Useful items to streamline your space
No matter how much countertop space you have extra storage is always a good idea, says Nicole Gabai, founder of B. Organized and author of The Art of the Organized Life.
To store large, awkward kitchen items such as a food processor, blender, slow cooker, (or) toaster oven, it’s best to avoid cluttering your kitchen counter,” Gabai explains. “Instead, use a rolling cart with shelves that can be easily moved into a corner when not in use. This way, you can keep your kitchen organized and spacious.”
“Behind the door is often dead space,” Gabai says. “Using one of those over-the- door shoe organizers helps change it into a great storage opportunity.”
Gabai adds that this over-the-door- hanging organizer is versatile, and does not have to be used only for shoes. “In the bathroom, you can use one to store bottles of toiletries, your hairdryer, brushes, combs, razors, etc.”
According to Gabai, basements and garages need some organizational TLC, or else you run the risk of those areas getting cluttered quickly.
“The key is to have shelves in all storage areas,” Gabai says. “This allows you to take advantage of the vertical space, and keep everything off the floor.” Gabai recommends heavy-duty metal racks on wheels which she says are “reasonably priced, easy to assemble, and perfect for stacking boxes” so that you can make the most of the space you have.
Gabai adds, “Without shelves, accessing stacked boxes can be a difficult task that requires disassembling the entire stack.”