It’s no coincidence that a tidy home makes for a calmer household — clutter has a real effect on mood and stress levels. But tackling the clutter can feel overwhelming, especially when you don’t know where to start. To help, we’ve pulled together ten simple, practical storage hacks to help declutter your house, room by room.
If you’ve let things pile up a bit (we’ve all been there), here’s what you gain by getting on top of it:
- A better, more relaxing living space
- Lower stress levels for everyone in the house
- A home that’s nicer for you and for visitors
- The chance to reclaim space for the things that actually matter to your family
Try some of these hacks to streamline the hardest-to-organise spots in the house — the under-sink cupboard, the linen closet, and that shoe mountain that builds up by the front door.
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In this article:
1. Simple shoe storage
2. Store lids quickly and easily
3. Streamline the bathroom
4. Store all the chargers and cables
5. Tidy up that under-sink cupboard
6. Make wrapping paper storage a cinch
7. Maximise attic storage space
8. Tidy up the linen cupboard
9. Get on top of the toys
10. Use clips to hang more clothes
Practical Home Storage Hacks
#1. Simple Shoe Storage
Image: Pinterest
If shoes are always piling up in your hallway, try this simple fix — screw a coat rack panel low on the wall and use it to hang shoes off the ground. All you need to do then is train the family to actually use it!
#2. Store Lids Quickly and Easily
Image: Better Homes and Gardens
A great tip from Better Homes and Gardens: fix a slim magazine rack to the back of a cupboard door and use it to slot in all those loose Tupperware and tub lids that never seem to have a home.
#3. Streamline the Bathroom
Image: Simply DIY 2
For extra bathroom storage, try this idea from Simply DIY 2 — instead of using towel rails just for towels, hang baskets from them to store washcloths, toiletries and other bathroom bits.
#4. Store All the Chargers and Cables
Image: Dark Room and Dearly
No more “where’s my charger?” — Dark Room and Dearly turned shoe boxes and leftover wrapping paper into a neat charger and cable storage box. A cheap, easy weekend project if cables are taking over a drawer in your house.
#5. Tidy Up That Under-Sink Cupboard
Image: Rakuten
If the under-sink cupboard is the bane of your life too, this one’s worth trying. Use two cheap tension rods to hold wire baskets at an angle, giving you easy access to small items like scrubbers and brushes, and somewhere to hang your spray cleaning bottles.
#6. Make Wrapping Paper Storage a Cinch
Image: Hi Sugar Plum
Wrapping paper rolls are always awkward to store. Cassie at Hi Sugar Plum solved it with a door rack system — you could use a few different holders screwed to the back of a door to keep gift bags, ribbon and wrapping paper rolls in one place, so you’re never hunting for them the morning of a party.
#7. Maximise Attic Storage Space
This is a lovely example of turning wasted attic space into proper storage. Shelves fitted in under the eaves mean tubs and boxes can be slotted in and easily reached, rather than left in an awkward heap.
#8. Tidy Up the Linen Cupboard
Image: Do It and How
A small linen cupboard can be a real challenge when you’re trying to fit in all the towels and sheets. Do It and How suggests storing a full bed sheet set inside its own matching pillowcase — an easy way to keep sets together and stop the cupboard turning into a jumble.
For towels, some people swear by rolling them, but if that feels too time-consuming, Marie Kondo’s folding method is a quicker way to keep things tidy and easy to grab.
#9. Get on Top of the Toys
Image: 2 Sisters 2 Cities
A great toy storage idea from 2 Sisters 2 Cities — turn a cube-style bookcase on its side and fill it with baskets or tubs for toy storage. Double or triple up depending on the space you have, and it doubles as a tidy visual centrepiece for a playroom or bedroom.
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#10. Use Clips to Hang More Clothes
If wardrobe space is tight, shelf brackets fitted with single hanger clips can help you make the most of vertical space and squeeze in more hanging clothes than a standard rail allows.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I start if my whole house feels cluttered?
Pick one small, contained area first — a drawer, a cupboard, or a single shelf — rather than trying to tackle everything at once. Small wins build momentum and make the bigger areas feel less daunting.
What are the hardest areas of the house to keep organised?
For most families it’s the spots that get used every day without much thought — the hallway (shoes and coats), the under-sink cupboard, the linen closet, and wherever toys and cables end up. These are exactly the areas the hacks above are aimed at.
Do I need to spend a lot of money on storage solutions?
No — most of the ideas above use everyday items you may already have, like tension rods, magazine racks, shoe boxes or spare baskets. Simple and low-cost solutions are often the most effective for everyday clutter.
How do I get the rest of the family to keep things tidy once I’ve organised a space?
Make the system as simple as possible — a low hook, an open basket, or a labelled tub is far more likely to be used than something fiddly. The easier it is to put things back, the more likely everyone will actually do it.
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Not ready to tackle the whole house today? Save this article and come back to it room by room — even one hack a week adds up to a much tidier home by the end of the month.
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