Storage and organisation essentials for every household
Sick of losing all your stuff among the clutter at home? These storage and organisation essentials can help you keep chaos at bay.
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Remember a few years ago when the Marie Kondo tidying method swept the world?
For a solid few months, we were all reborn into a world free from clutter where we maximised the space we had and organised everything to perfection.
But fast forward a few years, and it appears that many of us have fallen off the bandwagon (ahem, guilty). No longer are my closets stacked with neatly folded clothes and linen. My tupperware cupboard has reverted to its former state of chaos. And all that clutter I ditched? It’s back tenfold.
As it turns out, keeping your home tidy is harder than it looks, but it doesn’t have to be.
STORAGE AND ORGANISATION ESSENTIALS GUIDE
A few small purchases here and there can really revolutionise your home, helping you to maximise space and keep things tidy for longer. Dividers, shelves, organisers and storage bins are the time and space savers you need – so we’ve rounded up the internet’s top-rated picks.
BEST PANTRY ORGANISER
EZOWare Two-Tier Steel Storage Organiser, Amazon Australia, $32.99
You know when you reach into the pantry to find one specific spice, but it’s hidden among a sea of random cans and jars and you end up having to pull apart the entire cupboard to locate it? That particular conundrum is why you need one of these: a durable stainless steel spice rack perfect for keeping your herbs and spices organised. Pop one inside your pantry and another with your most frequently used flavours by the stove, so they’re always handy exactly when you need them.
It has a near-perfect 4.8-star average rating from over 2,300 reviewers, with one writing, “Sturdy and not shaking at all. No assembly needed. Space saver as well, unlike the other spice racks that take up so much space in the counter. Perfect for our kitchen spices!”.
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BEST LINEN CUPBOARD ORGANISER
Lynk Tall Shelf Dividers, Amazon Australia, $23.18
The linen cupboard in my childhood home, though my mum always tried her best to keep it tidy, was more of an explosion of towels and sheet sets than an organised system. Had we invested in a few of these shelf dividers, I’m sure that even my untidy self could’ve kept things looking neat for longer. The adjustable, heavy duty steel dividers slide over standard shelves and lock securely in place to separate all your linens and make it much easier to find what you’re after. They’re also suitable for tidying your wardrobe, as a bonus.
They’ve earned a 4.3-star average rating from more than 700 reviews, with one reviewer leaving five stars and writing “These are easy to use and look amazing in the [linen] cupboard, I was worried about them fitting, but they fit perfectly”.
BEST MAKEUP ORGANISER
Box Sweden Crystal 8 Section Micro Station, Myer, $13
As someone who owns no less than 20 makeup brushes and an equal amount of little tubes and bottles containing all sorts of shimmery, colourful makeup products, I can confirm that buying an organiser like this will change your life and help you get ready much more quickly in the morning (well, at least a little bit more quickly).
This one is clear, so you can see every tube, and it’s a modular stacking system you can rearrange to fit all your bits and bobs with ease.
BEST JEWELLERY ORGANISER
Keeping your jewellery clean, organised and safely nestled away is super important for longevity – so keep you most precious pieces in this faux leather case. Also available in a large size and in three other colours to suit your taste, it’ll look chic in your room.
It has an internal slip pocket, a removable internal divider and zip-around closure, so you can easily throw it in your suitcase when you’re travelling too.
BEST FRIDGE ORGANISER
Puricon Refrigerator Storage Bins – Pack of Three, Amazon Australia, $45.99
Perfect for holding anything from cans to fresh fruit and veg, this three-pack of clear organisers helps you maximise fridge space and stops your products from rolling around and causing havoc. Made from shatter-resistant material for durability, they’re easy to clean and stackable when not in use.
They have a 4.5-star average rating, and one reviewer wrote, “Fit in the fridge brilliantly. Easy to clean & has sorted out the cluttered drinks in the fridge!”.
BEST SHOE ORGANISER
MISSLO Over The Door Shoe Organiser, Amazon Australia, $61.56
If you’re unconvinced of the life-changing power of a shoe organiser, allow the more than 14,500 people who gave this one a five-star rating to change your mind. 24 mesh pockets allow you to fit in plenty of shoes while allowing for a little extra ventilation. The over-the-door hooks make it easy to hang on the inside of your wardrobe or back of your bedroom door to keep things tidy.
“These shoe organisers are such a stress reliever for someone with too many shoes,” wrote one reviewer. “All my shoes are so easy to see and get. They are well ventilated.”
BEST BATHROOM ORGANISER
JackCubeDesign Hair Dryer Holder, Amazon Australia, from $72.45
If your bathroom vanity and cupboards are a mess of hair ties, tools, and products, keep them together with this Hair Dryer Holder. It has four compartments to organise your bathroom products, and the faux white leather finish will look luxurious on the counter. You can even pop a powerboard into the front compartment to plug your tools and keep the cords tidy.
The organiser has a 4.8-star average rating from over 1,500 reviews, with one reviewer commenting, “Love it! Fits my straightener, curler and hair dryer with an extra compartment at the front for brush/hairspray etc. The tools safely heat up and it allows me to do my makeup etc without having to balance my hair tools on a table as they heat up which inevitably ends up on the floor, in my lap or burning my table”.
BEST CAR ORGANISER
TANGO Collapsible Trunk Organiser, Harris Scarfe, $14.99 (RRP$29.99)
It’s easy for the boot of your car to become a haphazard pile of stray grocery bags, picnic blankets, and other odds and ends. Make it a little less chaotic by buying this collapsible trunk organiser, which has three large sections you can toss your car debris into.
There’s mesh pockets on the sides and even a leak-proof thermal insulated cooler bag for carting around food and drinks.
MORE WAYS TO ORGANISE YOUR HOME
HOW DO YOU ORGANISE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS?
Invest in organisation and storage helpers, like dividers, containers and baskets that can help you keep similar items together while minimising clutter.
HOW CAN I ORGANISE A SMALL SPACE?
It’s all about maximising the space you do have. Compartmentalising your things using containers and shelf dividers, like the ones mentioned above, is a great way to start. Make use of vertical space through the use of shelves and hangers – if you’re renting, over-the-door hangers are a great option that won’t cause any damage.
HOW CAN I DECLUTTER MY HOME?
Less is more, right? Decluttering your home may seem like a mammoth task, but the best way to tackle it is by breaking it into small, achievable steps. Go room by room each weekend, and give yourself time to sort through each drawer and cupboard to weed out the trash from the treasure.
If you’re unsure about what to keep and what to throw, consider if it’s been used within the last year – whether it’s an appliance, toy, or item of clothing. Separate the discarded items into stuff that can go straight to the bin, and items that can be donated.
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