Organizing & Storage

It doesn’t look like a traditional walk-in closet, of course, but it does block off space that you can now use for one thing in particular.

Here's how to get that leaning stack under control.

If you’re really lucky, your independently-bought applainces fit perfectly into the already-built room you put them into, without an inch to spare. The rest of us, however, are left to deal with awkward spaces where the oven doesn’t quite fill the space between cabinets and the washer and dryer seem to float in the laundry room. In those spaces, you have no choice but to get creative.

47 types of salt. Yes, really.

Use your note to keep track of exactly how you should declutter your closet, and it will make all the difference in staying on top of clutter in a way that feels sustainable.

Who doesn't love some spring cleaning inspo?

And you already own most of them!

If you’re sick of staring at your countertops and feeling like there’s just too much stuff, here's a fix that takes just two minutes of your day.

This swanky starter set will keep your fridge nice and tidy for a fraction of what it would cost to buy acrylic bins individually.

Get organized in style!

Behind-the-doors ways to make the most of your current kitchen.

You're welcome.

Optimize your shower space, no matter how small it is.

Yesterday I explained the basics of how to care for air plants and then I showed you how certain species’ forms lend themselves best to different types of containers. Today I will walk you through the super simple steps I used to turn a vase sea sponge into an unique vessel in which you can hang your air plant (yes, it’s a natural dried sea sponge that is shaped like a vase!).

Five hours of work and $150 later, this fresh new laundry space was clean and organized, and most importantly, fit her needs.

Declutter for good.

Set a timer and make sure you know where to look and what to look for.

Hint: It's by the window.

So, you're stuck in a tiny bathroom, and you don't even have a medicine cabinet for your toiletries to call home—now what? These tips and projects can help.

Making your home, or even one room, function for the purpose you’ve identified isn’t about spending tons of money to overhaul your space; it’s more about being thoughtful about how you envision your space to function. Yes, you might need to purchase a sleeper sofa if you want your office to double as a guest room, but generally you can work with what you have.

We thought we had covered all of the basics of organizing and cleaning your space, but it turns out we missed a couple. The Onion has put together some Tips For Getting Organized and we’d be remiss not to note a few of their (helpful?) pointers.

A clean, organized, and well-lit home work space is a must. And what better time to tackle this issue in your home than the fresh start of a new year! Many of us don’t have the luxury of a separate home office or studio, but that doesn’t mean we can’t create a healthy environment for working at home. Even if you don’t work from home, carving out a space for productivity is important and a smart way focus on specific tasks without distraction.

On a scale of 1-10, organizing cables and cords behind an entertainment center ranks about a .001 on my scale. But when it’s all done and finished, the results are often night and day, not only just improving the aesthetics in and around the home entertainment center, but also possibly making your home a little bit safer thanks to better organized power and wiring.

The key is smart storage solutions and bright colors.

Emily's kitchen provided an "Aha!" moment for how I could get my kitchen counters looking cleaner.

Some simple tips on how to organize (and even purge) personal libraries, like a real librarian would.

It's so overwhelming that you don't even know where to start. This is when you need a strategy.

Apartment Therapy's organizing expert Taryn Williford shares her favorite organizing ideas from recent house tours.

It was $12 and took 30 minutes to set up, but the stress it saved me felt like it was the best investment I have made in years.

Did you have one of these?

Get ready to drool over its perfection.

Here are some of the sharpest ideas for arranging your kitchen—straight from real homes.

There's a whole sea of produce inside.

They're as beautiful as they are useful.

Kitchen cabinets tend to get messy. But the cabinet under the sink has its own unique way of becoming a cluttered cave of castoffs.

Professional organizer Claire DeBoer shares this inspiringly tidy and organized Brooklyn home with her partner.

And they share what you should be doing instead.

Kitchen bursting at the seams? If you’re going a little crazy trying to fit all your cooking accoutrements in your teeny-tiny kitchen, this is the post for you. Here are 20+ ideas for ways to squeeze a little extra storage out of a small kitchen. 1. Get the most out of the cabinets you do have with stackable shelves (like these from Store).2. Don’t neglect the space above your cabinets. You could stash extra stuff up there in baskets.3.

Experts share their favorite items they use to organize their drawers, closets, cabinets and more... as well as the items they most recommend to clients!

In most cases, these pieces are somewhere between $1 and $5, and there is always a spot for them in the house.

If you like labels, you're going to love getting to see inside this professional organizer's drawers, closets, and more.

Kristen Ziegler, owner of Minima, recommends items that combine function and beauty and take usually boring, utilitarian household items to a whole other level.

The first time she organized, Amanda Becker felt overwhelmed the entire time that she didn’t actually stop to take in anything she was doing. Now that she's continued to try a little KonMari-ing everyday, she finds the whole process less daunting—and is proud to say that she's somewhat kept up with it.

Some of their picks might surprise you!

Number 3 is a massive upgrade of an all-time favorite organizational hack!

It’s not just a list of bins and baskets.

Since you probably own more pairs of shoes than, say, sweaters, it can be tricky to come up with strategies for storing them. Creative shoe storage like over-the-door or under-the-bed shoe organizers become even more important if you have limited storage space (or if you just have tons of shoes).

The end game to decluttering your home isn't necessarily a Instagram-worthy closet photo shoot.

"Custom prefab" doesn't have to be an oxymoron.

Get ahead of that new year "I must get my house in order" bug.

We’ve tapped two professional organizers who have shared their top tips for keeping holiday clutter under control. Here’s what they had to say.