Clutter. That seven-letter word drives me absolutely nuts! How about you? Even though I keep my house as tidy as possible, in the age of Instagram ads and Amazon at our fingertips, it’s easy for me to amass more than I need. With the inevitable buildup of clutter (que my baby, Levi, as he pulls some pans and Tupperware out of the cupboard) when Spring comes around, I’m ready to declutter and get organized! To help you do the same, I’ve put together my best home organization tips for each area of your home.
Begin by decluttering your home
Before we get into our organizing ideas for Spring, here are a few quick home organization tips to declutter your home.
Create a plan and declutter one room at a time. Sounds obvious, I know. But how many times have you gotten bored or distracted in room #1 and then moved onto room #2 before finishing room #1, only to now have two messy rooms on your hands? We’ve all done it. So create a solid plan for what room you will tackle first, second, and so on. Make sure to also plan the when and how you will declutter.
Sort things into three categories. Use three large size bins labeled, “keep”, “toss”, and “donate” and quickly sort through your things one by one. Pro tip: avoid creating double the work for yourself with a “maybe” pile.. If you’re having trouble deciding whether to keep or donate something, I love Marie Kondo’s method of asking if it brings you joy or not. I also find it helpful to remind myself that something I’ve had tucked away for months might be happily used by someone else everyday. If something still brings you joy and you’re not ready to say goodbye, that's OK—keep it. We have great Spring cleaning ideas for organizing down below!
Keep a healthy mindset. Decluttering can be very overwhelming. Make sure to schedule enough time but not too much time that you get burned out. Take breaks, be patient with the process and patient with yourself, and most importantly, reward yourself when it's all over!
Now, it's time to get organized
After you’ve gotten rid of the clutter, it's time to set yourself (and your home) up for success in the future with these Spring cleaning ideas for organizing.
Entryway
Let’s kick off our organizing ideas for Spring in the entryway. Ideally, the best way to organize your entryway is with a beautiful entry console table coupled with a custom-made coat closet. But, with or without a great coat closet or console table, adding a few hooks in your entryway is an easy way to keep things organized and off the floor. That way you can quickly grab or drop off your coat or back when you’re running in or out of the house. These simple, modern hooks from Bsdonte come in several beautiful finishes like this rich walnut color that we love, as well as a pretty beech, and a classic white.
Laundry Room
Home and Garden said it best, “Organizing a laundry room isn't just about use of space, it's about ensuring efficiency.” That—and because I need a beautiful space to inspire me to do laundry—is why the laundry room is one of my favorite rooms of the house to organize. Check out this Gabrielle Organization System from Pottery Barn. It is a super stylish way to make functional use of your laundry room wall space. Get all 6 laundry attachments (like the rack to hang towels and sweaters, shelving to store frequently used items, and laundry hampers) or pick and choose the pieces you need
Kitchen
The kitchen is arguably the one room in your home where you can’t skip out on a spring cleaning and organization session! One of our favorite organization tools in the kitchen is this SpaceAid Spice Drawer Organizer. This is something we always incorporate in our custom kitchen designs. We love that this set comes with the bottles and labels all ready to go for a clean minimalist look! If you don’t have room in a drawer, this Pull-Out Spice Rack is a great option for an upper cabinet.
Bedroom
One thing that I really dislike is an overstuffed closet. That means that items I’d like to keep, but don’t have use for at the moment, have to make their way under the bed. To keep the items dust-free, I use these Rubbermaid Under the Bed Wheeled Storage Boxes. Note, it’s important to measure the clearance under your bed to make sure these work. If your bed is lower, you could utilize these Underbed Bags instead.
Bathroom
Last, but not least in our organizing ideas for Spring, we recommend these Stackable Clear Plastic Organizer Drawers for your bathroom. I’ve tested them and loved them! They are perfect for organizing cosmetics and beauty supplies, first aid kits, and much more. I actually keep these drawers under my kitchen sink, proving they are great for organizing many different spaces in your home.
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