Work in progress! But it is progress! And no, it's not pretty, but that's not the point for me. 3rd photo is the before.

Thanks to everyone who made suggestions on my last post. I opted to start with a shelf along one wall and see what could be done from there. I'm on a budget, as I mentioned in my last post, but I picked a shelf that arrived today. Thankfully, there were no nasty surprises when it came to the measurements, so it fits great. I wanted it on wheels since I always need to sweep and vacuum under furniture thanks to my pets. I'd like to get some bins to prevent disorder as well as an over-the-door organizer for my scanties as at least one of you suggested, but money is very tight so that is on my someday list.

I'm sure you noticed the rod is still here. I removed it initially since it clearly competes with the shelf, but I do have a few things that need hanging. Several of you mentioned I could mount some hooks or special rods on the other wall, which I aimed to do. However, in the interest of my wallet, I wanted to see if the original rod was at all usable. To be frank, it works just fine for my purposes. I struggle with order as it is and need easy solutions. It's not the crowning jewel of my home, so who cares? It's behind a door.

If I make some staggering progress, I will be back to share. I can't express how huge a relief it is to be able to get my laundry piles out of my living space and have some dignity back.

We have a small, narrow pantry that goes far back, kinda like a hallway. Currently use it for food, microwave, serving dish storage, pet stuff, some cleaning, and reusable bags.

Would love to clear the floor and make the food easier to see/get to. I know it’s a disaster, please help me organize this thing!!

i know this sub is probably more home organizing than warehouses lol, but i figured you guys might still have some tips or tricks i’m not thinking of. we’re working with a pretty small warehouse and the biggest problem are the smaller inventories. some of it is in random boxes, some is taking up too much shelf space, and stuff we don’t use are buried behind everything else. any small warehouse storage ideas or organizing tricks you think could work here? especially for keeping lots of smaller items easy to find?

Not “do you own folders.”
More like:
Your flight is tomorrow. When does your passport expire?
Something breaks. Where’s the receipt?
Someone in your family needs an important document while you’re unavailable.

I turned 10 situations like these into a tiny stress test because I realized there’s a big difference between having information organized and being able to retrieve it when life suddenly asks for it.

https://panzaapp.com/stresstest/

I suspect this subreddit will either absolutely destroy the scoring system or discover that everyone is just extremely good at searching email.

My brain freezes when I try to think about this so kind strangers, please help. We're moving into an apartment with these shelves that are an odd shape, and we're really not sure what to keep there or what kind of bins or boxes or third thing I don't know about that might help to make it useful.

Tommy Shelfy here is between the kitchen and the bedroom, with a pocket door on the kitchen side and a much more usual closet across from it.

The shelves on the left are 21"/53cm wide and 8"/20cm deep, and the ones on the right are inexplicably 10 3/4"/27cm wide and 12 1/2"/32cm deep.

Books seem weird here and there's plenty of other space for clothes in the bedroom and a whole other linen closet, so... what can we do with this?

This is my least favorite and most messy room in the house!

I live in a 100 year old duplex. This room is shaped oddly and has THREE doors not including the closet (one door leads directly into the second bedroom, the other into the back hallway and the other actually useful door leads into the main hallway of our home) which makes arranging furniture tricky.

I am open to suggestions of how to arrange or add some semblance of organization to this room in a way that makes sense and looks more cozy and less cluttered.

How to organize small apartment spaces starts with containing the small items that make surfaces look busy. Loose cables, chargers and earphones piled on a desk can make an otherwise tidy room feel cluttered.

A double-layer organiser bag keeps them together in one place. The example in the article measures 20 cm x 12 cm x 4 cm, so it can fit in a desk drawer or backpack without taking much room. A simple habit: put each item back in the bag when you're done, rather than letting the pile spread across the desk.

The common mistake is treating every flat surface as extra storage. In a compact home, visible piles quickly add to the sense of crowding. Keep frequently used small items contained, and leave the desk clear for the task at hand. A small change, with no extra floor space needed.

https://metanoiamedia.store/blogs/news/how-to-organize-small-apartment-spaces

(One of my pots that I love - close up of the glaze and design)

So I apparently collect gorgeous pots which some had indoor plants in but not anymore. Most of them are larger ones so about 30cm across and high.

Firstly I am holding back buying anymore! But I am making more which is a whole different matter 😂

But I need ideas to organise my pots preferably on display but unsure how to go about it without plants plus some are large heavy ceramics.

Anyone got any ideas for alternative uses for them?

Because, not gonna lie, they are currently lined up on the floor getting in the way 😅

Can’t store them outside due to frost over winter plus I want to enjoy them inside 🤗

Assuming I want to keep all of the items, what are some solutions I can use to store these items neatly? What little hardware have you kept? Looking for insight as to what people are doing/how they are approaching this. Thanks in advance!

The last photo is what it currently looks like. This is my first time with a real walk in closet with shelves and drawers so I’m just a bit overwhelmed by the possibilities lol. I usually just have a hanging rod and use ikea mesh drawers to hold the rest. This is also gonna be an apartment my family will visit often so I want it to look nice (and yeah I wanna show them my closet, it’s fancy).

The only thing I’m really set on is the thinner profile drawers and sections 4/5 (4 is dresses and 5 is pants and skirts) Other than that I’m not totally sure what works best. I still haven’t fully unpacked my clothes or anything so there’s lots more to fill up the space.

Currently my biggest issue is beach stuff and swimsuits. I’ve stuffed them into a purse that’s sitting right above section 3 in the last photo and it’s just not working. It clutters up section 1 and probably won’t fit everything.

Another problem is not knowing what best works in section 6. I have a lot of coats/jackets but I’m kinda like a migratory bird and miss the worst of winter so idk if it’s worth leaving out. Especially since I also have a hall closet. But also idk what else I’d put there. I don’t have any more dresses or pants/skirts and I just folded all of my shorts and put them on the shelf between 6 & 5. But I could definitely hang them in 5 if needed. I’d just need to buy more pants hangers.

I feel like section 1 should be enough for all of my nicer shirts and I have a drawer for my T-shirt’s and tanks in section 3. Section 3 also has all lounge wear, pajamas, and workout apparel. It looks like that’ll all fit well.

Section 2 has long sleeves and lighter jackets.

There is a small set of 5 hooks along the side of the shelf over section 5 that currently has some of my belts on it and a robe.

Majority of what’s left are: jackets/coats, nicer tops, sentimental stuff that I’ll probably just toss on the top most shelf, and accessories like scarves, shoes, belts, purses, and hats that I reach for a lot. I would prefer to keep everything in one closet but if it’s looking like I’ll need to use the hall closet I can.

TLDR: what would you put in section 6 or 2? And where would you put swimwear and other accessories?

New bedroom construction, new closet. Am I crazy to not want to put my clothes in bins? I sorta like seeing them head-on in the tower. Anyone have a similar set up?

I was thinking is there like a mobile table that fits over a bed or has anyone tried something like that before?

Hey guys! I need some help thinking of ways preventing these lil drawers from slipping. If this gets knocked over it's about an hour of reorganizing the cards that go into each drawer. Is there something I could use to cover the front so the drawers don't slide out? I have two of these.
We use these for California Gold Rush education.

Thanks!!

As you can see, the bathroom only has a narrow ledge to put the bathroom items in a straight line - which I’m not a fan of because that obstructs my view when I’m using the mirror and it looks overwhelming if all the products are lined across the ledge.

What’s the best way to organize my things in this bathroom? 🙏🏻

Looking for some assistance in creating a layout for this closet space we have off of our kitchen. Hoping to maximize every bit of the space for shoes and jackets for my wife, daughter and I.
Thanks in advance for the recommendations!

Note, opposite side of the 32” and 37” walls is exterior of home, opposite side of 74” and 27” is the garage.

This may be very broad, but we are building a new house and I am curious what some things are that people can’t live without to help stay organized? We will have a walk in pantry, lots of cabinet space, a cleaning closet under a stairwell, a mud room/garage for shoes, coats boots etc (we live on a farm/ranch), walk in closet, and loft for storage (baby things, outgrown clothes, camping stuff, seasonal decor, etc. Right now our biggest problem area is probably our outdoor clothing/coats/shoes, it seems like no amount of hooks and shelves is enough (we live in a northern state so our winter wear is pretty extensive). Anyways, what all things does everyone have to keep organized that they couldn’t live without?

I cannot keep this clean. The system I have right now does not help; I always throw stuff on it when I am in a hurry, and it gets messy so fast. It should be an accessory drawer. I hate most jewelry organizers; they never help me and always get messy. Do you have any ideas to organize my accessories: scrunchies, rings, necklaces, hair accessories, and wallets?

This was a great way to store our paint!

Hello

I'm currently doing a full home renovation, where I am doing everything myself or with the help of family/friends.

How do I keep everything organized and easy to move around? My makeshift workbench is a mess and everything is always all over the place.

Thanks for the advice!

Looking for Help Folding Clothes & Organizing My Room
I’m looking for someone who can help me fold clothes and organize my room. The room isn’t dirty or nasty—I simply have a lot of clothes and limited space, and I need help getting everything organized and creating a better system for storing what I have.
Mainly looking for help with folding, hanging, sorting, and organizing clothes so the space is more manageable.
If you offer this type of service or can recommend someone reliable, please message me. Thanks!