Improving home organization is a common design resolution in the new year, especially as homeowners continue to make their spaces work harder than ever. Whether you’re considering custom storage, looking for decluttering tips, or simply want the motivation to get organized, here are some solutions to help boost order in every room of the home.
San Francisco professional organizer Shira Gill shares tips for clutter busting in her latest book, Minimalista. “A cluttered living space is a universal stress trigger, it doesn’t matter if you are smart or famous,” writes Shira.
The kitchen and pantry are among the most detailed and time-consuming spaces to organize. “People tell me they could never have open shelving because of the cluttered mess hiding behind closed doors. My easy answer is to invest in one nice set of plates, bowls, and glassware that you are proud to display. This goes for bowls, plates, and glassware,” she says.
Laundry rooms and storage closets are magnets for clutter and random household items. “It takes far less time to overhaul a storage closet, or any other hidden storage space, than you might think. Turn on some tunes and set your timer for 15 minutes; transformation is on the way,” says Shira.
Mandy Moore’s pantry is truly #organizationgoals. Commonly used appliances are on display and ready for to use at a moment’s notice, spices are organized into categories and placed on Lazy Susans for easy access, and a pyramid of paper towels are ready to go for spills and clean up duty.
If you’re renovating your home from scratch, look for innovative ways to integrate hidden storage solutions. In this multigenerational home designed by Ali Budd, the design theme was to blend South Asian tradition with modern functionality. A secret mirrored closet off the home’s entryway is playful, practical, and is the perfect spot to hide jackets, school bags, shoes, and family belongings.
Make the most of niches! In this dining room, everything from firewood to artwork has its own place (with extra points for a dramatic dark background). This wall works extra hard with a floating shelf for even more display, which makes it easy to move around the picture frames.
The hook for the 2020 Spring Princess Margaret Showhome mudroom by Sarah Baeumler? Take your pick. As a mother of four, Sarah knows how much gear kids can accrue. The answer is a mix of dedicated solutions: cubbies, drawers, hooks and a wraparound bench that lets everyone get ready for hockey practice at the same time.
Designer Sam Sacks put an unused wall to good use when redesigning this high-contrast kitchen. A new pantry unit (background, left) provided her clients with the extra storage they craved, while an open bookshelf helped to break up an expanse of white cabinetry.
Large baskets are an inexpensive way to remedy a lack of storage. Here, H&H design editor Kai Ethier placed a trio of bins beneath the sink to store extra towels and free up counter space.
For bedrooms with limited closet space, forgo bedside tables in favor of a storage unit that makes the most of vertical and horizontal space around the bed.
Read the full article from HouseandHome.com here.