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As spring has sprung and March marches on, you, too, are probably feeling the urgent need for a wholesome renewal. Don’t cut your own bangs, though. Better do a spring clean at home! And what’s a good cleanup without neatly organizing your stuff afterward? A half-baked cleanup is what it is! And if you’re looking for some fresh home organization ideas, you’re in for a treat - this article is all about putting stuff away neatly, hiding things nobody needs to see, and overall decluttering your space! 

Chances are, winter saw you spending that much more time indoors and at home. And if you’re anything like us, you might’ve squirreled lots of stuff around you for your hobbies, activities, and comfort. But now, as a fresh spring breeze blows through open windows, you feel like you need to renew your space and declutter the hell out of it. Hopefully, these home organization tips will be just what you need! After all, we’ve tried to include almost all the possible home hacks here - from tucking wires in invisible places to putting everything in jars (jars are basically the Holy Grail of home organization), no stone was left unturned, no corner unswept, in the making of this home hacks list. 

So, grab a dustpan, some rubber gloves, and get to scrubbing and home organizing! Vote for the home organizing tips you liked the most, share some ingenious hacks of your own in the comments section, and share this article with anyone it might concern. 

#1

Use Risers Under Sinks

Use Risers Under Sinks

Use a riser or stacking bins for the vertical space behind the sinks. Place tall goods in categorized bins, such as hair, body, skin, first aid, etc.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have these in my vanity but they are bigger and slide out

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Built In Shelves

Built In Shelves

You can save room by mounting shelf units on the wall and opening up the possibility for better organization—a win-win situation.
 

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#3

Decant Everything

Decant Everything

Nothing like opening a cabinet to find all of your decluttered grains, legumes, spices, and other ingredients in perfectly arranged storage containers. Have yourself a label-making party to go the extra mile.

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Built-In Storage

Built-In Storage

In terms of space-saving and home organizing, Murphy beds are much ahead of the curve—especially those that include shelving and cupboards. They are ideal for any home, especially studio apartments, and maximize floor space.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why does it say that Murphy beds is "ahead of the curve"... they've been around for decades.

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#5

Try Swedish Dishcloths

Try Swedish Dishcloths

Swedish dishcloths that can be washed and reused are more convenient to store than a massive 24-pack of paper towels and they are also healthier for the environment (one cloth can replace 15 paper towel rolls!). Place these sturdy dishcloths in a kitchen drawer rather than occupying a countertop or the space above your refrigerator. They also come in colorful and entertaining patterns.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate these. I can feel them as they absorb more and more grease, and they don't come clean. Not only that, but they fall apart. Sign me up for the old-fashioned cotton dishrags instead.

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#6

Try Turntables With Dividers

Try Turntables With Dividers

Turntables with dividers are excellent for making use of odd-shaped areas. These can come in exceptionally convenient for keeping cleaning materials in a cupboard or condiment bottles in a pantry. Also, you may avoid buying another bottle of soy sauce when you already have two because of their ability to swivel, which will allow you always to know what supplies you have.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder who Susan was and if she really was lazy or maybe smart because she designed this thing. And I think I need some sleep because it doesn't matter who Susan was or if there ever was a Susan.

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#7

Grab A Cookware Rack

Grab A Cookware Rack

The bane of any kitchen organizer is pots and pans. As a result, a cookware rack can be the ideal answer. The rack may be extended and fits neatly inside a cabinet.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love the idea of this and my mom bought us one... sadly, the rack doesn't fit in our small cabinets :(

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#8

Start Labeling

Start Labeling

Label everything once you've given it a place! Label both the appropriate drawer or shelf as well as the storage bin. Labeling becomes more crucial to system maintenance as more individuals use the place.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or just use your eyes! If it looks like a jar of dried beans then it's most likely to be a jar of beans. Don't spend money on special labels

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#9

Make Your Bed

Make Your Bed

Your mother may have given you this advice when you were a child, but it is true! A made bed contributes to the bedroom's overall feeling of organization.

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Stash Cleaning Products

Stash Cleaning Products

As they are deep enough to accommodate tall bottles, the clear multi-purpose bins in medium from The Container Store are our go-to organizers for cleaning supplies.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who has this many cleaners??? Almost all of ours are under the kitchen or bathroom sinks, depending on what they're for.

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#11

Add Baskets

Add Baskets

Baskets are a tried-and-true method for quickly organizing a space. To store blankets, cushions, and toys, larger baskets are also excellent. Little baskets can be used to arrange items like office supplies near your desk, laundry room linens, and food in your pantry.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All baskets I've gotten have turned into cat storage/cat scratching post. (They have several proper scratching posts that they do use but the more the merrier I guess.)

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#12

Put Everything On A Bookcase

Put Everything On A Bookcase

Yes, it's an old trick, but it works! Store trays, jars, and containers for maximum organization. 

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#13

Try Cord Organizers

Try Cord Organizers

A tech pouch ensures organization for people who occasionally go to a coffee shop while working from home and won't leave you scrambling to find wires.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It looks like this tech worker forget their cables...and hasn't been weaned yet either

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#14

Say No To Plastic Water Bottles

Say No To Plastic Water Bottles

It's time to acquire a personal glass water bottle if you still purchase numerous plastic water bottles. After all, avoiding plastic is better for the environment. Also, it's particularly calming for the organization—no more overflowing your recycling can or clogging your counters with significant water cases.

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#15

The Space Under Your Stairs

The Space Under Your Stairs

You can turn the area beneath your stairs into a beautiful location for tidy storage. Use hooks and containers to keep things organized and easily accessible inside a small space.

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#16

Fold-Up Desk

Fold-Up Desk

This desk can be tucked away, just like a Murphy bed. You'll be encouraged to maintain organization and avoid letting work pile up because of the limited surface.

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#17

Stick With Dark-Colored Hand Towels

Stick With Dark-Colored Hand Towels

It's only natural that organization and cleanliness go hand in hand in one of the most often utilized areas of your home. Keep using dark, dirt-masking hand towels, and replace them frequently.

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#18

Wall Gallery

Wall Gallery

Frames can be arranged to make a gallery wall. The beauty of this is that you can change frames anytime you pick up anything new; you don't have to commit to one substantial piece of art.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No one really wants to be moving picture frames around the house. It takes effort and stress just to put them up in one place - if it's straight and secure it stays

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#19

Purge The Medicine Cabinet

Purge The Medicine Cabinet

It might be time to evaluate what's inside your medicine cabinet if a bottle or two fall out every time you open it. Every six months, go through your medications, prescriptions, and other products and throw away anything that has expired.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Instead of throwing away old meds be they prescription or over the counter, look into drop-off sites. For example, we have a pharmacy nearby that will take them for free and dispose of them properly. Along with a police station that does the same.

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#20

Keep A Decorative Box Near Your Nightstand

Keep A Decorative Box Near Your Nightstand

Give yourself a nice box to keep your hand cream, lip balm, sleeping mask, and earplugs in next to your bed. You won't have to go to bed and wake up to a disorganized tabletop in this manner.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or just use the drawer in your nightstand? If your nightstand has no drawer but you need one, consider investing in one.

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#21

Put Your Shoes Away

Put Your Shoes Away

Shoes seem to be present everywhere and take up an atrocious amount of space. Install a chic entrance shoe rack to ensure that the boots and sneakers stay in the foyer. If you use a laundry room as an entrance from a garage, this storage option will also be beneficial.

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#22

A Storage Bench

A Storage Bench

A bench with storage at the base, whether built-in or freestanding, can be exactly what you need. You could definitely construct one on your own. Consider a built-in bench with a storage space that opens up, then add some newly upholstered cushions to complete the look. Benches with built-in storage are the ideal seating solution for any breakfast nook.

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#23

Designate A Daily Drawer

Designate A Daily Drawer

By doing this, you can avoid digging in your makeup bag or medicine cabinet daily and keep your bathroom counter uncluttered.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And when that daily drawer is cluttered like your makeup bag and medicine cabinet buy a pretty bag to put your makeup in and find a small cabinet you can use to organise your medication.

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#24

Mount Hooks In The Entryway

Mount Hooks In The Entryway

Coat closets are a great idea, but in our daily routine, jackets often pile up on chairs or, even worse, the floor. Solution - mount hooks in the entryway!

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#25

Start A Home Organization Routine

Start A Home Organization Routine

Whether it's vacuuming on Mondays and dusting on Tuesdays or doing a master clean on Sundays, devise a routine you can stick to. 

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Does not doing any housework count as a routine? I find that one easy to stick to!

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#26

Take Stock Of The Linen Closet

Take Stock Of The Linen Closet

Are any souvenir beach towels from spring break 1996 still in your linen closet? It might be time to say goodbye to them!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I regularly use a beach towel I got for free with my 10th oil change something like 15 years ago.

#27

A Kitchen Island With Storage

A Kitchen Island With Storage

Islands have long been a staple of kitchen storage, better still if they have concealed shelf space! Larger pots, pans, juicers, and even extra cookbooks may all be stored away.

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#28

Be Selective With Utensils

Be Selective With Utensils

Reevaluate what you actually need if the countertop utensil jar is out of control and making it tough to fit each spatula in as it comes out of the dishwasher.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am selective. I just use those I really really like the shape of. And store them in a drawer to avoid having the out on the bench

#29

Donate Older Appliances

Donate Older Appliances

It's tempting to buy little kitchen appliances, like a machine for breakfast burritos. However, if you don't use your breadmaker or pasta maker because you don't currently eat foods containing flour or sugar, consider donating them.

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#30

Go With Deep Drawers

Go With Deep Drawers

Consider creating spacious drawers when remodeling to quickly identify what is stored inside. If not, use containers that fit the entire depth of the cabinet or drawer to prevent items from slipping backward. To prevent T-shirts or socks from getting pushed to the back of your dresser, browse a range of drawer organizers on Amazon.

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#31

Buy A Broom Organizer

Buy A Broom Organizer

Ironically, bulky brooms, dustpans, and mops are frequent culprits in a mess made by cleaning products. Installing a broom holder with space for many items will provide them with a decent place to hang.

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#32

Storage Racks

Storage Racks

To increase your storage space, use door backs. Every door in your house should have a door rack added. So, maybe omit the rack in your foyer, but feel free to open the doors to the laundry room, bathroom, and bedrooms.
 

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You do need to be cautious about storing heavier stuff in racks like this. Over time, the weight will pull your door out of square.

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A Catchall For Every Occasion

A Catchall For Every Occasion

A decent catchall dish is essential to a tidy house. Get plenty of trays and bowls to store your jewelry and other little trinkets—natural stone dishes are an anchor to contain little clutter. Also, you can browse vintage shops for surprising items that spark a discussion regarding storage solutions.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or put jewellery in a jewellery box that holds lots more than buff naffy tricker trays.

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All-Purpose Bins

All-Purpose Bins

The plastic storage bins with handles from the Container Store are our go-to all-purpose containers for laundries, bathrooms, and inside kitchen cabinets. Also, they are available in a range of shapes and colors, such as pinks and blues.

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Multiuse Furniture

Multiuse Furniture

Dressers and armoires are expensive. We recommend a piece of furniture that may be used for all purposes. Use an armoire and dresser combination to guarantee you have adequate room to hang and fold.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dressers and armoires are expensive. Here's a picture of a table with hairy legs!

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#36

Hang What You Can

Hang What You Can

Although hanging pots and pans are more common in kitchens, arranging your more aesthetically pleasing cutting boards on your wall is another excellent option to free up much-needed countertop space.

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#37

Tack On A Sideboard

Tack On A Sideboard

No matter how large, kitchens may always benefit from more storage for organizing. Roll-away sideboards are an excellent technique to increase countertop space and store bowls and plates.

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Hard-To-Reach Spots

Hard-To-Reach Spots

Sturdy door frames can be lined with vintage bottles or decorative items to create a creative and surprising atmosphere. Decorate up to the top, but don't forget to include a ladder for accessibility.

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#39

Organize Knives

Organize Knives

Consider investing in a knife drawer organizer to maintain a clean kitchen workspace. You'll still have protection for your swords while freeing up room from heavy blocks.

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Stagger Shelves

Stagger Shelves

In addition to being aesthetically beautiful, staggered shelf units give you more storage room for taller and more sculptural things by letting you play with height. These shelves function as visual partitions to maintain order and interest in a compact area like a home office.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It seems like the pictures aren't matching the advice in many of these.

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#41

Stack Storage

 Stack Storage

Use stackable bins that may be stacked neatly within a closet or shelf unit to efficiently manage crucial documents, takeout menus, or warm-weather items. You can store food in the bins for kitchen organization, so you won't have to stare at cartons of granola bars.

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#42

Create A Play Space

Create A Play Space

The best method to contain the unavoidable toy clutter in an additional space is to designate a separate playroom for the little ones. Pick a rug with stripes, plaids, or geometric designs, to center the space.

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Wide Shelves

Wide Shelves

Wider shelves are ideal for larger items like a record player or sculptured vase. You can even utilize a low-hanging shelf as a workspace by adding a chair.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's just getting condescending at this point. Put your bigger things on bigger shelves? Never would have figured that out

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Large Trays

Large Trays

To store a variety of household items, place a larger tray on top of a coffee table or console table. Trays can also be used to contain plants and vases.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No don't. They just end up full of stuff that should be a) put away or b) put in the bin.

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Take Over The Mantel Space

Take Over The Mantel Space

For leaning artwork, larger mirrors, and your ever-expanding collection of trinkets, mantels make excellent ledges.

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#46

Look For A Stylish Magazine Rack

Look For A Stylish Magazine Rack

Magazine racks don't have to seem like they belong in a doctor's office or a nail salon; they can be fabulous! Put magazines and even smaller books on a holder designed to be seen.

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Don’t Be (Too) Afraid Of The Radiator

Don’t Be (Too) Afraid Of The Radiator

Although safety should always come first, when your radiator is off during the warmer months, you can install a narrow tray on top of the radiator to contain candles, vases, and even a few potted plants.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nah. This is just clutter, and then you have to find somewhere to put this stuff with you want the rads on.

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#48

A Pegboard

A Pegboard

An intriguing method to arrange everything, from kitchen appliances to exercise equipment, is on a pegboard wall. To assist you in storing equipment for home remodeling, place a smaller one in a closet.

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#49

A Wastebasket In The Entryway

A Wastebasket In The Entryway

For throwing out that pesky pocket clutter!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or instead of buying a new one carry you pesky pocket litter in to your house and put it in the bin you already own.

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#50

Get Grown-Up Toy Storage

Get Grown-Up Toy Storage

Use tasteful toy storage bins to upscale the appearance of your space. Even though they're holding toys, it doesn't mean they have to be pink and covered with bunnies. 

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thanks OP, would have never thought of putting my grown-up toys away when not in use!

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Try A Multi-Drawer Chest

Try A Multi-Drawer Chest

Use a chest with several drawers to store nightstand items close at hand but out of sight. The smaller drawers also mean fewer things will tumble around inside, keeping the top free for water and decorations. Use the idea in your home office for additional tidy storage as well.

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#52

Jars Everywhere All At Once

Jars Everywhere All At Once

Jars are the best organizational tool ever, as we've stated, and we will do so again. Look at these multipurpose containers that are ideal for organizing cotton swabs, cotton balls, and other bathroom essentials. Take the jars room by room to discover what miscellaneous items fit.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why? It's easier to find the cotton swabs if I know what the box looks like than have to search through a 100 jars.

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#53

Display Stacked Books

Display Stacked Books

Use little ornamental side chairs that your guests probably won't want to sit on anyway by adding a tidy stack of books. You can finish it with a vase of fresh flowers and add it to a new favorite (and well-organized) spot.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Instead of reducing your possessions, put clutter on clutter and add a trip hazard in the process.

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#54

Curate Pillows And Throws

Curate Pillows And Throws

Don't pile too many blankets and pillows on the couch. Instead, keep a small selection, depending on the size of your couch. More than this makes it difficult to find a seat and gives the area a cluttered appearance.

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#55

Make Use Of Windowsills

Make Use Of Windowsills

Windowsills are a frequently forgotten surface for organization. They do, however, make the ideal tabletop for all of those trinket dishes we discussed previously.
 

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is counterintuitive. It makes the home look more disorganized, especially from the outside. Plants and cats, yes. A bunch of other stuff keep to a minimum.

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#56

Score A Tiered Spice Rack

Score A Tiered Spice Rack

Every bottle can be seen on a spice rack with tiers. Moreover, the entire rack can be concealed in a cabinet!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or put the spice jars in the cabinet with no need to buy the spice rack. Sorry Amazon

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#57

Create A Wine Wall

Create A Wine Wall

When you can grab and pour without ever leaving the room, entertaining becomes simpler. Of course, you could also create a narrow version of this concept in your kitchen or utilize it in a real underground wine cellar.

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#58

A Shed

A Shed

Give your pastime the attention it deserves by allocating a whole outdoor shed to it. Convert a shed into anything you want, including a reading room or an art studio.

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Give Caffeine A Home

Give Caffeine A Home

It is really satisfying to remove the cumbersome packing off the tea and put the individual tea bags in a container with sections. Both containers for coffee pods and stackable tea bag cases are available on Amazon.

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Organize Books By Colour

Organize Books By Colour

An excellent exercise in decluttering and remembering what books you truly have in your collection is organizing them by color.

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