Organizing & Storage

Because who doesn't need some extra room in their bags?

Here's a small space tip that truly transformed my kitchen organizing method.

“I’m so in love with this thing...I just wanna show it off to everyone."

Find the perfect safekeeping solutions here.

This find has so many uses.

You can even use it outside of the kitchen.

Plus, the best ones to buy.

A good organizer will help keep your kitchen tidy, but an excellent one will save you space, too.

I tried it three different places in my apartment—this thing transforms any slender slice of space in seconds.

So maybe you can stay organized in your kitchen and have room for that set of wine glasses.

The right organizer can make a world of difference — especially when you're tight on space. Here, seven handsome and hardworking organizing finds that I've come to rely on.

The Simply Essential line includes organizers, cookware, bedding, decor, and more everyday necessities at super-affordable prices.

"I love that dirt stays on the shelf and doesn't get on other shoes or the floor."

These pretty and super-durable bins are my new favorite thing.

Without sacrificing style!

I now own four of these drawers, and I'm ready to add more to my cart!

In less than 20 minutes, the drawer that drove me crazy for years had been reorganized into something functional.

Go ahead, show off that vino.

Junk drawers are a luxury that some small spaces just cannot accommodate.

It's all to celebrate their new line of organizers at Bloomingdale's.

I found a surprising use for them, and it's been a game-changer.

You don't have to choose between a house without paper piles and your children's prized creations.

You get six per pack, so you can use them to store *literally* anything and everything.

Where there's a will, there's a way.

Whip your home into shape with these finds, starting at just $1.49!

From casual collectors to zealous vinyl nerds, it doesn't matter how many records you have, there's a storage solution here for you.

Say hello to a new home for your favorite books, plants, photos, and more.

While I do enjoy cooking and baking, what I don’t enjoy is rummaging through cluttered cabinets and drawers to corral all of the bowls, measuring equipment, and other tools required for meal prep.

In the bathroom, space is always at a premium, and that’s esepcially true in a smaller bathroom. If you’re at a loss as to where to store all the necessities in your teeny tiny bathroom, these 11 hardworking products can help. The Componibili is a great piece for adding a little storage anywhere in the house, but it’s especially nice in the bathroom: the doors mean less visual clutter, and the unit can tuck neatly into a corner or under a pedestal sink.

Because life in the bike lane doesn't have to mean scuffed walls.

If you’re really lucky, your independently-bought applainces fit perfectly into the already-built room you put them into, without an inch to spare. The rest of us, however, are left to deal with awkward spaces where the oven doesn’t quite fill the space between cabinets and the washer and dryer seem to float in the laundry room. In those spaces, you have no choice but to get creative.

Optimize your shower space, no matter how small it is.

Declutter for good.

It was $12 and took 30 minutes to set up, but the stress it saved me felt like it was the best investment I have made in years.

Experts share their favorite items they use to organize their drawers, closets, cabinets and more... as well as the items they most recommend to clients!

Kristen Ziegler, owner of Minima, recommends items that combine function and beauty and take usually boring, utilitarian household items to a whole other level.

Some of their picks might surprise you!

Number 3 is a massive upgrade of an all-time favorite organizational hack!

Here's to making it ALL happen in 2020!

They're all under $50!

Because wrapping presents can be pretty stressful, TBH.

Get to know this popular brand a little better.

I needed to find a better way to store my things, the piles were stacking UP.

And it's all under $100!

Seriously, these are genius!

When you live in a small space, every inch counts.

Straight from the AT archives.

Renters rejoice: You no longer need your landlord's okay to revamp your bathroom on the cheap. We searched the web high and low and found a dozen drill-free ways you can upgrade your bathroom—all for under $40.

Treat yourself, and your jewelry too.

The books we hold onto say something about us. Sometimes it’s because the characters, places, or plots are still a part of us, even after we turn the last page—and we’re not quite ready to donate, or pass along to a friend. Other times, they’re like to do lists: the titles we’ve been meaning to get to. Or maybe they’re just something you’re proud to display: Those books that telegraph something about your personality, interests, or convictions.

They offer next-level organization, save me time, and preserve my mental balance

Time to ditch those ugly plastic storage bins you've been hiding, once and for all.

Anyone else have a garage, basement, or storage space that looks like this? There’s hope: Marji was fed up with the clutter in her tool shed, and she decided to first purge and then create a clever system that works for her.From Marji: As you can see, our tool shed was an unbelievable, disorganized mess.

When it comes to making a closet as efficient as possible, the right shelving can make all the difference. The Container Store’s Elfa Shelving is a well-known system but Home Depot, Lowe’s and IKEA all offer similar options. On a recent Sunday afternoon I visited all four stores to shop for closet systems so I could compare the shopping experiences. THE CONTAINER STORE Overall Shopping Experience: I’ll admit from the start that I’m a bit crowd averse.

Advances in technology are making excessive wires and cables slowly go the way of the buffalo but, the remote? It looks like we may be stuck with that one for a while. So if you can’t beat it, hide it! (Along with those goofy 3D glasses that seem to come along with every new TV.) We’ve rounded up a few options that you won’t mind leaving out based on the average size TV remote (7.5”) though you may want to check them against your own. 1.

If you live in a small space, you know that organization is key. We don’t all have the luxury of garages, attics and basements to hide all those plastic bins full of ‘stuff’ that seem to accumulate with life. Nope, we must cohabitate with the ‘stuff’ and stare at it every day. If it’s going to be out for everyone to see, it should look good and intentional in your space. Here are some stylish storage alternatives to keep you organized with style.

While technology has made our lives easier (and lazier) in countless ways, it hasn’t really done us many favors on the organization front. As our collection of tech gadgets grows, so does that tangle of cords under our desks and tv stands. There are a couple schools of thought when it comes to wrangling the wires: Stash them out of sight, or get more attractive wires, chargers, and docks and let them double as decor.

When you live in a small home or apartment, figuring out how to store your scarves, handbags, necklaces, sunglasses and other accessories is a challenge. We can’t all have giant walk-in closets full of open shelves, now can we? The secret, folks, is to turn your jewelry, hats and other items into functional decor, especially if you live in a compact space. Here are some ideas for attractive ways to display and store your things in non-cluttery ways.

The realization that I had way too many clothes hit me the way it usually hits us: When we’re running late for an appointment and all we can do is stand in our underwear in front of our closet and glare. The whole situation made no sense to me. I had more sweaters than a Gap mid-season sale, too many skirts to count, and there were so many shirts stuffed onto shelves that one literally tumbled out and plopped in a heap in front of my toes. And yet, nothing in there was doing it for me.

There are plenty of books and articles out there that can tell you exactly how to clean and organize your home, but do you want to understand your clutter better? After all, understanding your habits is one of the keys to getting better at managing them and becoming more organized.