With the recent years’ influx of “smart homes,” one thing I am seeing a lot more of is smart storage!
Since there is less storage space in these small homes, we have had to get really creative with inexpensive, space-saving solutions. Often right down to the nitty-gritty of each drawer.
Not only are these little product changes making big storage impacts, but they’re also huge time savers. Bonus points for productivity!
These tips are especially useful for smaller spaces but also applicable to larger homes just the same.
Since there is no better time to get organized than the present, so let’s get right into these ideas!
Spice Jars
These aren’t only pretty kitchen accessories – they’re super functional and space-saving too!
Instead of a drawer stuffed full of spices in plastic bags, or a cupboard of miscellaneous bottles, find exactly what you need with uniform labeled jars. These can be purchased as fancy or inexpensive as you like, with a wide array available both online and in-store.
An extra tip: use a small funnel to decant the spices and powders. You’ll save a whole lot of mess!
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- Image 1 – 10″ Acacia Lazy Turn Table
- Image 2 – 11″ Clear Lazy Susan Turntable
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Turntables
One of my all-time favorite products are turntables! I love them because they are so versatile.
I frequently use turntables in kitchens for oils and sauces, liquor, and breakfast spreads. They are also very handy in bathrooms for skin and hair care products, and laundry rooms for bottles of detergent. These products come in many durable materials; acacia wood, bamboo, and acrylic.
Drawer Dividers
Have you ever run into the drawer-jamming problem of that pesky potato masher getting stuck? I know I sure have!
My best solution for organizing kitchen, bathroom, and office drawers is to use dividers or small containers to keep things separate. One option I like are these bamboo drawer tension dividers. If you’re looking for a more sectional type of organization, smaller containers come in just about any material you could wish for.
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- Image 2 & 3 – 4-Pack Bamboo Adjustable Drawer Dividers
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- Image 1 – OXO Good Grips POP 2.0
- Image 2 – OXO Good Grip Pop Cereal Dispenser
- Image 3 – 4-Pack Anchor Hocking 1 Gallon Glass Jar
Canisters in a Drawer
Say goodbye to reaching your whole arm into a flour bag! A drawer of canisters for bulk ingredients makes cooking and baking simple and accessible.
Make sure to first measure out your desired drawer for the dimensions of your canisters before purchasing! Once you’ve got them set, decant your bulk ingredients into them and make sure to label the top of the lids.
Color-Code Playroom
How many times a day do you ask your kids to clean up? Don’t worry, I won’t make you count – but I can guess it’s too many!
Turn cleanup into a fun activity for little ones by color-coding toys and books. Tidying time will turn into matching colors and become less of a chore. Plus, they will know where each of their toys are when they want to play!
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- Image 2 – 3-Pack Cotton Rope Storage Baskets
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Velvet Grid Jewelry Tray
Not only are these smooth jewelry trays gorgeous, but they’re also overtly functional too!
I like to use them for jewelry, specifically earrings to organize matching pairs. They also come in different sizes, so they are not always squares but can be rectangles, and there are even designs for rings to be propped up in.
Hanging Files
Useful in homes and work offices alike, this way of filing makes it easy to file papers and even easier to retrieve them.
This system is great for businesses. Keep any paper copies of legal documents safely stored in your chosen style of organization. I also use this method for organizing kids’ artwork, greeting cards, and printed photos.
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- Image 2 – SimpleHouseware Mesh Hanging File Organizer
- Image 3 – Fireproof File Box with Lock
- Image 4 – 25-Pack Hanging File Folders
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- Image 1 & 2 – Yamazaki Cleaning Caddy
Cleaning Caddy
Cleaning isn’t at the top of my fun-list, but I can make it a little less of a hassle by keeping products and accessories easy to grab and go!
Trade reaching into the back of a cupboard of loose cleaning product bottles for grabbing one easy caddy. My favorite caddy is functional and stylish, with a comfortable handle and durable bin. These dimensions easily fit into most under-the-sink storage spaces and storage closets.
Jewelry Board
One of everyone’s least favorite steps of getting ready is to approach a jumbled knot of necklaces. Often many of us will give up and suffice without one!
Keep them separated and hanging with a board attached to the back of a cabinet door, or a standalone hanging organizer. This also helps you to organize them however you please; by color, length, style, material, etc.
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- Image 2 – 6-LED Wall-Mounted Jewelry Cabinet
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- Image 2 – Tool Storage Rack and Wall Shelf
Garage Hooks
Most of us have a space in our garage or equipment shed where we cram gardening tools into one spot and then fight to retrieve one when needed.
Let’s cut that unnecessary frustration out and hang these tools up! With these easy-to-install hooks, you will be able to see where each item is and take them down without a problem. With materials ranging from plastic to durable metal out there, you can even hang heavier equipment too!
With all these smart storage tips, what will you do with your extra space? Do you already use some of these ideas in your home? Comment below!
