How to Use Furniture to Get Organized

Interested in getting more organized? Congratulations – you are that much closer to leading a more stressful and relaxed life! However, for maximum effectiveness, you should first do some de-cluttering in your home before you embark on your organization adventure.

When it comes to being organized, de-cluttering is an essential step. Why? Well, in order to know what your furniture storage needs are, you must first sort through your belongings to determine which items are non-essential ones. Some questions to ask yourself while de-cluttering include: Have you used the item in the past year? Can someone else use this item more than me? Will I realistically use the item one year from now? For many people, the de-cluttering of belongings may be a particularly daunting task – thus, in order to make the task somewhat easier, feel free to de-clutter in shifts if need be. Done de-cluttering? Great! Now – use these helpful tips to learn how to better organize your home with the help of furniture.

• Buy a quality shoe storage stand.
• Purchase a trunk or ottoman to place near your doorway.
• Consider placing a coat rack in this area if space permits.
• Place a sideboard in the hallway near your entrance for an attractive storage area.

Get the look 1. Taylor Display Shelf Espresso $44.99, 2. Espresso Pyramid Trunk Table $149.99, 3. Chelmsford Shoe Bench $239.99, and 4. Metal Scroll Hall Tree $99.99

• Always consider buying furniture with storage compartments – some good examples include coffee tables, ottomans, trunks, and related furniture items
• If your shelves do not have built-in drawers, buy baskets and other storage bins that both fit your shelves and match your décor.
• If space permits, consider buying a portable island or other shelving unit for your kitchen to store various cooking odds and ends.
• Use cabinet and drawer organizers to better organize the items in these spaces for maximum efficiency.

Get the look 1. Panorama Cocktail Table $279.99, Water Hyacinth Bins $7.99 – $14.99, 3. Mirage Mirrored Cabinet $249.99

• Consider purchasing an “over-the-toilet” organizer.
• Space permitting, you may also want to purchase a shelving unit to further organize bathroom items.
• Use attractive baskets to further organize your belongs on these shelves.
• Hang hooks behind the door to help organize towels and clothing items.

Get the look 1. Chicago Floating Shelf $29.99, 2. Lotus Over-The-Door Hook $19.00, 3. Reflections Corner Rack $59.99,  4. Arch Top Spacesaver $199.99

• Use a caddy on wheels to store laundry detergents and other laundry supplies
• Use appropriate shelving and baskets to further organize your clothing, ironing and laundry items.
• Find a wall mount iron board that can fold away when not in use.

Get the look 1. Wall Mount Ironing Center $199.99, 2. Beveled Hook Rack $31.50, 3. Lourdes Blanket Rack $79.99, 4. Nassau Louvered Towel Safe $139.99

Hopefully, with these tips, you will now be able to have the organized home of your dreams! Do you have any handy organizational tips you want to share?

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