At the editorial office, we’re determined to start this new school year off on the right foot! And that begins with bringing some order into our lives. Do you also wish you had a GPS to find your belongings scattered all over the house? We’ve looked into some organization tips that could make your daily life easier!
You’ve probably seen those TikTok videos where influencers share tips on sorting, folding, and neatly organizing the entire family’s belongings. Or maybe you’ve been amazed by a perfectly organized and ultra-functional kitchen from one of those foodie influencers. You might have even tried to apply the method of the former Japanese queen of minimalist tidying, Marie Kondo. No luck? Rest assured, even this minimalist expert, who advocates decluttering, has admitted to the Washington Post that her own house is now messy — she even went as far as to say that having a perfectly tidy home is unrealistic! However, surrendering to the chaos is not inevitable: here are the best organization tips to remember to avoid burnout.
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Sort to let go
Let’s face it: most of us easily accumulate objects, clothes, and paperwork. Before even considering clever storage tips, you need to do some serious decluttering. Start from your wardrobe to your kitchen, shelves, bookshelves, and storage areas. To properly reorganize the things you truly need, you must let go of the rest.
Perfect timing – the new school year is an ideal moment to donate everything you no longer need to others or charities. Knowing that the items you struggle to part with will have a second life can help! If you start this big task for the new school year, get it in your mind right away that you’ll need to tidy up regularly. The secret to a well-organized home is to always put things back in their place every day. No procrastination allowed!
Then, organize to find things easily
Now that you feel lighter and determined to tidy up, it’s time to rethink your habits. Whether you live in a small or large space, the principle is the same: OR-GA-NIZE. One tip that seems to make the most sense is to implement organization strategies near where the items are used. For example, plan to store your pots and pans near the cooking area.
Also, make sure you have storage spaces for toiletries in the bathroom. The idea is to make tidying simple and efficient, saving you time. Setting up multiple laundry baskets—one for whites, one for colors, and one for sheets and towels—will save you from tedious sorting when it’s time to do laundry.
In the bedroom, dividing clothes will prevent piles from turning into messy heaps where you spend hours searching for your favorite t-shirt. After all, we do this for cutlery, so why not for everything else? Inside drawers and cupboards, opt for (well-sized) boxes to separate items by type or use. In your bedroom dresser, underwear, socks, and pajamas can quickly find their rightful place again. Choose soft, lightweight containers in various colors and sizes.
In your office or library, important documents, photo albums, and mail can also be organized in boxes. This time, opt for solid models in metal, wood, rattan, or macramé, depending on your décor style.
Tidy up to live better every day
Among the storage tips that promise to simplify your daily life, acquiring practical, custom-made furniture is essential. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean you have to spend a small fortune on new furniture. The current trend is definitely to upcycle, and you can easily find vintage pieces that you can repurpose for your home. An old bookshelf can become a beautiful china cabinet, and a toy chest can be used to store shoes, for example.
The trick is to optimize storage spaces. Under beds, you can easily add hooks for storage drawers, for instance. On walls, install shelves, even above doors. Optimizing every available space helps keep things tidy. And if you still feel incapable of implementing these various storage tips, you can always call an interior designer. They’ll assess your needs and create the right solutions for your space!
