Get It Together

Storage Pro-Tips & Tricks

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Is your home's mess getting the best of you?  A busy schedule can make cleaning a real chore, but by investing a weekend in getting organized, you can help the rest of your life run more smoothly! Buy buying expensive oraganizational products can add up quick - that's why we've even asked our pros to give you storage tips that will fit any style and any budget.

Bedroom 

A great way to save space in your closet and time getting ready in the morning is to pack away out-of-season clothes. Try these essentials to pack away your excess wardrobe and maximize closet space. 

Underbed storage is the perfect place for your cold-weather clothes during the hot summer months or for shorts and tanks during the cold winter months.  They'll be tucked away and not take any valuable closet space.  These storage soloutions can store everything from sweaters to shoes and are great for adults and kids. 

Closet feeling a little cramped?  Opt for skinny velvet hangers.  These little guys aew stylish and space savers!  Plus, they have a non-slip grip for pesky sun dress straps and slippery sweaters.  If your closet is still overflowing, opt for and extra wardrobe or clothing rack. 

Pro-Tip:

Don't be afraid to get creative with hanging your accessories!  A pretty towel bar or decorative hooks and knobs work well to display your favorite necklaces, handbags, and scarves. 

 

Bathroom

Bathrooms are a difficult space to keep organized.  They're small rooms that hold alot of products, and see alot of traffic.  Luckily there are some great storarge soloutions for these spaces that are super stylish.

With all of those little vanity counter knickknacks, you need tiny pockets and places to fit in your favorite lipsticks, eye shadows, and more.  Acrylic organizers come in all shapes and sizes, and one is sure to fit your makeup collection!  They can be displayed on your counter or placed in a drawer or cabinet.

Check out this makeup organization station that combines acrylic organizers, apothecary  jars, cake stands, and more to make cosmetic display that is beautiful and functional. 

 

Backyard 

You may not think that your outdoor space needs to be organized, but grilling tools, pet supplies, and backyard games will create clutter more quickly than you realize. 

The key to backyard organization is baskets.  You can can find them in every size and every style and even assign a different bin to each member of the family. 

You can also find inspiration from this outdoor organization station and use stylish shelves stacked with baskets and backyard essentials.  This how-to is perfect for summer, but can be modified to stay organized all year long.  Try swapping sunscreen and sunglasses for rain boots and gardening tools during the spring, or for extra gloves and scarves during the colder months.

Did you find a clever storage soloution from these tips?  Be sure to share it with us using #AtHome finds!