5 Favorite Organizers Under $20

6/23/2017

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Although every home is different and every client has varying needs, there are some organizing staples that we recommend to everyone!

Hanging Laundry Bags. These magical things are BETTER than sliced bread. Since most homes don’t come equipped with massive laundry rooms outfitted with large folding and sorting tables, we have to get creative with our wall space. These laundry bags are made of bright white canvas that are easy to remove for washing when your soiled laundry leaves some undesirable scent behind. The hooks make them easy to move around the home, for those days when you don’t want everyone to see your laundry but still need to keep it sorted and contained.

Closet Rod Extenders. While this type of item has been around for years, it’s important to be picky about your products. These extenders in particular are adjustable in length AND width so that you can double the hanging space in any size closet. Plus, the chrome just looks fabulous. We’ve used these in laundry rooms to create a second tier for hanging clothing, so that the original top tier can hold hangers. We’ve used them to create multiple levels for children’s clothing that doesn’t need as much length between the rods. I’m sure we’ll find more ways to use them as we get creative with more client needs, so if you think of any, please share them below!

Cleaning Supply Hangers. This one isn’t fancy, but it’s 100% practical. Brooms, mops, and dust pans shouldn’t be stored on the floor. Hang them individually to avoid an avalanche. Using a basic arm hook is better than using a pressure mechanism for hanging your tools, because your wall can only take so much force against it before the wall and your screws separate. If you don’t like drywall patching, then trust me on this one. 3M hooks are a great solution too! If your broom handle doesn’t have a convenient hook hole (or the hole isn’t the size you need), then simply tie a piece of twine around the broom head (or through the too-small hole) to create a loop that will hang just right.

Spice Jars. Have you ever noticed how inconsistent the sizes of spice jars are? I’m pretty sure it’s a ploy by the spice companies to get us to buy their entire set of spices. But I’m not really into that. Because organization in the kitchen is a MUST and spices are one of the fastest things to create a cluttered look, I recommend buying spice jars with flat lids, then affixing adhesive labels to those lids for a fancy finish. They look incredible in drawers! If you’re sticking your spices on a shelf, make sure to affix your label to the front of the jar. (If the selection at Amazon doesn’t suit you, then check out Hobby Lobby on their 50% off glassware weeks.)

Shoe Boxes. While I’m not so sure most shoes actually fit into standard plastic shoe boxes, they make for EXCELLENT organizers. We frequently use these for sorting and storing extra eye, dental, or nail care under bathroom sinks. They’re also great for stacking at the tops of closets to store bathing suits by person in the off months as well as craft supplies by type.