100+ Home Organization Tips to Create a Super Tidy House

Add a simple closet system to maximize your coat closet space.

The addition of a few extra shelves and baskets or an additional rail can really help the closet feel less cluttered and more organized.

Install a few wall hooks for to easily hang jackets.

The easier it is for family members to hang up their gear, the more likely they’ll be to do it. Hooks will often have a greater success rate than hangers.

Create built-ins in an unused space to add storage.

An otherwise bare nook can become a helpful storage spot with the addition of a few drawers and hooks. And it looks pretty too!

Don’t be afraid to re-imagine your space.

We turned this shallow former pantry into a mini-mudroom, with lower hooks for the kids so they could hang their own gear.

Have a designated in/out box for paperwork and action items.

Having a central location for papers, rather than leaving them scattered all around the house, makes it easier to process them in a timely manner. It also cuts down on clutter!

Create a command center to keep track of important info and events.

Include a calendar, announcement board, inbox, office supplies, and any other items you reach for often.

Go vertical in the entry to make the most of your space.

Even if you only have a tiny entry area, a basket for shoes, a bench for seating, and a few hooks can help keep the space neat and tidy.

Keep an organized pool bag ready to go in the summer months.

Having a pre-packed bag when we go to the pool helps me make sure I always have everything I need! Here’s what you should include.

Streamline kitchen gadgets, only keeping the ones you absolutely need.

A pretty drawer liner + a fun divider keeps the gadget drawer pretty and organized at the same time!

Start with the “have-tos,” especially in a small kitchen.

Sometimes there are larger items that will only fit in one spot. Place those items first, then begin organizing everything else. Get more tips for organizing a small kitchen here.

Declutter the kitchen cabinets step by step with our free decluttering guide.

With only one small assignment every other day, it’s easy to make time to declutter. By the end of the month, you’ll have the organized kitchen you’ve been dreaming of!

Our free pantry decluttering guide walks you through the process step by step.

In just a few minutes per day, we can take our pantry from cluttered and messy to neat, tidy, and organized!

Use a wine rack to store water bottles.

I was tired of my water bottles falling over all the time. Storing them on their sides has been a total game changer! Get more pantry organization tips here.

Decant dry goods into matching clear containers.

You can easily see when you need to get more supplies, and your pantry will have a beautiful, streamlined look. Bonus points if you add labels!

Divide your refrigerator by zones.

Keeping like food items together makes them easier to find and helps minimize food waste.

Use containment sparingly in the refrigerator.

A well-chosen bin here and there can be helpful, but too many extra containers limits the flexibility of the space and adds clutter. Get more tricks for organizing a small refrigerator here.

Use stacking drawers under the kitchen sink to maximize vertical space.

Keep the area under the sink organized by dividing like items into containers. Sponges in one drawer, Magic Erasers in another drawer, dishcloths in a third drawer, etc.

Create a coffee station to keep all of your supplies easily accessible in the same place.

Use stacking open-front bins and shelf organizers to help make the most of cabinet space.

File the lids of food storage containers vertically in a bin to keep them organized.

And when possible, choose food storage containers that are all the same type so they nest neatly inside one another.

When possible, keep kids’ dishes down low so they can reach them on their own.

Corral them in a bin to keep items from falling over or getting spread out and making a mess.

Set up an organized “junk drawer” to keep essential office supplies close by.

Divided containers can help to keep each type of item in its place.

Upcycle a piece of furniture to create a DIY kitchen sideboard.

Even a small piece can add extra storage space and provide an additional surface for food prep.

Hide the trash can with a DIY tilt-out trash cabinet.

Using a cabinet door that matches the rest of your kitchen will help it to blend in seamlessly.

Learn the most effective way to clean your countertops.

Making the counters nice and shiny will be an excellent incentive to keep them free of clutter.

Put together a recipe binder to save all of your favorite recipes in one place.

You can grab our free recipe binder printables in this post!

Or maybe a box with recipe cards is more your style?

We have those too! Snag our free printable recipe cards here.

If you’re looking to overhaul your kitchen, IKEA SEKTION cabinets have tons of built-in organizing features.

From a “drawer within a drawer” option to maximize space to perfectly fitting dividers and more, they really thought of everything!

Declutter the living room the easy way with our free printable guide!

The guide is so simple and walks you through the whole process step by step! Snag it here!

Store DVDs with the titles always facing out so you can find what you need at a glance.

Keep DVDs and video games from falling over by corralling them in a simple bin or using bookends.

Keep your wood floors clean and shiny with this easy method.

We use two simple tools to keep our wood floors clean, and they are just as shiny as the day we moved in!

Put together an organized picture hanging kit.

Assemble the kit once, and then every time you need to hang something in your home, you can just grab it and go! Here’s what you’ll want to include in your picture hanging kit.

File fold tablecloths, runners, and placemats to maximize space in your drawers.

File folding also allows you to see everything at a glance so you can quickly find the textiles you’re looking for!

Use our dining room decluttering calendar to whip your space into shape.

Your dining room with be organized and ready for hosting in no time!

Choose the perfect storage pieces for your dining room space.

Whether you’re looking for a sideboard, buffet, or china cabinet, this post has ideas for all of them!

Give every item a designated home. (And put things back in their homes after use!)

See how I created a spot for everything in my organized home office (even after starting with zero storage)!

Instead of a side table, consider a pegboard + shelf!

Cups, hooks, and small surfaces can be added to the pegboard to create storage spots for everything you want to keep close by.

Use a combination of open shelving + pretty bins to store your office items.

Open shelving creates a pretty display. Bins allow unsightly items to be tucked away. They’re a perfect pair!

Corral desktop items with a pretty organizer.

In my organizer, I keep a notebook, a journal, cute notes to remind me to send some encouragement, and a clipboard that I reach for surprisingly often.

Is your office closet-less? Add some functional and beautiful storage with the IKEA PAX system.

We even added trim to the top of our PAX unit to give it more of a built-in look!

Take a tour of my organized PAX cupboards.

Shelves and drawers and hangers and more! Get inspiration for your own office storage area and see how I organized my PAX unit to store my decor and office supplies.

Create a storage unit that’s perfect for your space with IKEA’s BESTA system.

It can be hard to find the perfect piece to store your items. The BESTA system lets you customize the size and style so you get exactly what you need. (Again, we added our own trim to make it a little fancier!)

Go vertical with wall shelves.

The Elfa system from The Container Store can add some serious storage to a space, with options for shelving, drawers, pegboards, and more.

Upgrade shelving in an existing closet.

Maximize your storage space by adding multiple rows of shelves, hanging rods, drawers, and more within a closet. (This closet uses IKEA’s ALGOT system.)

Upcycle a pegboard to store supplies.

This pegboard was old and worn out, but with a fresh coat of paint and some quick trim work, it became the perfect organizational tool.

Add crown molding to plain bookshelves.

A simple detail like crown molding can take bookshelves from “blah” to beautiful!

Bring in a pop of color with a wrapping paper backing.

Organization is better when it’s pretty too! Attaching wrapping paper to the back of a bookshelf is an easy way to add personality and fun.

Use an adhesive hook to hang large gift bags from the side of a storage unit.

Tall bins (or even tall trash cans) are great for corralling rolls of gift wrap.

Store vinyl rolls upright, divided in containers by type.

If you are a Silhouette or Cricut crafter, organizing your vinyl can be a total game changer!

Free up space by decluttering your books with the KonMari Method.

Keep only those titles that you love and/or refer to often.

Eliminate paper clutter by going paperless.

Set up a digital filing cabinet in Evernote and have all of your documents right at your fingertips.

Use the KonMari Method to create an organizing system for your paperwork.

Say goodbye to overloaded filing cabinets and stacks of papers everywhere!

Strive for “inbox zero” with your email inbox each night.

These helpful tips can get you there more easily than you’d think!

Follow these steps when planning your home office organizing project.

Getting organized doesn’t have to be overwhelming! This simple formula will help you create the home office you’ve been dreaming of.

Divide up deep-but-narrow drawers with organizers to keep every item in its place.

Square bins are helpful for corralling taller tubes and sprays.

Use a caddy for cleaning supplies so they can be easily carried to wherever they’re needed.

Stacking bins work well for maximizing vertical space.

Choose stacking drawers over stacking lidded containers.

It makes it easier to access items without having to unstack and re-stack bins every time.

Organize for free by wrapping shoe boxes in pretty paper.

Add a simple printed label for a final perfect touch.

Grab our free bathroom decluttering calendar!

Declutter and organize your bathrooms in just a few minutes per day.

Store medications in a closet or cabinet outside of the bathroom space.

The humidity in the bathroom can hinder the effectiveness of the medications.

File fold clothing to make the most of drawer space.

This method, also known as the KonMari Method, allows you to see every item in your drawer so you can easily grab what you need.

Design a custom closet system to maximize space in your closet.

It’s easier than you think to create a closet system that uses the space efficiently!

Save money by installing your closet system yourself!

This DIY project will keep on giving for years and years to come.

Install a folding ironing board that can hide behind a drawer front.

Iron right in your closet, without the ironing board taking up tons of extra space!

Maximize space in a small clothes closet by adding extra, shelves, rails, and shoe organizers.

The closet in this photo was created with IKEA’s ALGOT system.

Use our free printable clothes decluttering calendar to clear out each category of clothing!

Your closet and drawers will be tidied up in no time!

Use packing cubes to stay organized when you travel.

They can save space in your suitcase and keep you organized once you reach your destination as well.

Use a spice rack hung on the wall to keep makeup organized.

It keeps everything tidy and easily accessible.

Create a DIY charging station in your nightstand.

Keep all of your cables neat and tidy and make sure your devices never run out of battery!

Use the walls for extra storage by adding hooks or wall pockets.

Kids will be able to put their items away more easily.

Add a second rail to a kids’ closet to put clothes within easy reach.

It also helps make more room in a shared kids’ closet.

Choose bunk beds in a shared kids’ space to open up more room for other items.

(Plus, they’re just really fun! 🙂 )

Keep hand-me-downs divided by size, and make sure they’re clearly labeled.

If possible, keep hand-me-downs on the same level of the house as the kids’ rooms so that it’s easier to swap out clothing.

Create an art station using a simple desk, pegboards, and two cube towers for storage.

Pegboards are great for displaying kids’ artwork and holding containers for art supplies.

Use a rolling cart to hold art supplies.

Rolling carts are especially great for small spaces because they can easily be moved out of the way or taken wherever they’re needed in the house.

Cube units are great for toy organization!

Organize toys by type in bins or on shelves. IKEA’s KALLAX cube unit even has inserts to create cabinets and drawers.

Organize kids’ paperwork by creating small photo books.

You’ll have less paper clutter in your house, and the photo books are much easier to look through than files or stacks of papers.

In a smaller toy area, use vertical space on the wall to organize craft supplies.

Magazine racks are great for coloring books and paper. Cups on a rail work well for crayons and markers. And pictures can be displayed on clipboards on the wall.

Create a portable art station on the opposite level of the house from the playroom.

This ensures that basic craft supplies are easily accessible without having to drag them up and down the stairs all the time.

Get big toys up off the floor.

The less toys that are permanently stored on the floor, the tidier the playroom space will feel.

Use the playroom closet to display finished LEGO sets.

This allows the kiddos to enjoy their creations and also keeps them safely tucked out of the way.

Create a LEGO table on top of the bins where the bricks are stored.

Kids can easily access their LEGO collection and have a play surface right there. This also helps keep the bricks from traveling all over the house.

Use a file box with hanging folders to organize LEGO instruction manuals.

Divide up manuals by type so your master builders can easily find the one they’re looking for.

Corral supplies for sports or activities in a DIY custom tote bag.

When everything is together in one spot, it’s easier to get out the door for practice!

Use our free printable toy decluttering calendar to declutter your play area!

Yes, organizing toys is tricky, but it’s not impossible!

Do a thorough toy decluttering session right before Christmas.

This will make space for new toys. And kids will be more likely to let go of things because they know they’re getting new toys soon.

Need help getting the other members of your household on board with organization?

In this post, Donnie and our boys spill what helps get them motivated to organize!

Use opaque storage bins to organize the garage.

They hide unsightly items and can bring in a pretty pop of color too!

Use a track system to organize large or awkwardly shaped items.

It gets them up off the floor, helping the storage space to stay tidier.

Choose the right storage pieces for maximizing space in your garage or storage area.

This post lays out which types of storage systems are best for different types of spaces.

Get our free garage organization planning guide to help your garage project run smoothly!

Learn how to go through the organizing process in a garage step by step.

Create a designated drop spot for smelly sports gear in the garage.

This keeps it out of the main part of the house and lets it air out between practices.

Add wall brackets to keep trim pieces and scrap wood organized in the basement or workshop.

This makes it easy to find the pieces you’re looking for. You’ll also know when it’s time to restock.

Organize tools by type so you can easily locate what you need for each job.

This post lists all of our favorite tool storage systems that we use in our own workshop.

Use small bins to help keep paint supplies organized.

Store paint by type so it’s easy to locate the color you’re looking for.

Clear storage totes work well for organizing holiday decor.

Since they’re see through, it’s easy to tell what’s inside each one.

Decide on a certain amount of space for storing sentimental items.

Then try to limit the amount you keep to just that space, decluttering anything that isn’t truly special or meaningful.

Don’t make these organizing mistakes in your storage space!

This post tells you what to avoid if you want to keep your garage, basement, attic, or other storage space organized.

Whether it’s one load a day or knocking it all out on the weekend, find your ideal laundry routine and stick to it!

Consistency is key to staying on top of the laundry piles!

Maximize storage space in a small laundry room by adding cabinets in place of wire shelves.

Cabinets also provide a tidy look by hiding all of the laundry necessities out of sight!

Make labels in Microsoft Word.

Learn how to make labels with Canva.com.

Learn how to make labels with a Cricut cutting machine.

Make labels with a Silhouette cutting machine.

Learn how to use labels effectively to organize every room of the house.