Even the simplest storage mistakes can get in the way of a tidy, efficient food prep space. Here, pro organizers share some of the most common mistakes people make organizing their kitchens—and how to fix them.

Ashley Abramson

May 28, 2021

12 Of The Best Kitchen Organizers at IKEA Under $20

So maybe you can stay organized in your kitchen and have room for that set of wine glasses.

Olivia Muenter

May 29, 2021

The Smartest Thing You Can Do With a Food Storage Container Missing Its Lid

Tupperware lids are like the socks of the kitchen with how they disappear into thin air.

Shifrah Combiths

May 20, 2021

7 Things You Have Too Many of (and What to Do with Them)

Don't just toss it all!

geraldinemcampbell

May 18, 2021

The One Guilt-Free Thing You Should Definitely Get Rid of Today

According to a pro organizer.

Savannah West

May 21, 2021

One Thing You Can Declutter When You Think You've Decluttered Everything

It's weighing you down — and could even be a fire hazard in the summer months.

Shifrah Combiths

May 18, 2021

7 Stylish Organizers That Will Transform Any Small Space

The right organizer can make a world of difference — especially when you're tight on space. Here, seven handsome and hardworking organizing finds that I've come to rely on.

Laura Fenton

May 17, 2021

The Built-in Freezer Organizer I Wish I Knew About Years Ago

This is a game-changer.

Lisa Freedman

May 17, 2021

5 Things You Can Buy at a Thrift Store to Organize Your Kitchen

Each of the five suggestions below are commonly found in resale retail, and they just might be what you need to get your kitchen under control.

Jennifer Prince

May 13, 2021

Bed Bath & Beyond Just Created a New Line of Essentials You’ll Want in Every Area of Your Home

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The Simply Essential line includes organizers, cookware, bedding, decor, and more everyday necessities at super-affordable prices.

Tim Minerd

May 8, 2021

4 Kitchen Decluttering Tips Organizers Would Never Tell You for Free

There's no such thing as a free lunch, but here's some free advice!

Lauren Masur

May 9, 2021

This Amazon Shoe Rack Has Over 24,000 5-Star Reviews — and Just Might Be the Only One You’ll Ever Need

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"I love that dirt stays on the shelf and doesn't get on other shoes or the floor."

Grace Cooper

May 7, 2021

The $15 Storage Solution I Use Everywhere to Keep My Entire Home Clutter Free

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These pretty and super-durable bins are my new favorite thing.

Jasmine Grant

May 7, 2021

6 New Decluttering Tips Pro Organizers Learned During the Pandemic

Even the pros themselves took the opportunity to reassess their stuff in lockdown. Here's what they learned.

Jordan Snowden

May 5, 2021

This Emily Henderson-Approved Hack Will Help Your Pantry Stay Organized for the Long Run

She uses a "pantry hierarchy."

Nicoletta Richardson

May 4, 2021

This HGTV Tip Suggests You Add More Cabinets to This Room (No, Not the Kitchen)

There's so much untapped storage potential.

Alexandra Frost

May 3, 2021

4 Little Ways to Make Your Pantry Feel Bigger

According to an expert home stager.

Jennifer Billock

May 3, 2021

My Laundry Storage Was Chaotic Until I Used a Classic Organizing Tool

Now, rather than shuffling through the cabinet for what I need and then having a pile of things to put back in, I can always grab what I need with ease.

Shifrah Combiths

Apr 26, 2021

9 Decluttering Tips I Learned From Taking a KonMari Certification Course

These tricks will help you move through your own tidying journey while, of course, sparking some joy.

Nicoletta Richardson

Apr 26, 2021

7 Amazon Purchases That Have Helped Me Organize My Life This Year

Without sacrificing style!

Sarah Lyon

Apr 23, 2021

I Asked 5 Kitchen Experts How They Would Add Storage to My Kitchen

I wondered if I was missing any obvious (or beautiful) opportunities to create a faux-pantry in my space. So I decided to enlist a few experts I respect — people who know a whole lot more about optimizing kitchen space than I do.

Ashley Abramson

Apr 16, 2021

Courteney Cox Just Showed Off Her Monica Geller-Level Organizational Skills

NEWS

The actress who famously played the show’s most lovably uptight friend just gave a glimpse into her own impeccably organized kitchen setup... and it simply couldn’t be any better.

Arielle Tschinkel

Apr 16, 2021

One Storage Space You Probably Haven't Thought to Clean in a While

Weekend Projects

Getting it done feels so incredibly good. And who wouldn't want that kind of satisfaction right now?

Shifrah Combiths

Apr 16, 2021

8 Products That Make My Small Kitchen Seem Way More Spacious

Thanks to a few clever solutions, what was first a deal-breaker is now one of our favorite parts of our apartment.

Delilah Gray

Apr 16, 2021

6 Things You Should Get Rid Of Today Because They Just Take Up Space

I've found that there are some things that I tend to hold on to that are really just hogging space that could be used for something else — or left refreshingly empty.

Shifrah Combiths

Apr 12, 2021

I Can’t Stop Buying This Space-Saving Solution That Readers Love (Bonus: It’s on Sale!)

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I now own four of these drawers, and I'm ready to add more to my cart!

Sholeen Damarwala

Apr 10, 2021

Here's How I Got My Junk Drawer Under Control in 20 Minutes

In less than 20 minutes, the drawer that drove me crazy for years had been reorganized into something functional.

Olivia Muenter

Apr 9, 2021

Smart Uses for Paper Towel Tubes and 11 Other Common Household Items

That tub of Crisco will save the day TWO different ways!

Dana McMahan

Apr 4, 2021

City Dwellers Are Finding Eccentric Storage Solutions For Small Spaces

Bathtubs? Ovens? Why not!

Jessica Wang

Apr 3, 2021

This Is the Inexpensive Decor Item That Has Become the MVP of My Home

I didn't even buy the first one!

Alyssa Longobucco

Mar 31, 2021

Real Estate Experts Reveal Their Fixes for Apartments with One Closet

Here's how to make sharing a bedroom closet less awful.

Antonia DeBianchi

Apr 3, 2021

12 Stylish, Small Space Friendly Wine Racks We Love

Go ahead, show off that vino.

Marlen Komar

Mar 25, 2021

No Room for a Junk Drawer? Experts Recommend 3 Alternatives

Junk drawers are a luxury that some small spaces just cannot accommodate.

Olivia Muenter

Mar 23, 2021

Mindy Kaling’s Rainbow Shoe Organization Is So Satisfying

NEWS

Kaling has expertly tiered her high-heel collection in a gradient that is just so pleasing to the eye.

Olivia Harvey

Mar 23, 2021

The $1 Item That Made Actually Doing My at-Home Workout Much Easier

It won't complete the workout for you, but it will help you get started.

Ella Cerón

Mar 19, 2021

NEAT Method Wants to Treat You to a Free Kitchen Organizing Workshop

It's all to celebrate their new line of organizers at Bloomingdale's.

Ashley Abramson

Mar 15, 2021

Marie Kondo's In-Drawer Spice Organizer Solved My Kitchen Storage Woes

I’ve had this bamboo beauty for all of six hours, and reader, I’m in love.

Ashley Abramson

Mar 14, 2021

This $10 Mail Organizer Solves Your Kitchen’s Messiest Problem

Hint: It'll help wrangle all those lids to your food storage containers.

Shifrah Combiths

Mar 10, 2021

The Home Edit Says This Is the Essential Item to Help You Organize Your Kitchen

Plus, the product you need to organize your closet, too.

Nicoletta Richardson

Mar 4, 2021

Before & After: I Redid My Cabinets Using Marie Kondo Organizers

In true Marie Kondo style, the products are simple, beautiful, and serene.

Ashley Poskin

Mar 3, 2021

The Folding Lady Shows You How to Fold Everything from Bedding to Baby Clothes

NEWS

If you’ve ever wondered how to make something look like it’s on display at a store, The Folding Lady’s feeds have probably got you covered.

Arielle Tschinkel

Mar 3, 2021

This Is the Closet Storage Spot You're Probably Overlooking

STYLE

This overlooked area is bursting with design potential.

Kelsey Mulvey

Mar 3, 2021

6 Things You're Probably Doing Wrong With Your Junk Drawer

Ah, the household junk drawer. Is there anything more convenient in theory and utterly chaotic in reality?

Olivia Muenter

Mar 2, 2021

I Tried TikTok's Viral Toothpaste-Squeezers So You Don't Have To

Genius solution, or just more bathroom clutter? Here's what I thought.

Ashley Abramson

Feb 28, 2021

Before & After: Scrapping the Wire Shelves For A More Functional Pantry

Custom DIY shelving maximizes the organization potential of this pantry.

Megan Baker Detloff

Feb 27, 2021

5 Home Organizing Tools That Just Aren't Worth It, According to a Pro

As appealing as those perfectly organized #shelfies are, it certainly wouldn’t be the first time something wasn’t as great IRL as it is on Instagram.

Olivia Muenter

Feb 21, 2021

Here's How to Tell if Your Storage Bins Are Stealing Space From You

This pro organizer's TikTok tip has us side-eyeing the stackable bins at the store.

Ashley Abramson

Feb 18, 2021

This $30 IKEA Find Helped Me Pack a Whole Home Gym into 2 Square Feet

It's portable, affordable, and oh so cheery.

Ashley Poskin

Feb 17, 2021

This $1-Apiece Tool Can Help Your Kitchen Stay Super Organized

Meet your new best friend for marking up and organizing your entire home (seriously).

Ashley Abramson

Feb 15, 2021

7 Things You Probably Forgot to Organize in January

If you've already broken down and recycled all those Amazon boxes, cleared out your closet, and gotten rid of your kitchen tool duplicates, what's next? One of these seven things.

Shifrah Combiths

Feb 2, 2021

11 Smart Projects DIYers Are Taking on to Stay Organized in 2021

If you’re anything like me, this new year is bringing with it a new enthusiasm to finally get organized — or at least to find an organizational system that’s actually maintainable. “2021 is the year I am literally trying to ‘get my life,” says Timisha Porcher of ToolBox Divas.Of course, it can be hard to know where to begin.

Erin Johnson

Jan 29, 2021

The Last Step of Your January Home Cure is the Most Important One

January Cure

People love to say "it's about the journey, not the destination." And that's true. But you're allowed to celebrate the destination, too.

Taryn Williford

Jan 29, 2021

These Are the Biggest Ways You're Sabotaging Your Home Organization

6 design experts reveal the biggest mistakes you’re making when it comes to staying organized.

Adrienne Breaux

Jan 28, 2021

The Final Step to Creating a Living Room You Love

January Cure

The living room — or whatever you call it — is the most important room to prioritize when it comes to making sure you feel comfortable, calm, and content.

Taryn Williford

Jan 28, 2021

These Kitchen Drawer Organizers Totally Transformed My Morning Routine

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I found a surprising use for them, and it's been a game-changer.

Amy Gordon

Jan 27, 2021

This Is the Best Way to Store Your Kids’ Art (and It’s Free)

You don't have to choose between a house without paper piles and your children's prized creations.

Shifrah Combiths

Jan 27, 2021

This Pro Organizer's Colorful & Tidy Brooklyn Rental Is Full Storage Inspiration

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Pia Thompson is the founder of Sweet Digs, where she teaches clients how to get their homes in order. The Brooklyn rental home she shares with her young daughter is spacious, tidy, and yes, incredibly organized.

Adrienne Breaux

Jan 27, 2021

3 Secrets to Scheduling a “Catch Up Day” Where You’ll Actually Catch Up on Your Life

January Cure

Catch-up days can make you feel like you're on top of the world, if you do them right.

Taryn Williford

Jan 27, 2021