7 Small Spaces Solved

January 4, 2012

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    Time and time again we hear from readers how tough it is to organize small spaces. That’s why from entryways to bathrooms, we’ve shared our best advice for organizing 7 common short-on-space areas. Put our tips to the test, and before you know it, learn to love your close quarters.

 Entryway

Entryway

After cutting back on excess with our quick clean tips, add organizers for corralling the items you need while coming and going. Repurpose a frame into a magnetic organizer or go basic with pegboards. Include a coat rack, and by hanging bags from it, provide space for odds and ends.

 Bathrooms

Bathrooms

With a total bathroom clean out completed, it’s time to add new organizers. Stack crates to make shelving, use ladders for hanging towels and wrangle countertop clutter onto trays. To complete, pair our organized bathroom ideas with simple color-coding tricks.

 Closets

Closets

Making the most of closets relies on two important things: First, consolidating by cleaning, and second, using every inch of space. Read up on giving a pantry, clothing or coat closet a clean out, then with a hanging shoe organizer, turn dead space behind the door into storage.

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 Laundry Room

Laundry Room

When it comes to a tight-on-space laundry room, stripping away non-essentials is key for keeping it organized. Use our 3-step organized laundry room system to drive order, and with our organizing tips for laundry day, support the cause each time you start a new load.

 Work Stations

Work Stations

Put an end to the distraction of clutter at your desk. With our organized folder system, get paper clutter in order after wrapping up a total desk clean out. Then for kids, use our tips to create a homework station, and for adults, add helpful, creative labels and repurposed desk organizers.

 Kitchen Cabinets

Kitchen Cabinets

Before you make a wish for more cabinet space, maximize what you have. Begin by giving kitchen cabinets a refresh, then try a few space-saving tricks. Stack glasses and mismatched sets of plates to make more room. And with tiered Lazy Susans, include sub-shelving you can spin.

 Guest Room

Guest Room

Want to really solve this space? Start with a total guest room clean out. Remember, the object of this challenge is to make space for guests’ belongings, not yours, so add more storage with repurposed crates, or give an old dresser a makeover for plenty of drawers.

Of these 7 spaces we’ve solved, which in your home needs to be organized the most? Let us know in a comment.

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