The art of home organisation involves two ultimate goals: maximising space and minimising clutter.
The end result is a peaceful, welcoming home where everything is where it should be. Not a single item out of place.
Having an organised home can reduce stress, improve your mental health and boost your mood.
Let’s kick off the New Year by re-organising your home!
Here are 8 storage ideas for a calm and relaxing home this 2025.
Make Preparations
Home organising, while not a full-blown renovation, still involves some major changes to your household.
This requires a little bit of planning.
You should ideally declutter and sort the items that you plan to organise.
Recycle or donate them if that’s best for everyone.
You should also measure spaces where you plan on installing storage solutions.
This ensures you return home from the hardware store with the right-sized items.
And if you’re replacing or overhauling furniture, make sure you dismantle them properly.
Keep Things Where They Are Used
Keep laundry paraphernalia near the washing machine.
Store shoes near the front door or in your closet.
Hide linens and sheets under your bed.
This not only ensures easy access, but also allows you to cater the space to the storage solution.
For example, it’s much more practical to keep boxes under your bed for linens, and floating shelves near the washing machine for detergents.
Install Floating Shelves
Floating shelves are exactly as their name suggests.
They are shelves that are mounted on walls and are usually just a simple piece of polished wood held up with metal brackets.
Depending on the strength and durability of the material, you can put anything from books to laundry detergents.
They don’t cost much, yet they maximise your storage options and are relatively easy to install with the proper tools.
If you’re renting and don’t want to leave pockmarks on the walls, opt for adhesive shelves.
However, there may be a weight limit for these.
Put Everything in Boxes
Boxes are a great way to store small or foldable items that you want to keep out of sight.
Stackable drawers are another good option.
Boxes are all well and good until you start stacking them. Then they become a pain to handle.
With drawers, you can easily access the items stored within without unstacking them.
You might want to only get those in neutral and uniform colours.
If you use too many shades, they will end up drawing attention and throwing off the peaceful vibe.
Label Everything
Once you get your boxes, be sure to put some labels on them.
Commercial label makers can be a bit pricey, so if you want to DIY that there are some options.
Of course, make sure to keep those labels out of sight.
Make sure to keep them simple, too.
If you want to take it a step further, get cloth boxes with little pockets on the side. You can hide a list of contents in them for inventory purposes.
This is especially useful for hardware, food items, stationery, and consumables.
Utilise Corners
Corners are such a neglected space in the house and hold enormous potential for storage.
However, for places like the living room or bedroom, it’s best to use them for display purposes instead of closed storage. Otherwise, they will look out of place.
But use your discretion.
Some corner cabinets have exposed shelves at the top and a storage cupboard at the bottom.
These are so versatile and can be used for virtually anything.
If your child likes playing in the living room, the bottom cupboard can be where they keep their toys after they’re done.
This can also be a great opportunity to teach your kids about organising their own belongings.
Hide Your Things
There are plenty of home furniture with built-in storage solutions.
Beds with drawers installed on the sides. Sofas that pop up to reveal hidden compartments within. Coffee tables with a sliding top. And chairs that double as storage cabinets.
If you’re a DIY master woodworker, you can practically do all this yourself.
But let’s assume most of us are just normal people with no carpentry expertise.
If that’s the case, then it’s time to do some research.
Make sure you have a budget first before going window shopping, that way you won’t overspend.
Keep Everything Uniform
Even if your house is vibrant, it’s generally a good idea to keep storage solutions uniform in colour, shape, and size.
If you can, buy from the same brand.
Storage takes care of the space problem, but uniformity takes care of the peaceful aspect.
You don’t want your drawers, shelves, and cabinets to be an eyesore.
White also gives it that minimalistic look that won’t make your house look too cluttered.
Organising Your Home Is Now Easier Than Ever
Home organising can tame the chaos in your living spaces and give you peace of mind.
While it does require some pre-planning, it’s well worth the effort. Especially when you have guests coming over.
Having the little hidden spots where you can temporarily store stray items is a good shortcut for easy cleaning. Moreover, you know where everything is.
The next time you need something, you won’t tear through the house like an angry tornado looking for that one thing.
If you want to know more about how to be an organised super-mum, here are some ways you can do that.
So, give these storage ideas a try, they may just restore the order and harmony in your home.
Motherhood wishes you and yours a Happy 2025 with love!
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice from Motherhood. For any health-related concerns, it is advisable to consult with a qualified healthcare professional or medical practitioner.
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