Hall cabinet Traditional Entry

6. Go for open display. There’s something lovely about seeing a family’s belongings all piled together right at the front of the home. So instead of hiding everything away, use a system of open storage that makes it easy to grab and go. Separate pieces like these add character while leaving a neat impression.

2. Pare Down Unused Winter Coats, Scarves and GlovesIn my job as a professional organizer, I notice that many of my clients own more outerwear than they can use. Winter coats and jackets are bulky and take up a lot of space in a closet. Now, while you’re home more, could be a good time to pare down your supply. I recommend you start by removing all outerwear from your closets. Consider donating any jackets that you recently replaced — in other words, if you bought a new rain jacket this year, donate the old one. Of course, you might not physically be able to donate your item yet, as many donation centers may be closed. Call your local donation center to find out its status. If you can’t donate an item, I recommend you tuck it in a box or bin in an out-of-the-way place in your garage or home, where it won’t create clutter. Continuing on with your decluttering of winter gear, I recommend that you also donate jackets you haven’t used in the past year, especially if they’re worn or out of style. For jackets that your children have outgrown, you might consider passing them along to a friend or relative with smaller children. If you plan to save them for your child’s younger sibling, place these jackets in a storage box under a bed or on a closet shelf so they don’t take up prime storage space. Like outerwear, winter gloves, mittens, hats and scarves have a way of accumulating. I recommend that you discard any mateless gloves or mittens and donate scarves and hats you don’t use. Store remaining winter accessories in labeled storage boxes.

Coat and shoe storage - upper cabinets

Floor to ceiling storage radiator warming drying coats too.

Top cupboards with hanging space