Easy Additions for Better Organization

Getting your home in clear and organized working order doesn’t need to involve an major redesign or total overhaul. You can arm yourself with hard-working yet easy-to-find pieces that can instantly clear away the clutter and give you easy ways to stay on top of the everyday junk that seems to accumulate in the blink of an eye. Try these simple but effective– and most of all– easy organization tricks that will make a difference in no time.

It’s Curtains For You!

A fresh and vibrant curtain can do wonders for your trickier storage areas. When interior designer Alison Kandler helped design this bathroom for her frequent collaborator and friend, architect Joan Schwartz, they chose bright color and pattern to turn a storage area into a focal point!

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Getting your home in clear and organized working order doesn’t need to involve an major redesign or total overhaul. You can arm yourself with hard-working yet easy-to-find pieces that can instantly clear away the clutter and give you easy ways to stay on top of the everyday junk that seems to accumulate in the blink of an eye. Try these simple but effective– and most of all– easy organization tricks that will make a difference in no time.

Basket Case

Simple, lightweight furniture is great for small spaces—and usually great for the budget, too. However, these easy pieces may leave you at a loss for storage. Here’s a simple solution: Use beautiful baskets as open containers to store extra blankets, throws, and even books and nightstand supplies. They not only look great, but they keep everything easily accessible.

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Getting your home in clear and organized working order doesn’t need to involve an major redesign or total overhaul. You can arm yourself with hard-working yet easy-to-find pieces that can instantly clear away the clutter and give you easy ways to stay on top of the everyday junk that seems to accumulate in the blink of an eye. Try these simple but effective– and most of all– easy organization tricks that will make a difference in no time.

Get the Hang of It

You don’t need a designer budget to get the look and functionality of a custom laundry
room. A simple tension rod, available for as little as $10, is a great way to get vertical space to help you organize and maximize your laundry room. Install it above the washer/dryer to use as a clothesline or below a shelf to help you store and organize supplies.

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Getting your home in clear and organized working order doesn’t need to involve an major redesign or total overhaul. You can arm yourself with hard-working yet easy-to-find pieces that can instantly clear away the clutter and give you easy ways to stay on top of the everyday junk that seems to accumulate in the blink of an eye. Try these simple but effective– and most of all– easy organization tricks that will make a difference in no time.

Take A Stand

Think about how you can get more than one use out of an item. Artist Erin Houghton uses this plant stand in her home not only as a place to add some greenery to the indoors, but interspersed in on the shelves are vintage shaker boxes which can hide a slew of small necessities like photos, stationary or even cards and games.

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Getting your home in clear and organized working order doesn’t need to involve an major redesign or total overhaul. You can arm yourself with hard-working yet easy-to-find pieces that can instantly clear away the clutter and give you easy ways to stay on top of the everyday junk that seems to accumulate in the blink of an eye. Try these simple but effective– and most of all– easy organization tricks that will make a difference in no time.

Dish it Up

Need to get your vanity and other tabletop clutter under control? Use dishes and trays from the kitchen to keep your jewelry, office supplies and other small items neatly contained. Bonus: Colorful decorative ceramics and serveware match your style better than anything you can find at an office-supply store.

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Getting your home in clear and organized working order doesn’t need to involve an major redesign or total overhaul. You can arm yourself with hard-working yet easy-to-find pieces that can instantly clear away the clutter and give you easy ways to stay on top of the everyday junk that seems to accumulate in the blink of an eye. Try these simple but effective– and most of all– easy organization tricks that will make a difference in no time.

Kitchen Addition

There’s almost always a shortage of drawers in the kitchen. Before you remodel with the big bucks, get the same functionality from a repurposed piece of furniture—a
dresser! You can find one with similar details to integrate perfectly into your kitchen
design or one in a contrasting look, such as a vintage style, to make the dresser
stand out as a focal point.

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Getting your home in clear and organized working order doesn’t need to involve an major redesign or total overhaul. You can arm yourself with hard-working yet easy-to-find pieces that can instantly clear away the clutter and give you easy ways to stay on top of the everyday junk that seems to accumulate in the blink of an eye. Try these simple but effective– and most of all– easy organization tricks that will make a difference in no time.

Color Coordinated

Looking for a way to make a shelf instantly more neat and tidy? Color coordinate it to simplify the look and reduce the visual clutter. Also, editing your display is a great way refresh a room’s look; consider donating old things to make room for items you use regularly and want to make shine. If letting go isn’t an option, stash extra items away and rotate them into your décor, changing out the look every few months.

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