Guest Picks: Organize With Style
The crisp and minimal design of this soap dish makes it suited to most any bathroom space. But it can handle more than just soap: Use it on your side table to hold jewelry or on your desk to store paper clips or pushpins.
This charming old-school basket is a classic. The easy-to-clean metal design means it’s suited for high-traffic areas like mudrooms or laundry rooms. I have one in my craft room and use it to store everything from fabric scraps to my collection of decor magazines.
A tool kit is a necessity for the home, and this one is just the right size to store the essentials. It would even make a great housewarming gift!
Reminiscent of a boat cleat, this hook is functional without being fussy. I’d line the entryway with three of them to create an easy drop zone for bags, hats and coats.
This minty file cabinet is a must for my dream home office. If you have to put your bills and papers somewhere, why not hide them away in a pretty cabinet?
I use label holders on magazine files, baskets, drawers, shelves, anything I need to know the contents of at a glance. They come in many different styles, from quick and easy stick-ons to these vintage brass pieces.
This glass door cabinet can be used as freestanding storage in tight spaces like the bathroom or kitchen. Fill it with pretty items you want to display, like jars, towels or your collection of glassware.
Modular pegboards can bring instant order to almost any area of your home. A small one like this can keep incoming mail, craft supplies or office accessories well organized.
Durable and stylish, this bin makes organizing toys and books a breeze. I keep one in the living room so that wayward toys can be quickly cleaned up when company comes over.
Keep your countertops clear by using a hanging wall organizer. Having multiple dividers ensures that smaller items aren’t lost.
I have this storage bench at the foot of my daughter’s bed. It’s a great place to store extra blankets and stuffed toys. The sophisticated tufting and classic design ensure that it’s a piece she can enjoy for many years.
Magazine files are an organizing essential. With a cheery blue shagreen finish, this one will keep my dog-eared copies hidden from view but still accessible for easy reference.
This sleek table would work well in a home office or craft area. I love that there is ample leg room to move about and long drawers to keep the necessities within reach.
A corkboard creates a landing spot for important notes or favorite photos. The pretty and curvy design of this one might even have your teenage daughter claiming it as her own.
Keep your child’s book collection organized in this narrow book rack. The forward-facing design helps young readers to easily spot their favorite stories.
Laundry rooms tend to be small spaces. Make best use of the limited room by installing a wall-mounted drying rack.
Bring both organization and personality to the kitchen with this stylish cart. Store accessories in the drawers and larger pots and dishes on the shelves below.
These lace-like shelves may look delicate, but they’re strong enough to provide extra shelving where needed. Hang them in a dressing room or beside a vanity to add a feminine flair and a place to corral makeup bottles and perfumes.
A simple coat hook becomes a thing of beauty when rendered in bone inlay and herringbone. Mount this in your front entry for a stylish welcome for your guests.Next: Small Steps to Organizing Success
Made of sturdy cotton and thick rope, this is a workhorse of a laundry bag. The simple design has country charm and would look great hanging from a hook, whether empty or packed full of the week’s wash.
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