Help, I need product suggestions!
On this page you'll find my product recommendations for different organizing needs. The number one rule before purchasing any organizing product is "know what you are organizing." Buying baskets, bins or containers will not help you be more organized, if they won't work with WHAT you are trying to organize.
A few things to keep in mind when shopping:
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MEASURE: Make sure the product you're purchasing will fit in the space you're buying it for. There's nothing worse than getting what seems like the ideal container home, only to have it not fit in a drawer or hang off the edge of a shelf.
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KNOW WHAT YOU PLAN TO PUT IN THE CONTAINER YOU'RE BUYING: Liquids are best in flat-bottom, waterproof/water-resistant containers. Soft sided baskets are better for blankets, towels or some clothing.
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These items are things I have found that seem to help make small spaces more functional and comfortable. Extend closet storage with a double-hang rod or multi-pant hanger. Zipper bags can help get a lot of items to wherever your student is headed and can be easily stored when not in use. Going vertical is a great way to add "space." Use the back of doors! Shoe holders aren't just for shoes - you can store snacks, personal care items or other necessities in the pockets.
DORM ROOM
The kitchen is the heart of most homes, and the place where organization can have the biggest impact. Removing items from boxes and decanting them into bins or baskets is an easy way to track your inventory and keep from overbuying products. Limit what you buy to what can fit in your containers. Labeling is key for making sure things not only end up where they are supposed to be, but for ensuring you and your household members can easily find what they are looking for. Decanting food, such as flour or sugar, is a personal preference. Keeping these items in an airtight container can help maintain freshness, and also makes it easy to see when you are running low. Lazy Susans are great not only on countertops for easy to reach, frequently used items such as cooking oil, salt and pepper, but also in cabinets for storing similar items, or even in the fridge for salad dressings and other condiments.
KITCHEN
STORAGE
Using baskets, bins, boxes, and vertical storage options are all a great way stay organized. Giving household items a specific home makes tidying and finding what you want, when you want it, so much easier. Many of these items are multi-functional and can be used in any room or space in the house: Entryway, bedroom, bathroom or kitchen. They can stand alone or be used in a drawer, or shelving unit.
Bathroom
Just like other rooms in the home, using baskets, bins, boxes, and vertical storage options are all a great way stay organized. Keeping drawers and under the sink areas organized is much easier when things are contained. While not an "organizing product," I recommend a mat under the sink to protect the cabinet from water or leaks from products. Use the inside of cabinet drawers to store items hair products or even makeup brushes, especially if you like to keep things off the counter.
