ORGANIZING LIKE A PROFESSIONAL

We always talk about tips and rules to get organized around your home, but perhaps the biggest struggle for many is staying organized! Once the organizer leaves, many clients fall back into the same routine without the tools of the trade to really keep their homes (and closets) looking their best at all times. If you’re someone who innately isn’t organized, and who feels keeping things tidy is a chore, I want to share a few of my favorite products and organizational tools that will help keep things on track in your home, so every day looks like the day the professional organizer came over. (And, if you’re looking to get a jump start on your holiday shopping, consider giving the gift of organization with something from this list!) For more, check out Today’s roundup of organization and storage essentials.

HAIR TOOLS

Often the hardest things to keep organized are the items we’re using everyday! In the rush of daily routines, if there isn’t a clear and convenient spot for something, it will likely not get put away… Enter the hair tool organizer! In our custom closets, we like to incorporate custom drawers at vanities and bureaus for hair tools like these, which will keep the cords tidy, and provide electrical outlets within the drawer. This is a great store-bought alternative to tidy up your hair care routine, as it’s affordable, heat-resistant, and small enough to easily slip into an existing bathroom or vanity drawer!

COSMETICS

Another area where clients struggle to maintain organization is in their cosmetic collections! If you’re someone who does your makeup daily, it’s easy for things to get out of control without a defined system of organization. First of all, you should purge these products regularly, as they do accumulate quickly… Toss anything that’s expired or you haven’t incorporated into your beauty regimen! Consider a free-standing storage box, and separate your products by category — nails, face, lips, eyes — so everything always gets returned to a proper spot when you’ve finished your cosmetic routine!

NURSERY ITEMS

For many parents, the nursery is an overlooked area when it comes to organization. With the busy demands of a baby, these items can easily get out of order, so having the right system in place is crucial to calming the chaos! Consider outfitting drawers at the changing table or dresser with inserts for towels, blankets, brushes, and toys. You can also incorporate free-standing organizers for baby powder, lotions, and diapers so these items are readily accessible!

JEWELRY

If you’re someone who regularly wears your jewelry and changes out the pieces in your rotation, you know the struggle of keeping these pieces organized! Tangled necklaces and missing earring mates have plagued us all. If your jewelry drawers are overflowing and you’re doubling up necklaces in compartments, it might be time to consider making more room. A jewelry box is a great way to add additional space to your closet and keep each item in its own compartment! If you’re opting for a bureau-top jewelry box, you may want to store costume pieces here while freeing up space for your more valuable items in a locked drawer or safe.

SEASONAL ITEMS

When space in the closet is limited, swapping things out seasonally can be a serious life-saver. There’s no point to have your chunky knits and outerwear taking up valuable real estate when they won’t be touched for months at a time! Underbed storage boxes are a clever solution to stow these items away neatly, without encroaching in the storage spaces in your home! Plus, opting for a closed container like this will help protect cashmeres and delicate scarves from nuisances like dust and moths while they’re not being worn.

DESK ACCESSORIES

As more and more clients are working from home, everyone is looking for ways to make their spaces more multi-functional. That goes for the closet too! If you have a vanity or dressing table in your closet, this could be an ideal work-from-home station! Private, quiet, and away from the chaos of lively living spaces, it’s a great idea to incorporate functional storage for desk accessories here. A stackable desk organizer is a perfect way to create a flexible work station without taking up a ton of surface area when work is done!

SCARVES

With winter upon us, you might be wondering if there’s a better way to keep your scarves accessible. Stop digging through boxes and drawers trying to find the perfect winter accessory! Instead, consider a scarf hanger where you can hang your collection neatly alongside your coats and outerwear! This way, you’re sacrificing very little space in your closet, and can see all your scarves at once. If you can’t see it, you won’t wear it!

SUNGLASSES

Another item we cycle through regularly, sunglasses can easily get out of order without the proper organization! In custom closets, we like to design sueded drawers with individual compartments so each pair has its place. However, if you’re rotating through a few pairs regularly, a more accessible solution like a partitioned valet tray could be just the trick. Stage your favorite selections by an entryway or at your desk, so your sunglasses are always easy to find, and scratch-free!

ELECTRONICS

We all know the feeling of reaching for one of our devices to find a nearly drained battery… In the closet, we often include a designated charging drawer to keep these items together. If you’re looking to replicate this in your own home, a charging dock is a great way to eliminate the cords and create a home base for all your electronics so you’re never without a charge again.