Ultimate Guide to Organizing Your Home Room by Room

Hey there! Ever get the itch to tidy up a room (or your entire house) but then feel totally overwhelmed? Same here.

In this post, we’re sharing all the essentials you need to keep every room in your home organized. The trick is to focus on one area at a time and use the right tools to make the job easier.

Kitchen Organization:

Let’s kick things off with the kitchen! Having an under-the-sink organizer is a game changer. We love this one with shelves and a sliding drawer.

Plastic storage bins with handles are versatile and super handy (bonus points if they’re cute and pink!).

Food Storage Containers

Glass food canisters (and these plastic ones) are perfect for saving space. Adding pantry labels helps keep everything neat and tidy.

Refrigerator Bins

These refrigerator bins are amazing for keeping things organized. Laura used them when she organized her fridge in just one afternoon—check out that blog post for tips!

Storage Baskets

Elsie swears by hyacinth baskets and these wooden-handled baskets for organizing her kitchen pantry. These canned good organizers are also super helpful!

Kitchen Organization Blog Posts:

• Paint Pen Kitchen Organization
• 5 Ways to Declutter Your Countertops
• How to Organize Your Fridge in One Afternoon
• Elsie’s Baking Pantry Organization

Bathroom Organization:

A common gripe about bathrooms is the lack of storage space, especially in older homes.

Floating Shelves

Adding a couple of floating shelves can make a huge difference. They’re great for storing canisters filled with cotton balls and Q-tips.

Extra Storage

A 3-tier rolling cart (available in multiple colors) or a wall-mounted cabinet can really help. Expandable trays can add more storage to your existing drawers, and a cute vanity organizer is perfect for toothbrushes or makeup brushes.

Bathroom Organization Blog Posts:

• 5 Bathroom Storage Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)
• Organize Your Bathroom Vanity Like a Pro
• Hidden Medicine Cabinet DIY
• Elsie’s Bathroom Organization Tips

Closet and Bedroom Organization:

Closets can be tight on space, but there are loads of solutions out there!

Storage Ideas

Storage boxes with lids are great for stacking, and you can label them with a label maker.

Don’t forget about the space under your bed—under-bed boxes and drawers are an organizer’s dream!

Shoe Storage

For shoe storage, an over-the-door shoe holder or a 3-tier wooden rack works wonders.

Check out how Laura organized her hall closet in just one afternoon—so many good tips!

Elsie’s closet wall storage idea is perfect for bags, jewelry, and accessories. And Laura’s easy built-in closet DIY is great for shoe storage!

Closet Organization Blog Posts:

• How to Organize a Closet (in a Non-Permanent Way)
• Elsie’s Low-Waste Closet Renovation
• Tips for Reconfiguring a Closet
• How to Customize a Store-Bought Closet System

Entryway Organization:

Laura’s organized entryway is full of design inspiration and tips, and this utility shelf is perfect for keys, mail, and other small items.

We also love this wall shelf with gold hooks. It’s a bit of a splurge, but it doubles as a shelf and a spot to hang accessories or jackets.

Bonus – Cleaning Tips!

Is it ever too early to start spring cleaning? We like to tackle one room at a time to avoid feeling overwhelmed, and using a cleaning checklist helps a lot.

Magic Erasers are our go-to for every room. They’re great for wiping off kitchen cabinets, walls, and baseboards.

For a non-toxic cleaner, grab a glass spray bottle and mix concentrated cleaner with water and essential oils. We love the combo of sweet orange and lemon.

You can even make your own shower cleaning spray with clean ingredients.

When it comes to vacuuming, Emma swears by this handheld vacuum. Check out her full review right here.