How to Organize Your Home: Room by Room
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Organizing your home sounds easy. Well, not for everyone. Especially if you have children and an active lifestyle, but there are ways to organize your home in a way that would last for much longer.
In this article, we’ll briefly introduce you to the main tips on organizing your home, room by room.
How to Organize Your Kitchen
First of all, when you plan to organize your kitchen, eliminate all the unnecessary items that you no longer use in the kitchen. You can put it up for a garage sale or donate it to charity. If things can no longer be used, they can be thrown in the trash.
Especially, get rid of those foods, spices, or medicines that have expired.
Open all drawers and cupboards in the kitchen, remove all items and replace any useless items like broken tools, etc.
Then, wash the drawers and cupboards well with soap and water or natural detergents like vinegar, baking soda, and lemon mixture. It will not only clean your kitchen but also disinfect it.
It is always a good idea to keep all the essential cookware (e.g. pots and pans), and utensils you use regularly near your stove (pan organizers rack come very in handy here).
Also, utensils should be stored near the dining area or dishwasher. You can easily place it on shelves or cutlery holders to save space in your kitchen.
When you organize your kitchen, keep sharp tools like knives, chemicals, and spices out of children’s reach, and remember to keep things they regularly use close at hand.
Store spice bottles and other things in the cupboards and name and label them correctly. You should also keep frequently used items close at hand.
Little advice – over-the-door spice rack organizers or rotating spice rack organizers are the best choice!
Buy-Once Kitchen Essentials (Premium Amazon Picks)
1. Rev-A-Shelf Adjustable Solid-Surface Pull-Out Pantry (200-lb slides)
Why it’s useful: Converts a tall cabinet into a full-extension pantry with soft-close slides and solid shelves, so nothing gets lost in the back. A long-life upgrade that stops duplicate buying.
2. Rev-A-Shelf Blind-Corner Optimizer (Full-Extension, Soft-Close)
Why it’s useful: Turns dead corner space into easy-access trays that glide completely out—no more crouching and guessing. Great for heavy cans & small appliances.
3. simplehuman Stainless Steel Dish Rack (Large Capacity)
Why it’s useful: Premium rack with swivel drain spout, anti-residue coating, and stemware holder. Built to last and keeps counters dry and clear.
4. Brother P-touch PT-D610BT Pro Label Maker (USB/Bluetooth)
Why it’s useful: Professional-grade labelling (up to 1-inch tape) to standardize shelves, bins, and dates—key for maintenance that actually sticks.
How to Organize Your Closet
The first thing you should do is remove everything from your closet so you can start cleaning your closet first. Donate everything you don’t use anymore or throw it away. Do not keep storing your clothes for that ‘special occasion’ if you haven’t worn them for years. Better give them to someone who would make use of them!
Store your clothes not in season in plastic bins or fabric containers, somewhere deeper in your closet, or even in your pantry or other room you use for storing things.
When your closet is finally empty, make sure not to leave any dirt. Spray on freshener to bring back the fresh scent.
After cleaning the closet, do not forget to sort the clothes. It’s your choice of how to sort. You can sort them by size, texture, and color. For me, what I usually do is sort them by occasion, from casual to workwear, casual and formal wear, sportswear, and more.
Label your storage boxes. Try putting labels on your storage boxes to make it easier for you and your maids to sort clothes. For example, you can mark them as underwear, socks, sweatshirts, jackets, and more.
Labelling boxes is one of the most important aspects of keeping your wardrobe organized last. Also, it helps you not to buy things you already have but forget where you put them!
Get in the habit of organizing your closet. It feels good in yourself when you see that you have an organized wardrobe. As we all know, if you want to succeed, start by organizing your home first!
Closet Systems That Last
1. ClosetMaid SuiteSymphony Wood Closet Organizer (Fits 4–9 ft)
Why it’s useful: A modular wood tower with rods and adjustable shelves—expand or add drawers later as your wardrobe evolves.
2. Seville Classics Expandable Double-Rod Closet Organizer (Up to ~83″)
Why it’s useful: Steel towers with adjustable shelves and telescoping rods—commercial sturdiness that won’t bow under real-world loads.
3. MAWA Non-Slip Hangers (Premium, Ultra-Thin, Made in Germany)
Why it’s useful: Space-saving, non-slip coating that won’t imprint clothes; heavy-duty for coats and suits. A uniform hanger set transforms closet capacity.
4. SONGMICS Lockable Wall/Door Jewelry Cabinet with Mirror & LEDs
Why it’s useful: Consolidates jewelry, sunglasses, and cosmetics behind a full-length mirror—freeing dresser space and eliminating countertop clutter.
How to Organize Your Bedroom
Get rid of things that don’t belong in the bedroom. Magazines, books, laundry, sports equipment… put everything in its place. Break up paper clutter and get rid of the useless.
Your bedroom space may be tight, but an unorganized wardrobe often leads to clutter, especially if you have more clothes than your closet can fit (follow the advice in a previous section).
Get plastic storage boxes or foldable fabric storage bins to store the extra things you get in your bedroom. Label your containers and separate clothes you haven’t used in a while and those that can no longer be used. Leave only what you need and what you use.
Invest in storage boxes, baskets, and other storage bins. You can add accessory organizers, hat and shoe organizers, and drawer dividers to add more space for clothing items. You can also explore other storage areas. You can use a free space under your bed to keep storage boxes.
It is also a great idea to get an over-the-door organizer. It will keep your stuff organized and free up some more space in your wardrobe.
A laundry basket is also an important storage area for soiled clothes. If you have one in the bedroom, make sure you don’t fill it with dirty laundry.
Make dividers for large spaces in your closet and drawers for small items like belts, underwear, and other small items to keep them from mingling. If your wardrobe is quite huge but doesn’t have enough shelves, you can always insert hanging closet organizer in it.
Bedroom Storage That Blends In
1. IRIS USA Under-Bed Storage Drawers (Sliding, Stackable)
Why it’s useful: True drawers (not just totes) for off-season clothing or linens; dust-shielded and easy to access without lifting a bed skirt.
2. SONGMICS Mirror Jewelry Cabinet Armoire (Wall/Door-Mounted)
Why it’s useful: Saves nightstand and vanity space; LED interior lights and lock keep valuables organized and secure.
3. Brabantia Stackable Laundry Boxes (Front & Top Openings)
Why it’s useful: Sort by color or fabric, stack vertically to use dead corners, and empty quickly via the front flap, no piles on the chair.
How to Organize Your Pantry
Make good use of the corner space. Lazy Susan turntables are a great invention that allows you to reach the deep corners of your pantry easily.
Don’t over-buy items, no matter how good the deal is. That’s one of the many reasons why an organized pantry saves your money – when you know what you have, you don’t overstock it. Therefore, try to use the surplus and resist the urge to buy another 20 cans of tomatoes, even if you find them at a great price.
Also, be more conscious when buying grains and flour. For example, cereal boxes take up a lot of space. Plus, stale grains aren’t very tasty, so keep as many boxes of different cereals in your cupboard as you can eat before they spoil.
All in all, be mindful about every purchase you make! Having more space in your pantry (or closet) is better than overstocking it.
High-End Pantry Solutions (Buy Once)
1. Rev-A-Shelf Adjustable Pull-Out Pantry (Soft-Close, Solid Shelves)
Why it’s useful: Full-extension visibility eliminates “back-of-the-shelf” waste and duplicate buys.
2. YouCopia Crazy Susan Turntable (Bins + 360° Rotation)
Why it’s useful: A premium lazy Susan that brings bottles and snacks to the front; clear bins keep categories tidy.
3. OXO Good Grips 20-Piece POP Container Set (Dishwasher-Safe)
Why it’s useful: Airtight, modular footprints for perfect shelf “Tetris.” Clear walls stop overbuying; push-button lids are genuinely airtight.
4. Rubbermaid Brilliance 44-Piece (Leak-proof, Stackable)
Why it’s useful: Crystal-clear, stain-resistant, and vented for microwave use. Excellent for decanting snacks, grains, and leftovers you can actually see.
FAQs
How do I choose between a pull-out pantry and freestanding shelving?
If you already have a tall cabinet, a pull-out pantry (Rev-A-Shelf) maximizes the same footprint and adds full-extension visibility. If you lack cabinet space, a heavy-duty freestanding rack in a utility nook can act as your “open pantry”—but keep it near the kitchen for compliance.
Are premium hangers really worth it?
Yes. A uniform, non-slip hanger (MAWA) prevents shoulder bumps and slippage, increases rod capacity, and reduces rewashing from clothes ending up on the floor. Over a year, the saved space and fewer rebuys usually justify the cost.
What’s better for decanting—OXO POP or Rubbermaid Brilliance?
OXO POP excels for dry goods with modular footprints and push-button lids; Brilliance shines for fridge/pantry crossover and leftovers thanks to leak-proof latches and vented lids. Many households use POP for dry goods and Brilliance for prepared foods.
How do I keep corner cabinets organized?
A blind-corner pull-out brings trays fully into the light so you actually use what you buy. It’s a larger upfront investment but usually outlasts cheaper baskets and prevents food/tools from dying in the dark.
Will under-bed drawers get gross?
Choose sliding under-bed drawers with dust-shielded design, and do a seasonal reset (vacuum + wipe). The ease of access beats totes you need to drag out and open, so you’re far more likely to keep order.
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