Decorating Storage Solutions Organization Tips 12 Home Organization Tips for Busy Rooms By Caitlin Sole Caitlin Sole Instagram Caitlin is the senior digital home editor at Better Homes & Gardens, where she covers all things home, including decorating and interior design, cleaning and organization, paint and color, home improvement, and more. She is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of interior design education and expertise. She has vast experience with digital publishing, including SEO, photoshoot production, video production, eCommerce content, print collaboration, and custom sales content. Caitlin graduated with a bachelor of journalism, with an emphasis in magazine editing, as well as a minor in textile and apparel management from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She also received a multicultural certificate. Caitlin regularly attends trade shows and industry press conferences for market research and continued education. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on August 30, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Getting organized is this simple: Figure out what you have, decide what you need, and find the right places to put things. Check out these cheap tips and clever solutions for minimizing the mess in your home's challenging areas. 01 of 12 Box Basics Look for boxes and bins that are just the right size for holding folded blankets, magazines, and other living room odds and ends. Line them up under a low sofa table for a quick storage fix. 02 of 12 Tray Chic Create a pretty and practical catchall by placing a serving tray atop an ottoman or coffee table. Mix display pieces with everyday items such as pencils and stationery to maximize function. 03 of 12 Family Files Store magazines, takeout menus, and other important documents in wall-mount magazine files. Label each file with a family member's name to keep everyone's belongings in order. 04 of 12 Spectacular Storage Create bonus work and storage space with a rolling-cart island. Built-in drawers and open shelving provide plenty of space for accessible storage. More Small-Space Kitchen Island Ideas 05 of 12 Create a Calm Kitchen As the busiest room in the house, the kitchen needs careful organization to rein in the chaos. Start by utilizing the space you have. Use freestanding stacking units, storage bins, see-through jars, and labels for more organized storage within your cabinets and pantry. 06 of 12 A-Door-Able Take advantage of the inside of cabinet doors. A cork-board insert turns the interior door panel into a handy storage system and message board with the addition of a magnetic dry-erase board, hooks, clips, and containers. Store keys, contact information, shopping lists, and more behind closed doors. 07 of 12 Maximize a Small Bath Give your small bath the star treatment with these efficient organization and storage ideas. 08 of 12 Declutter the Closet The most private and personal space in your home—your bedroom closet—should be organized in a way that works best for you. Sliding drawers and storage baskets allow you to store foldable items and undergarments, while sufficient vertical space makes room for hanging clothes. A stackable shelf at the base of the closet provides extra shoe storage. How to Organize Clothes 09 of 12 Divide and Conquer Use dividers to keep bathroom drawers from becoming jumbles. Sachets keep items together and separate small products, such as cotton balls and bath beads, into individual compartments. 10 of 12 Basket Case Use baskets to store bills, recipes, or miscellaneous notes, and arrange them in order of importance. Designating a place for random papers will prevent them from being scattered on your countertops. 11 of 12 Love Your Laundry An organized and attractive laundry room can elevate a dreary chore into a satisfying accomplishment. Start by corralling cleaning aids in tidy containers within reach, and keep several laundry baskets at hand for sorting. 12 of 12 Hanging Out Install hooks on the wall in your closet to hang laundry bags and totes. This is a great way to keep dirty clothes off the floor and out of your way. A laundry tote with different compartments makes sorting laundry easy and saves time when you go to do a load. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit