A Guide to Home Organization
It’s officially spring, which means closet cleanouts, house scrub-downs, and vigorous reorganization in preparation for the new season! When decluttering living spaces, it can be difficult to figure out how best to store and organize items. Here, Morgan Holmes, local professional organizer and co-owner of Styled & Organized Systems, shares her favorite storage containers for various rooms and how they can help maximize and simplify home organization.
Entryway/Mudroom
Available in a variety of shapes and sizes, hyacinth baskets are a perfect way to accent and organize a well-traveled space. The solid material allows items like shoes, seasonal accessories, and school or work items to be hidden beautifully.
Kitchen Pantry
Acrylic bins in a variety of sizes are great for organizing and containing snacks and ingredients, plus they allow you to clearly see your pantry stock to avoid over-buying and ensure you’re using your ingredients before the best-by date!
Living Room
Ensure quick access to comfort with oversized baskets – a must for housing sometimes-used items like blankets and extra throw pillows. This allows for a quick tidy-up and helps efficiently reset the room.
Laundry Room
Solid plastic baskets are ideal for any accidental spills or cleaning product leaks, and they keep items contained, but not visible for a clutter-free, aesthetically pleasing look. Bonus points for labeling the baskets!
Bedroom Closet
Maximize space in your bedroom closet with clear, lidded shoe boxes, which protect shoes from dust and allow you to stack multiple pairs to maximize height in shelving, on the floor, or at the top of a closet.
Bathroom
Drawer organizers, like our favorite BINO brand, are essential for creating a clutter-free bathroom routine. These multi-sized bins allow you to customize each drawer and create dedicated space for all bathroom essentials.
Kids Playroom
The 13×13 or 10×10 canvas bins are best for sorting toys and placing them in cube systems or on shelving. The bins come in a variety of colors to match your playroom aesthetic and allow children to learn to clean up easily by placing matching toys into the labeled bins without it having to be perfectly placed.
Long-Term Storage
For long-term storage, 66-qt. lidded, flip-handle totes are an ideal solution. Choose clear to remind yourself visually how much space you have or solid colors to create a visually appealing, clutter-free look.
Meet the Author
Lindsey Clute, BA
Lindsey Clute is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in communications with a minor in international studies. Prior to joining CMC Media & Marketing Group as editor/digital content specialist, Lindsey worked in social media marketing, managing social media accounts and supporting various marketing initiatives. In addition, she worked as an editorial intern for a local media group. Today, Lindsey leads ideation, conceptualization, and development of numerous health, wellness, business, sports, and lifestyle articles published in print and online for HealthScope®, CityScope®, and Choose Chattanooga® magazines – premier publications serving S.E. Tennessee and North Georgia.
Lindsey Clute, BA
Lindsey Clute is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in communications with a minor in international studies. Prior to joining CMC Media & Marketing Group as editor/digital content specialist, Lindsey worked in social media marketing, managing social media accounts and supporting various marketing initiatives. In addition, she worked as an editorial intern for a local media group. Today, Lindsey leads ideation, conceptualization, and development of numerous health, wellness, business, sports, and lifestyle articles published in print and online for HealthScope®, CityScope®, and Choose Chattanooga® magazines – premier publications serving S.E. Tennessee and North Georgia.
