Get organized with these simple tips.

Luckily, most are an easy fix.

Heres how to improve your storage strategies and get organized the right way.

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In fact, thats a quick way to lose track of items and create unwanted visual clutter.

Instead, try alternating vertical and horizontal elements.

Watch and see how to pick the right container for your storage needs.

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This can help you maximize space and find more visually pleasing solutions for oddly shaped items.

For tight spaces, choose furniture pieces that work hard without taking up too much space.

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If youresearching for more storage space, look up.

Interior of a hallway linen closet with nicely organized linens, towels and extra toiletries

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Solve those visual storage problems by using vertical containers in pretty patterns or colors.

When its pleasing to look at, youre more likely to regularly tend to your storage.

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Storage doesnt always have to be hiddento be useful.

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Open shelves and racks ordoorless cabinetscan help to ease access or allow you to put favorite items on display.

To solve that problem, incorporate storage thats accessible for everyone in the household, including young kids.

Coats, shoes, and other seasonal items dont need to take up precious storage space all year long.

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Combine drawers, open shelves, and tabletop surfaces for an all-in-one solution.

Headboard with bookshelf storage

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Charging station on bookshelf

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Shelving unit storage

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Shoes in plastic organizer

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Organized vanity drawer

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Organized storage bins in closet

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