Home Organization: A Room-By-Room Guide - Motley Fool

If you're trying to organize your home, the first step is to get rid of clutter. To tidy up the kitchen, remove anything unrelated to food prep and storage, as well as any rarely used appliances. In the den, a paper shredder, filing cabinet and desktop organizers are useful. Organize the bedroom by focusing on closets and the space under the bed. A shower caddy and wall shelving are keys to an organized bathroom, while wall shelving and hanging apparatuses will improve the garage. Ultimately, the time you spend organizing will pay off, as an organized home is a happy home.

Key Takeaways:

You can make a tidy kitchen by just sticking to the rule that only food and food prep items are allowed in the kitchen.
Getting a quality shredder can help you lighten the load in your office. Filing cabinets can also help free up space.
You can add wall shelves to your bathroom to help get things off the ground. You could hire a closet designer if your clothes are a mess.

“If your home's bedrooms are a perpetual mess, it could pay to hire a closet designer who can help you better maximize that space.”