids.
See more at Hip 2 Save.
Make car seating work harder
Plastic shower pockets hold everything you could possibly need on a road trip (or, y'know, a supermarket run).
See more at The Castro Family Happynings.
Repurpose a magazine file
Store hot tools (once they've cooled!) by your mirror with a decorative magazine holder.
Use your ceiling space for storage solutions
A utility space is perfect for hanging sturdy racks overhead. Try this trick for storing seasonal items you don't always need to access quickly.
See more at A Bowl Full of Lemons.
Double up on hangers
Hooked together with a can tab, two hangers eat up way less closet space.
See more at The Shabby Creek Cottage.
Store tools (or pots and pans) on a towel rack
Make better use of your space by hanging everything from spades and the garden hose outside, or pots, pans and the colander inside, with a towel bar.
See more at The Cavender Diary.
Stop clothing spillages
A few coils of pipe cleaner mean strappy tanks and slippery silk blouses won't wind up on the floor as you flip through them.
See more at In My Own Style.
Embrace the messy corner
It seems counterintuitive to your battle against clutter to create a place where you leave piles of stuff. A dedicated spot for everyday items is the stopgap that prevents your entire home from eventually looking like a tornado hit it.
Store spices in tic tac boxes
Streamline your kitchen (or create a travel-size spice rack) by ditching cumbersome half-empty bottles for slim, compact Tic Tac boxes.
Get the tutorial at Seattle Sundries.
Use cabinet sides for storage space
Get wet sponges and scrubbers off your countertop by placing them in desk organizers hung on the side of nearby cabinets (an ever-underutilized space).
Get the tutorial at Homemade Ginger.
Block clutter with pretty things
Since it's often too easy to just throw things anywhere, flip the script and make it harder to cause a pile-up. "Place a plant, a figurine, or a framed photo on your side tables, or add a table runner or centerpiece to a dining room table," says professional organizer Maeve Richmond.
Hang jewellery on a peg board
Eliminate tangles, dents, and messy piles when each necklace and earring has an individual hook. By framing the pegboard and painting it a soft, inviting color, it doubles as wall art and doesn't come off as utilitarian-style storage.
See more at The 36th Avenue.
Organise pot lids with a tension rod
Find hidden extra space in a drawer by adding just one rod. Lids rest easily on it and stand out of the way of your other cookware.
See more at The Complete Guide to Imperfect Homemaking.
Make hidden space look pretty
This utility zone might be hidden from guests, but you still have to look at it every day. Choose furniture-like pieces (like this blogger's green drawer-turned-tray) and wrap the interior with patterned contact paper to inspire you to stay tidy.
See more at Crafts a la Mode.
Organise your undies with cute compartments
Storing undies in cute compartments helps you instantly see every pair you own. Plus, the painted pipes offer an extra bit of fun to your everyday routine.
Get the tutorial at Infarrantly Creative.
Use shower hooks to hang your handbags
Bent to the side, these bathroom staples keep your bags off the floor.
See more at Homemade by Carmona.
Teach yourself the 'one in, one out' rule
In the same way as kids with toys, teach yourself that every time you buy something new, you should attempt to throw out something old. That way, you won't run out of space.
Protect clothes with a pillow case
Fashion an instant garment bag by cutting a slit in the closed end of the case and slipping a hanger through - it's smaller and more streamline than a suit case.
Get the tutorial at Bumblebee Linens.
Contain pesky plastic bags
If a bloated pile of grocery store bags is taking over your cabinet space, stuff them into empty tissue boxes for a handy, compact solution.
See more at Grow Creative.
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