Laundry Hampers

All laundry hampers available @ organize.com

(clockwise from top left)

1. modern x-frame

2. metallic-bronze frame

3. blue canvas

4. black/natural bird pattern

Organize: Laundry

It's the area in your home where so much becomes clean- whites get brighter, linens get crisper, and stains disappear. The best most effective laundry room is itself tidy and well kept. With a few easy systems and devices, plus a small stash of multitasking products, even a cluttered corner for dirty clothes will be transformed into a streamlined, clean attractive laundry room. 

baskets, bins, and boxes

Label- Small items, such as sewing kits and lint rollers, can be put in labeled baskets on shelves to keep the, from getting dusty or misplaced.

Store- Under-sink storage is a good place to stow cleaning products (away from little hands)

hangers, clothespins, hooks

Hang- Clothes that are air-dried on hangers are less likely to shrink and will have fewer wrinkles to iron out later

Attach- Clothespins help you evenly clip items such as bed linens to a clothesline

Hook- Clothing that needs to be steamed can be hung on a hook on a wall, which will keep the item from swinging and free both hands to do the job.

clothesline

Conceal- A clothesline is ideal for clothes and bedding that require full or partial air drying. Get a retractable one that can be installed unobtrusively on a wall.

Organize: Gadget Wires

Cable Holder

The clips have adhesive backs that can be attached to walls, table legs, or anywhere pesky cables and cords run amok.

Available Here: Blue Lounge

Outlet charger

Plug the charger into the socket, place your phone on the platform, then wrap the cord neatly around it.

Available Here: Driinn

Gadget Organizer

Save some counter space. The storage station charges up to three devices and hides the tangle of cords.

Available Here: Kanga Room

Organize: Bathroom

You cleanse, brush your teeth, and put on your makeup in the bathroom each day, but that doesn't mean the space has to be strictly mundane. You can add plenty of personality to the bath, turning a room of function into a sanctuary of tranqillity and calm.

1. Purge- overhaul the medicine cabinet and other storage areas by removing everything that's not vital to your daily life

2. Regroup- gather similar items and assess how and where they should be placed

3. Relocate- lone accessory pieces (ex. nail clippers, tweezers, hair clips) in containers. Toothbrushes and toothpaste take up less space if they are stored upright in a cup or jar.

Shelves- Open shelving in an accessible any easy way to store towels, which should be stacked in piles.  Shampoo, conditioner, and soap stock on display can help remind you when replacements are needed.

Container Store (shelf stacking unit, similar to one pictured on the left)

World Market great source for baskets

Storage Containers- If bathroom space is limited, countertop baskets, bins, and boxes are helpful for grouping toiletires. Cotton swabs and other applicators look much tidier when they're placed in apothecary jars, or even just an attractive bowl.

Organize: Closets

Closets are often go totally neglected. Think of this space the way you would any other. At the very least, paint it the same shade as (or something complementary to) the adjoining room. For example, if your bedroom has brown touches, extend that accent color to closet walls. If you’re putting in new carpet, continue it in the closet for extra luxury. And if you want a truly finished effect, try wallpaper. Whether a graphic print or calm floral, it’ll make your closet seem like the inside of a jewelry box.

- closet systems are not attached to the wall, they can go wherever you do

- entirely adjustable, can store items to your preference

- work with a designer and start with a clean slate

- consider the items your closet holds as you plan a storage system, take measurements, and sketch out a plan

The Container Store

Organize: Pantry

1. Double your space: stack a few of these platforms gets the most out of high shelves.

The Container Store

2. Display basics: decanting rice and other cooking staples into canisters allows you to see when you need more.

Amazon.com/Kitchen

3. Create a system: labeling shelves corrals everything in its designated place, no matter who's putting it back.

Paper Cup Design

4. Stowing tilted wide-mouth jars on the most grabbable levels let you snag easily. Ex. Cookie or Dog Treats

Target

5. Secure storage: baskets prevent large items like paper towel rolls or bottles from toppling over.

Bon Maison

Be Green: Grocery Shopping

Be "Green" while shopping for groceries.

American Classicism

Available: Mothology

Compact Tote

Available: ACME Bags

Budget Friendly

Available: Cheap Totes

Collapsible Tote

Available: Sur la table

Green Organizing: control the chaos

To Plastic or not to Plastic...

A great way to "go green" while you get organized is to reduce your use of plastic items. Avoid buying additional containers. Instead, utilize items you already own and that have some positive sentimental value for you. For instance, my small collection of porcelain mugs takes on a new life while keeping pens, pencils, and scissors managed around the house. None of these mugs are used for drinking anymore, but their chipped condition gives them a certain charm. They add a unique personality to my home while

being useful at the same time.

Re-Use

Look to things that might be going unnoticed, and give them a new use. Tomato cans, once they've been emptied and cleaned, are perfect for holding larger items like rulers and letter openers. Also, small dishes that you love but don't use very often are perfect for things like thumb tacks and rubber bands. You don't want your surfaces to become cluttered with all kinds of containers. So, think carefully about which supplies you use regularly. Those are the only ones you really need to have on display. It's fun to use containers you love even when they're not showing. When you open a closet or cabinet and see an orderliness that you've created with your own beautiful things can really inspire.

Electricity

Another way to get green easily is to invest in a few power strips (also called surge protectors). Use them with appliances that use electricity even when they seem to be turned off. Some of the worst culprits are your air conditioner, television, DVD player, and computer. Anything that has a little light indicating that it's in standby mode is sucking electricity. Whenever you're not using these items simply flick the switch on the power strip to completely turn off everything that's plugged into it. Research shows that 5 to 13% of a home's energy usage goes to these devices, so you might see some significant savings while putting fewer carbons into the atmosphere.

Reduce Paper Dependence

Paying bills online is a fantastic way to reduce clutter while reducing your carbon imprint. Your bills will stay in order, they won't get lost, and your piles will be smaller. By reducing your use of paper, and using recycled paper whenever possible, you'll help reduce deforestation, lower fuel usage and other transportation costs, and cut down on the tremendous amount of energy it takes to manufacture paper in the first place.