Looking for organization life hacks that give all those little things a place to go? Start with the charging cables slipping behind your desk or the pot lids piled inside your cabinet.
These ideas cover everything from kitchen storage to jewelry, with a few clever uses for things you might already have.
You don’t have to redo the whole house. Pick one drawer or shelf to start with. I especially love the tiny compartments for earrings!
Simple organizing ideas to try at home
binder clips for cables
We’re starting off strong with these cute patterned binder clips. The clips sit along the desk edge with charging cables threaded through their raised handles.
No more leaving the loose ends on the floor!
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Try different patterns like the dots and stripes here if you want a little color on your desk.
a pegboard cleaning closet
How good does this cleaning closet look? I love the baskets beside the pegboard, especially the separate spots for towels and supplies.
The vacuum, dustpan and long-handled tools each have their own place.
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If you have a similar closet, start by grouping your smaller bottles in hanging baskets.
wrap boxes inside the door
Don’t want long boxes taking over a whole drawer? This magazine-style holder keeps them upright on the inside of a cabinet door.
The sloping front leaves the shorter boxes visible too.
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Check that your shelves leave enough room for the holder before adding one to your own door.
little zones under the sink
I am obsessed with how much is organized around the pipes here. Spray bottles hang from a rod while small drawers separate towels, sponges and other supplies.
The gloves clipped to the door are my favorite detail. Try giving your own brushes a little upright caddy instead of laying them across the cabinet floor.
fruit jars on a round tray
The rows of blueberries, grapes and cherries look so pretty in these clear jars. They’re grouped on a round white tray below a larger basket.
If you like this setup, choose containers that fit your shelf height and keep the fruit visible. You can borrow the grouping idea without transferring everything into matching jars.
door hooks for pot lids
If you’re looking for a way to separate your pot lids, this one is for you. Pairs of white hooks hold the lids against the cabinet door, one above the other.
Choose hooks rated for the weight of your lids. Make sure the handles won’t hit a shelf when you close the door.
cardboard drawer dividers
Don’t want to buy a whole set of drawer organizers? No problem!
This drawer uses cardboard dividers with taped joins to create sections in different sizes.
Plan the spaces around what you actually want to store. I’d leave one longer section for the things that never fit in little square compartments.
a muffin tin for jewelry
How cute is this jewelry tray? The flower pin and little butterfly look lovely in their own separate cups.
A muffin tin gives you ready-made spaces for brooches, pendants and chains.
Keep delicate pieces apart rather than piling them into the same cup.
clip hangers for tall boots
Here’s a different way to store tall boots. Clip hangers grip the tops of the pairs, with the boots hanging in a vertical row.
If you want to try this, use a sturdy hanging support and check whether the clips leave marks. I’d test one pair before rearranging the whole collection.
colorful cord labels
Which plug belongs to the monitor? These little colored tags answer that right above the power strip. I love how simple this is.
Add a readable device name to each cord near its plug. You don’t need matching labels for this idea to be useful.
handbags on individual hooks
If you are looking for a way to see your bags all at once, then this one is for you. The bright pink, green and yellow bags hang from individual hooks along a closet rod.
There are stacked bins underneath too. For your own setup, leave a little room between bags and avoid hanging heavy, filled bags by delicate handles.
utensils on a door pegboard
This is another clever use for the inside of a cabinet door. A framed pegboard holds tongs, spatulas, measuring spoons and a red-and-white strainer.
I especially love having the small measuring spoons on their own hook. Plan the hook positions around your utensils so the door can still close.
patterned boot shapers
These green-and-white chevron inserts are just too cute. One stands inside a tall black boot while another sits beside it, with brown bows tied at the tops.
If your boot shafts keep folding over, try properly sized boot shapers. The picture gives you a fun idea for patterned covers too.
separate spaces for spare cords
Loose cables don’t have to become one big tangled pile. This drawer is divided with upright tubes, with coiled cords tucked into individual openings.
Try adding a label inside each space so you know what the cable belongs to. Keep this idea for storing unplugged cords.
toothbrush jars above the sink
I love these clear jars lined up above the sink. Bands hold them against a horizontal board, with toothbrushes and toothpaste stored upright inside.
This gives you a way to move everyday items off the counter. If you try a mounted organizer, make sure the jars can be removed for cleaning.
nail polish in neat rows
Calling all nail polish fans, this little tiered rack is such a pretty way to see your colors. The pale pinks sit across the top with blues, purples and brighter shades below.
Group yours by color if choosing a shade is half the fun. I’d keep the bottles I reach for most in the front row.
rubber bands on a hanger
A small detail worth trying: rubber bands wrapped around the sloping part of a hanger. Here, they sit beside the neckline of a black top.
Try this on a slippery hanger to add a little grip. Check that the bands don’t catch or mark your clothing before using it for delicate pieces.
upright trays and separated lids
Don’t want to dig through a stack of baking trays? This cabinet keeps them upright along the left side, with pot lids separated in an angled rack beside them.
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I love being able to see each lid handle. Look for a cabinet organizer that fits your shelf and supports your pieces securely.
ice cube trays for earrings
This is another cute way to give jewelry its own little compartments. White ice cube trays sit inside the drawer, separating earrings and other small pieces.
Place a pair in each section instead of mixing everything together. The shallow trays keep the whole collection easy to see.
labeled freezer shelves
Last but definitely not least, we have this neatly arranged freezer. I love the stacked containers and upright bags in the wire basket.
The meal-planning board on the door is a useful extra touch.
Label your containers with the dish and date, then group similar meals together. Leave the freezer’s vents clear when planning your own layout.