Wading through clutter and tackling mess can sometimes seem tricky with not knowing where to start. So, we’re bringing you five easy and efficient steps to help you master the art of ultimate home organisation using our classic versatile, and affordable plastic storage boxes.
- Categorise Your Belongings
Starting with the basics, it’s important to categorise your belongings. Begin your journey to an organised home by going through each room and taking stock of everything you own. From there decide what to keep, donate or throw away. This will make locating your belongings—from seasonal clothes to toys—streamlined and simple to access whenever you need them.
You also want to make sure you group similar items together and categorise them based on their function and usage. This makes reaching your belongings easy and efficient.
And don’t just stop there. Why not label your categories for easy identification in an instant.
- Choose the Right Storage Boxes for Your Needs
Next on our list of home storage hacks is the importance of choosing the right plastic boxes for storage. Both functionality and style are important aspects to consider when selecting the right storage solutions to elevate and organise your space.
Consider the shapes and sizes of the storage boxes you will need when storing different items. Remember, the type of storage box depends on the space and what you are storing. For example, under bed storage is the ideal choice for seasonal clothes and bed linen. Whereas small boxes are perfect for storing on shelves for loose items such as stationery, DIY and craft supplies.
However, it’s not just shape and size that’s important. You’ll need to contemplate where transparent or opaque boxes are most suitable. For immediate viewing of your contents, clear storage boxes are the way to go. But if privacy or aesthetics are what you’re after, or you just want to inject a little more fun into your organisation, we recommend using colour tinted or opaque boxes. This also allows you to colour code your stored belongings.
We know durability and quality are paramount when it comes to the daily handling of our stuff, which is why our storage boxes are built to last. Using high-quality, heavy duty plastic storage boxes that can withstand heavy items and frequent use is key.
It’s also important to consider where your belongings are best stored. Weather resistant, durable storage containers are ideal for exterior garage use, while clear stackable boxes are perfect for indoors.
- Make the Most Out of Your Space
Maximising organisation and optimising storage solutions all hinges on making the most out of your space.
Utilise vertical space by incorporating stackable storage boxes to help keep your items accessible and easy to identify. Stacking vertically also frees up precious floor space, keeping your room tidy and free from clutter. Organising boxes on top of shelving units is another great tip for utilising vertical space and storage.
An area often overlooked is under-bed space, so make sure you check out under-bed storage. Using wide, low plastic storage boxes means you can store guest linen, seasonal clothes and more, keeping them tucked neatly away yet easily reachable.
Make sure you’re keeping everything effective and efficient by labelling your storage boxes. Clear, descriptive labels allow for quick identification of contents, so you don’t waste time searching for what you need.
- Create Storage Systems for Easy Access
Our next top tip is to create functional systems to help you keep tidying and organising to a minimum, so you can time spend on what you enjoy most.
Accessibility is key when creating easy-to-maintain, efficient storage systems. Start by organising your items by frequency of use, making sure your most reached for items are easiest to locate.
Seasonal and occasional items are best stored in harder to reach places such as deep closets, high shelves or stacked at the bottom of any vertical storage boxes. By using transparent storage boxes, you can still view your contents at a glance no matter where you store. Alternatively, why not use coloured boxes to colour code your organisation.
Create storage zones in each room to take your organisation to the next level. Storing your items in designated areas of your home means you’ll have access to everything you need right when you need it.
- Maintain Your Space
Little and often is the aim of the game when it comes to staying on top of your home organisation. By regularly reviewing your stored belongings, you’ll easily and efficiently keep clutter to a minimum, while making sure those all-important items remain accessible.
Maintaining your space as part of your weekly or monthly routine doesn’t have to be a chore, so why not encourage the family to get involved by designating certain rooms and spaces to keep an eye on. After all many hands make light work!
By applying these simple, efficient decluttering tips as part of your routine, you’ll not only simplify your organising efforts but enjoy all the benefits of a well-organised home environment, saving you time and providing peace of mind.
To get started, visit our full range of versatile plastic storage boxes and begin your journey to the ultimate organised home.