27 clever organising tips to rein in your home's chaos!

Press profile homify Press profile homify
Maison Fleury, Francesca Greco - HOME|Philosophy Francesca Greco - HOME|Philosophy Classic style living room
Loading admin actions …

Knowing how to organise your home can save you time and endless headaches. While storage is key, there are a host of quirky little tips and tricks out there that will really help. 

Professional cleaners know how to maintain a space and we think they'll already be following a lot of these rules so, if you have a home office that's in desperate need of a productivity-enhancing organisation system, or a kitchen that's overrun with clutter, read on!

1. Have a major clear out before you even start. Be ruthless!

2. Tightly fold carrier bags into triangles and keep in a closed tupperware box

3. Invest in pan organisers and tray stands to neatly stow away items in cupboards

4. CD racks are perfect for storing tupperware lids

5. Try your hand at menu planning. Try to get a week ahead!

6. Add lights to your bottom cabinets so you can easily spot crumbs that need to be cleaned

7. Paint the inside of a cabinet door with chalkboard paint for a go-to shopping list whenever something runs out

8. Attach a scoop to the outside of cereal canisters so you can portion them easily

9. Use a cutlery drawer to store toothbrushes hidden out of sight

10. Replace different sized toiletries bottles with uniform ones. It will look so much neater!

11. Small tool stacking bins are perfect for bathroom cupboards, especially for sorting small items like hair ties and cotton buds

12. Include a tiered hanging caddy in your bathroom for storing bath toys

13. Hang shelves upside down to make compartments with the brackets

14. String up a chain in your wardrobe for hanging sunglasses

Loft Conversion, Sheen SW14, TOTUS TOTUS Modern style bedroom

15. You could also use a coat-hanger to display sunglasses

16. Use a shoe organiser for pants and socks

17. A cutlery drawer, mounted vertically on the wall and with added hooks, makes a great necklace tidy

18. Tension rods will fit almost anywhere and are perfect for hanging scarves

19. Ice cube trays in drawers are ideal for keeping earrings safe and together

20. Add storage to secret locations, such as under your bed with wheeled drawers

21. Label magazine holders colourfully with ribbons and gift tags

22. DIY stores have tall nuts and bolts organisers that are great for small stationery items

23. Use shelf-lifters (things that elevate a shelf at the back) to double the potential of your cubbyholes

24. Tic Tac holders are brilliants for storing paperclips and drawing pins

25. Add a magnetic strip to the wall behind your desk to hang scissors and other items that always go missing!

26. A shower caddy can make a perfect desk tidy when mounted on the wall

27. Have separate laundry bins for darks, whites and delicates. That should cut the sorting time!

If you;re feeling ready for some more organisational tips, take a look at this Ideabook: 16 Things You MUST Avoid When Home Decluttering.

Need help with your home project?
Get in touch!

Highlights from our magazine