Whether getting organized is a New Year’s resolution or one of your life’s ongoing efforts, here are seven simple organization hacks to help you make better use of your space and become more efficient in your home.
Cable Chaos
Every office and living room has those unsightly cables and cords? Instead of trying to make those wires disappear, transform them into art and make them something to be seen!
What you need: Wall fasteners + electrical cords + picture frame (optional)
How to: Wind them into a pattern and fasten them to your walls. Finish the look with a frame. Be creative and you’ll find a way to perfectly integrate them in the décor.
Rein In Receipts
Stop losing receipts and keep them all in one place. This organization hack will keep you and your receipts organized!
What you need: Tissue box + receipts to organize
How to: Decorate the tissue box or purchase a box that is already pretty. Start adding receipts!
… And More Cable Clutter
Don’t want to display your cords where everyone can see them? Then hide then away in any cardboard box. A decorative one will look the nicest, but an old napkin box will do too.
What you need: Cardboard box + desired cables to hide
How to: Take a cardboard box, cut out two canals on the sides and hide the cables inside.
Hats, Hats Everywhere
Create an easy solution to hang and organize your hats. The hangers can or simply store with easy access in your closet or hang on the wall if you run out of closet space. This is the perfect way to organize your hats.
What you need: Hanger + shower curtain C-hooks
How to: Place the shower curtain c-hooks onto the hanger, and just add your hats!
Scarf Stockpile
A hanger and shower curtain hooks will help you to create a great place to hang and organize your scarves. Affix the shower curtain hooks to the hanger by slipping them on and then hang your scarves. You can put as many hooks as you need on each hanger or use a couple of hangers if you don’t want your scarves to be too crowded.
What you need: Hanger + shower curtain C-hooks
How to: Place the shower curtain C-hooks onto the hanger, and just add your scarves!
Gift Wrap Organizer (the gift that keeps on giving)
Gift wrap, gift wrap, everywhere! Not anymore with this clever organization hack! Use any garment bag, the sturdier the more gift wrap it can hold.
What you need: Hanger + garment bag
How to: Place the hanger in the garment bag. Add gift wrap, organize however you like!
Missing Socks? The Ultimate Organization Hack
Tired of trying to track down the missing half of all your pairs of socks? This easy organization hack will keep those pairs together!
What you need: Clothes pins + sign + hot glue
How to: Write “Missing Socks” on sign with marker, or chalk. Hot glue the clothes pins onto the sign, start pinning up the single socks.
*This post was provided courtesy of Toronto Home Shows.