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There’s a staggering number of people spending money on things that they really don’t need. When we make purchases for ourselves + for our home without a plan + rely merely on impulse or how we feel in the moment — we often wind up being unhappy + living in a home full of unnecessary stuff.

Living in an organized home is about developing organizing systems that make life easier. They make living in your home feel frictionless + maintaining an organized home efficient.

And that’s what you want — a home with everything you need + nothing more. A home that feels like the ultimate guilty pleasure!

One of our most asked about questions from the loyal Elegant Simplicity tribe is how do you curate + select storage containers? And we know there are a lot of choices to sift through. We also know that it’s v-e-r-y easy, dare I say daunting + overwhelming, in trying to select the right storage containers for your home.

But that’s about to change friend, so let’s dive in + start learning, shall we?

Let’s deep dive into cabinet + drawer liners. Why they’re important to use, where we install them for clients in our luxury Organizing Membership + a few distinct considerations for determining whether drawer liners make sense for your home ← stick around cuz, that ones important *wink*.

The truth is, the impact of having closet organizing systems in your home is invaluable to making your home feel frictionless. Having worked with hundreds of design + organizing clients (near + far), whether it’s a custom home our design team is working on for you or an existing home that we’re organizing, we’ve got a lot of insight into what makes a great closet organizing system.

Let’s take a look at what decanting is, what makes the cut for practical decanting methods + why you should + should not consider decanting.

Honestly, pantry can organization isn’t the sexiest of organizing topics. And yet there always seems to be enough of those cans in our kitchen pantry to justify a process to keeping them organized. Here are a few basic questions to ask yourself to help maximize functionality + more specifically pantry can organization as a whole.

What you want isn’t simply storage & organization essentials that are trendy, appearing in your newsfeed or being pushed through advertisements or home shows on TV as the latest + greatest new thing.

What you want is storage & organization essentials that make sense for YOU + for your home.

Once procrastination creeps its way into our home — the organizing systems you’ve worked so hard to create become neglected + the evidence of your progress becomes diluted. And so one might say then that the million-dollar question is… how to stop procrastination right in its tracks? And that’s exxxxactly, what we’re gonna deep dive into.

Having a home with Everything You Need + Nothing More™ is the standard of living you’re after. It’s in that home, that you feel the maintenance of staying organized isn’t overwhelming because you not only have what you need but everything you own has purpose in your life. So… let’s take a look at what a simple household chores routine looks like + why you (+ the people you hold near + dear) should follow one :)

Every day we’re being inundated with a fresh round of paperwork + just when it feels like you’re drowning in a sea of recycled trees, the second you start to make some headway — more paper piles start piling up! Our signature home filing system is so simple + intuitive it’s something everyone should have. And it doesn’t take but a few small efforts to keep it organized.

With nearly a decade + half of experience as interior designers + professional organizers, we know that almost everyone deals with some level of clutter. So, if that’s true — then what exactly is clutter + why do we hold onto it?

At Elegant Simplicity, we’re committed to creating a home that you never want to leave. And as professional organizers, our perspective on what a capsule wardrobe really looks like might be a lil different than others. We’ll dive into what a capsule wardrobe is, what the benefits are + what a capsule wardrobe for women, men + even kids might look like. We’ll also explore why you might feel a capsule wardrobe won’t work for you + what to do about it.

At Elegant Simplicity, we believe that Home Is Everything You Need + Nothing More™ So, let’s dive in and look at what minimalism actually is and what the benefits are. Along the way, we’ll uncover misconceived notions about minimalism as well as why perfect minimalism is an illusion and what you should actually do instead.

The reality is, regardless of what state your home currently resides in, living in an organized home is at the top of your list. There are a handful of reasons why you may find your home disorganized or even unorganized but ultimately there are three scenarios I want to talk about that will provide some clarity in how a messy room keeps happening.

So, let’s dive in and take a peek at how a messy room happens anyways, shall we?

Whether you’re frustrated with the state of your existing home or you’re overwhelmed by the uncertainty of building a new home + how things should be organized or set up in it — that friction you’re struggling with is as real as the air you breathe. And, for over a decade, it's what we've worked so hard to help eliminate for our clients. Let’s dive in.

No matter how you slice it — our lives revolve around stuff. And for a lot of us, we either stick that stuff up in the attic, out in the garage, in a filing cabinet in our office or high up on a shelf where it collects a thick layer of dust.

Especially, when you don’t know where to begin organizing keepsakes, how to ensure you’re not getting rid of things you’ll regret later on… well, time-consuming. With over a decade of experience helping clients design + organize their homes — let’s dive into several keepsakes that could be displayed or stored in your home.

Are you ready, for a comprehensive guide to Christmas storage? Packing up all of your holiday stuff isn’t the most fun. It is, however, imperative for you to do so with the utmost love + care that your Christmas decorations deserve.

After all, if you do it the right way you’ll not only avoid the upside-down frown + disappointment of opening up boxes only to find broken shards of decorations but instead, you’re able to enjoy (most if not all) of your holiday decorations for many years to come.

Decluttering your home can be really difficult to go it alone. Simply put dealing with the stuff in our homes — can be extremely overwhelming. And maybe that’s where you’re at. A bit frustrated. A bit uncertain of where to begin. And even though life’s moving faster than you can think, you’re also a bit done with all the extra stuff.

With over a decade of experience, I’m well aware that knowing where to begin decluttering your home + also, a few things you shouldn’t do can be really-really helpful.

The world of organizing labels is vast and far + so knowing what to look for when selecting organizing labels to transform your space from functional but basic into a beautifully organized system can really be a difficult challenge to overcome. When should the labels be permanent? When should they be temporary? How do I know I’m ready to begin using organizing labels?

Let’s dive into everything you need to know about organizing labels according to your organizing besties :)

According to my dear friend Mr. Webster, PROCRASTINATION | pro·cras·ti·na·tion | is the action of delaying or postponing something. But based on research, 95% of people occasionally procrastinate + a whopping 15-20% of people fall into the category of chronic procrastinators. So call me crazy but it’s probably not a terrible time to stop beating yourself up or feeling guilty about lollygagging when you really know there’s something better you ought to be doing.

With many people working from home, living in an organized environment has never been more top of mind than it is right now. And the incredible power of living in an organized environment ensures that you’re present. It gives you the power to focus on the things that matter most in life instead of the clutter.

We get it. Moving can quickly be summed up as being a rollercoaster of emotions. And that’s exactly why having an organized move is so important to the wellbeing of you, your family, your neighbors, your friends + yes, even the helping hands you’ve hired to help things flow smoothly. But what exactly does an organized move even look like? What are some things you can do at the onset of your move to really make life easier on yourself long term?

I can confidently say that organizing important documents is one of the most commonly overlooked areas when it comes to getting organized. It’s not only that most people are unfamiliar with + really don’t know the best ways to go about organizing important documents but SPOILER ALERT boo, their procrastination comes from not knowing exactly what to keep vs. what they should get rid of.

In other words, most people struggle to create a system for organizing all of their important information so they can not only find it but, if need be, someone else can find exactly what they need — when they need it.

My challenge to you is to take a moment + think — what makes good bathroom organizing ideas vs. bad bathroom organizing ideas? Bathroom organizing ideas are best when they actually address real needs in your home. When they’re based upon the way you live. Which means that for many of us with larger homes — there’s likely more than one bathroom to consider organizing ideas for.

Everything you set out to improve upon in your home requires change — if it didn’t, it would be fine the way was. So, if you want new results (i.e. an organized home, kitchen, pantry, etc) — you’re going to have to do things differently than you’ve done in the past. And that all starts with the way you think about being organized.

Simply put: there is no shortage of ideas for clothes storage. And yet, most people have a closet (or two) at home that’s overcrowded. Full of clothes that for whatever reason you don’t really wear anymore. Embarrassingly it’s brimming with dresses, sweaters, t-shirts + jeans that’ve all managed to surreptitiously evade the donation pile. Sound familiar?

Well, that’s because closets these days are bigger now than they’ve ever been!

Eventually, quick tips, tricks, hacks + everything of the sort will fail. And they’ll fail for one very obvious reason — because it’s a broken belief system. It’s a bunch of fragmented ideas strung together that seems like good advice but my friend, nothing in life is constant. Truthfully, the one fact about life that is constant... is that it’s constantly changing. This means that in time, eventually, your home will become messy again. So, how do you put a stop to this?

How to organize your life at home is about shifting your mindset. And that’s because creating a home you never want to leave is a continuous journey. It’s not a final destination. What I mean is you don’t simply wake up + be organized. Wake up + have a kitchen that is beautiful + functional. Sure, it might happen a singular time but it doesn’t happen overnight. Now I realize that’s something most people definitely don’t want (or even like) to hear. But it’s the truth –– because life, like home, is continuous.

At Elegant Simplicity, we believe home is everything you need + nothing more. So to us, home management becomes more about actually identifying + then creating organized systems designed specifically for each area in your home to ensure that the needs of you + your family are always taken care of.

Entryway shoe storage is all about creating a beautifully organized, intuitive + functional space the moment you step foot through that front door of yours. Of course, whether your entryway gets used every day or every so often largely depends on the way your home is laid out.

When it comes to laundry room organization, there’s no shortage of inspirational roundups out there. What makes a laundry room truly beautiful though starts well before the stuff you can buy or all the things you can fill your laundry room with. Laundry room organization is rooted deeply in how a laundry room actually functions.

Storage containers are an excellent solution when it comes to maintaining an organized home or corralling all of your belongings in one area, but there are a few things to consider about clear storage bins because they're not for everyone. Love ‘em or hate ‘em let’s dive in + learn why.

When it comes to books, there’s a huge misconception, (especially when it comes to storing them) that leads to having oodles of books in our homes. Many of which we’ll never read again. However, the moment we muster up the courage to part ways, an odious sense of guilt washes over us. It’s like clockwork.

Everything we purchase has a price tag attached to it. And based on basic human + behavioral psychology, we tend to rationalize the value of items we’d like to purchase with what someone is asking for in return. But, for the sake of simplicity (and this article), I want you to consider the hidden cost of being unorganized.

Working from home but finding yourself also filling the shoes of a part-time teacher? The role of being a parent these days is, unfortunately, like everything else –– difficult. We’ve compiled a simple (+ effective) homeschool organization list for the busy parent, the work from home parent… There’s no shame in being that parent. You're going to love our homeschool organization ideas.

At Elegant Simplicity, John + I don’t subscribe to creating the illusions of a picture-perfect home. In fact, designing or organizing a home you never want to leave is so much more than surface-level illusions of pretty. As your decluttering bestie, we’ve put together our best garage storage ideas that are guaranteed to make your 3… 4… 5… stall garage more functional.

Despite what size area in your home you have for a mudroom, your current mudroom looks something like a pile of shoes scattered all over the place + enough jackets or bags hanging on hooks that you could outfit an entire bus full of kids. Am I right? No shame, you’re not alone. Lucky for you though, you’ve not only landed on THE place to be for all things home, but there are some basic fundamentals to have in your mudroom (despite its size) that once you’ve learned can help you reign in that messy mudroom clutter + prevent it from getting out of hand.

Organizing your spice cabinet or drawer doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, there’s a ton of health benefits in getting organized + creating the healthy home you crave for your family. But there are a few basics so consider along the way that will be sure to lead you to success.

Here’s a quick roundup of room organization ideas for nearly every room in your home. From entryways, living rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms to playrooms, closet spaces, and home offices — we’re spilling all our organizational expertise out for you.

(if you’re not there already) in the coming weeks, you’ll be longing for someone else to teach them a simple lesson like how to organize your room (*wink*). How to organize your room in a few simple steps (so easy your kids can do it.)

During the week your office becomes a dumping ground for mail, bills, and other paperwork. It typically houses books + loads of office supplies. Not to mention, if you’ve got toddlers running around the house then you’re likely closing + locking the door so that little hurricane of yours doesn’t blow through *wink* 

When it comes to getting organized, my body begins to tingle + with sweaty palms my heart begins to race. But not because of those paralyzing fear driven tingles (Erp!) that too often go hand-in-hand with clutter...

...instead an exhilarating wave of ‘creating calm’ in the wake of clutter + chaos washes over me. I’m literally drowning in ecstasy!