Common mistakes that make your house look cluttered & what to do instead
These clever Amazon finds will help make your space look tidy & organized.
It’s the same story time and time again: you move into a new place and things feel light and airy and relaxing, and then after a few months you look around and realize how much stuff you’ve somehow acquired that doesn’t have a spot in your home. Suddenly, your home feels cluttered, messy, and disorganized. Well, fear not! I’ve made these mistakes, too. Fortunately, tidying, de-cluttering, and organizing your space is as easy as clicking “add to cart.”
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Mistake: Your walls are a mess of tangled cords
Solution: Best-selling cord covers that seamlessly blend into the wall
These cord covers can hold two to three cables and expertly blend them into your wall so you can no longer see them coming down under the television or up and around a plug-in ceiling light. One side mounts with double-sided tape and the other simply snaps on once the cables are inside. They come in five neutral colors and are also paintable.
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Mistake: Your shoes are in a pile in the entryway
Solution: Shoe stackers that work for everything from sneakers to heels
What makes these shoe organizers unique is that they store your shoes stacked and feature a center shelf that can be adjusted to fit the height of the shoes — for anything from flats to tennis shoes to stilettos. Doing it this way essentially doubles your storage space to keep your shoes organized and your entryway de-cluttered.
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Mistake: Your bottles of cleaners are toppling over under your sink
Solution: A 2-tier organizer with an adjustable height, width & depth
This organizer is shaped like a U to fit around all the plumbing underneath your sink so you can find all your cleaning supplies at a glance. It has an adjustable height so you can fit things underneath and adjustable width and depth to customize it to your cabinet. And the shelf has a nonslip surface to keep everything secure.
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Mistake: Your living room is cluttered with blankets
Solution: A cotton basket that can hold almost anything fashionably
This basket is made of soft and sturdy cotton rope in a woven design that looks so high-end and clean. It’s great to use as a laundry basket, to store blankets and pillows in the living room, or organize kids’ toys in the playroom. It even has strong built-in handles to easily carry them around, so it’s no shocker it has a 4.8-star rating on Amazon.
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Mistake: Your pots & pans are about to topple over in the cabinet
Solution: A wire rack organizer with 8 adjustable tiers
This pot and pan holder features eight adjustable tiers that you can move up or down on the rack to keep all kinds of pots and pans neat and organized. It can be used vertically or horizontally and it fits into most traditionally-sized cabinets. It’s made of heavy-duty iron with a scratch-resistant coating that protects your cookware.
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Mistake: Your closet is running out of room for all your clothes
Solution: These space-saving hangers that hold pieces vertically
If your closet is cluttered and you have a hard time finding your favorite sweaters, you have to check out these hangers. They have five hooks that hold your clothes vertically, saving a ton of space. Plus you can store like items together to organize your closet even more and make it easier than ever to find what you’re looking for.
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Mistake: Every drawer looks like a cluttered junk drawer
Solution: Color-coordinated drawer organizers that come in 4 sizes
Not only are these drawer organizers aesthetically pleasing — I mean look at the ombre colors — but they’re also an easy and budget-friendly way to de-clutter any drawer you can imagine. They come in four sizes so you can mix and match them like a game of Tetris to fit perfectly inside your drawers.
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Mistake: You lack storage space in the kitchen
Solution: A strong shelf that is easy to install underneath your upper cabinet
The key with this shelf is that it hangs under your upper kitchen cabinet so it gives you a ton more storage space without sacrificing valuable counter space. It can hold up to 30 pounds and it’s great for storing everyday kitchen essentials like oils, spices, and towels that you need easy access to. Better yet, it just slides into your cabinet — no tools required for installation.
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Mistake: You have a lot of clothes & linens to store in very little space
Solution: Vacuum storage bags that save up to 80% of space
These storage bags use vacuum seal technology and a double-zip seal to store seasonal clothes, pillows, linens, blankets, and more in half the space. They’re made from heavy-duty material that’s puncture-resistant and built to withstand multiple uses. And it includes a hand pump you can easily travel with to pack even more in your suitcase.
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Mistake: You don’t have an aesthetic spot for extra toilet paper
Solution: A linen basket with a bamboo lid that acts as a shelf
Store extra toilet paper out of sight and out of mind in this basket which can hold up to 12 rolls. It has a tall, slim design that can slip into narrow spaces in the bathroom and it has a bamboo lid that can double as a shelf for your phone, candles, or skincare. Plus when you’re not using it, it folds for storage.
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Mistake: Water bottles tumble out of your cabinet every time you open it
Solution: A 3-tier organizer that holds up to 9 bottles
This water bottle holder features three shelves with ridged racks that can keep up to nine water bottles secure in your kitchen cabinet. It’s great because the holder makes it easy to add and remove bottles in a way that doesn’t have them toppling all over every time you open the cabinet. It has nonslip feet and can be assembled in minutes.
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Mistake: Plushies are absolutely all over your home
Solution: Popular corner hammocks that store them all in one place
Available in a ton of colors — including rainbow — these hammocks are an ingenious solution to store stuffies and toys that doesn’t take up any floor space. Each hammock hangs in the corner of the room, attaching on three sides to keep it secure. It can hold up to 12 pounds, which is a ton of plushes.
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Mistake: Your drawers are filled with unorganized piles
Solution: Dividers that expertly segment & tidy up your drawers
These adjustable bamboo dividers are so versatile you can use them in a ton of different configurations in almost any drawer. They’re great for creating segments in everything from utensil drawer to your underwear drawer so you can separate and stack like items. They expand from 17 to 22.25 inches to fit most standard sized drawers, and they have nonslip rubber pads on the end to prevent scratching your cabinets.
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Mistake: Toiletry bottles are on the floor of your shower
Solution: Self-adhesive caddies that hold up to 20 pounds each
Don’t forget to declutter the inside of your bath or shower with these caddies. They can each hold up to 20 pounds of your shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and more. These rustproof, waterproof pieces are stylish and have a self-draining design to keep water from pooling. And they come with four adjustable hooks to hold your razor, loofah, and more.
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Mistake: Your dog toys are all over the place
Solution: An adorable basket to keep everything organized
If you can’t figure out how to organize all your furry friend’s favorite toys, check out this basket. Made of thick and durable jute, the basket has an adorable printed design on the outside and has built-in handles that make it easy to carry indoors and outdoors. Plus when you’re not using it, the basket folds to store.
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Mistake: Cables are in a tangled mess around your space
Solution: A box that organizes & hides cords & power strips
If you have a tangle of cables under your desk or behind your entertainment center, it sounds like you need this cable management box. It can accompany power strips up to 10.5 inches long and features three exits points for cables to disperse. It has a sturdy lid and plenty of ventilation to prevent overheating.
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Mistake: Your coats, dresses & suits take up a ton of closet space
Solution: Vacuum sealed garment bags that can hold 5 pieces each
Store all your off-season clothes and bulky coats in these vacuum sealed storage bags. They hang to help maximize storage space while keeping your jackets looking good and protecting down and feather-filled coats. They come in two lengths and feature a hanger with five inner hooks to hang up to five garments in each bag.
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Mistake: All your cleaning supplies are on the floor of the garage
Solution: A sturdy wall-mounted holder for brooms & mops
This wall mount features five spring-loaded clamps and six hooks that instantly organize and de-clutter all your cleaning and garage supplies. It’s great for holding up to 35 pounds of everything from mops and rags to rakes and gardening gloves. This organizer is super popular on Amazon with over 43,000 five-star reviews.
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Mistake: You’re not using the storage space under your bed
Solution: Highly rated 6-inch high fabric bags with a see-through top
Use these long and narrow containers to take advantage of all the unused storage space under your bed. They have fabric sides and a see-through top so you know what’s inside at a glance. It has a very sturdy design with reinforced handles on all sides so you can pull them out easily and quickly to grab what you need.
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Mistake: Your food goes stale because it’s not stored properly
Solution: These stackable containers with airtight lids & labels
These containers come in four sizes that are great for holding everything from pasta to dried beans while creating a cohesive, uncluttered look in your pantry. They have a one-size-fits-all lid with an airtight design that keeps things fresher way longer. And the set comes with chalkboard labels and a maker for absolutely expert cabinet organization.
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Mistake: Your towels & blankets are tossed wherever
Solution: A sleek ladder rack to store linens neatly & nicely
This blanket ladder is a stunning and effortlessly trendy way to store blankets in your living room while doubling as a piece of custom decor. It’s made of metal with a rust-resistant finish so you can also use it to store towels in a guest bathroom or other high-humidity space. Plus, it’s easy to assemble and can be mounted to the wall for extra security.
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Mistake: You don’t have a spot for hobby knickknacks
Solution: A 3-tier tackle box with 18 compartments & a secure latch
This portable storage container comes with 18 adjustable compartments on three detachable levels that are perfect for storing the random knickknacks for all your favorite hobbies. It can hold beads, sewing needles, string, jewelry kits, buttons, and more. Plus, the whole thing is clear so you can easily know what’s inside at a glance.
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Mistake: Your closet shelves are a mess of toppled over clothing & towels
Solution: Easy-to-install acrylic shelf dividers to help keep things straight
With these acrylic dividers, your shelves are about to look so flippin’ organized. They snap right onto the shelf and stand upright to separate sweaters in your closet, blankets in your linen closet, or books on your bookshelf. Each piece is totally see-through, so they basically blend right in and you won’t know it’s there.
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Mistake: You have no go-to spot for all your important documents
Solution: An aesthetic organizational binder to keep everything together
If an emergency happens and you need to get out and go quickly, it’s so important to have all your documents in one easy-to-grab spot like in this binder. Inside has eight large envelopes to store your passport, birth certificates, marriage licenses, and more. And it comes with pre-written labels so you know where everything is.
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Mistake: Your fridge is so messy you don’t know what’s inside
Solution: Stackable clear plastic bins with easy-to-grab handles
These bins are a must-have for refrigerator and pantry organization because of their see-through material and easy-to-grab handles. They come in two sizes and are made of BPA-free, shatterproof plastic designed to hold everything from fruits and veggies to condiments to snacks. And, when they’re not filled to the top, they’re stackable to take advantage of vertical storage space.
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Mistake: Your cables keep falling off your desk
Solution: These magnetic cable clips that mount on your furniture
These magnetic cable clips use adhesive tape to mount to the side of your desk, bookshelf, nightstand, and more to keep your chargers exactly where you want them. They have a magnetic opening that clips around the end of your chargers that measure less than 7.5 millimeters in diameter.
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Mistake: Your bags & jackets pile up in the entryway
Solution: Stylish wooden hooks that hold up to 11 pounds each
These wooden hooks upgrade the look of your entryway, add additional storage, and you a go-to spot to put your everyday jackets, purses, umbrellas, keys, and more. They each hold 11 pounds and feature two prongs to hold double the amount of stuff. They’re easy to install with screws and are made of natural oak wood.
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Mistake: You can never remember which sheets go to which bed
Solution: Bed sheet organizers with labels for the size
Your linen closet has never looked more organized than when you add your sheets to these organizers. They hold a complete sheet set and feature a label on the outside to write who’s bed it goes to or what size it is. There’s even a small plastic window to see what sheets are inside and a handle to help you pull it out of the linen closet.
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Mistake: Your bathroom cabinet is a disorganized mess
Solution: A set of 2-tiered shelves with pull-out drawers
Make sure you have access to all your bathroom essentials when you need them with these organizer shelves. What makes them brilliant is that they feature pull-out baskets so you can easily reach everything in the back while optimizing vertical space in an awkward area. They’re perfect for storing cleaning supplies, hair tools, skincare essentials, towels, and more.
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Mistake: You lack shelving space in your closet
Solution: A hanging organizer with 5 shelf compartments & 6 pockets
This hanging closet organizer instantly adds so much more storage to your closet with five sturdy shelves for sweaters, jeans, and workout clothes, and six mesh side pockets for small accessories. It’s held up with two metal hooks and it has reinforced stitching for added durability. Better yet, it has an elevated design that removes clutter and makes your closet look so neat and tidy.
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Mistake: You don’t take advantage of vertical storage space in cabinets
Solution: A 2-pack of cupboard shelves with a ton of configurations
Make sure you’re taking advantage of vertical storage space on your counter and inside your cabinets with these shelves. They’re two different heights so you can configure them a ton of ways — stacked, side by side, nested, or in an L-formation in a corner. Plus, they come in a a dozen different finishes to choose from.
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Mistake: Your bathroom is full of unsightly bags & boxes
Solution: Shatterproof apothecary jars to display all your must-haves
Turn your bathroom counter into a spa when you put cotton balls, makeup removing wipes, cotton swabs, or whatever inside these stunning apothecary jars. Made of durable plastic with a wood top, the set has two 10-ounces containers and one specially-designed cotton swab holder that dispenses one at a time.
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Mistake: Wires overwhelm your desk space
Solution: An under-desk kit that prevents an unsightly cable mess
Nothing says instant clutter like cables all over your space. Fix it quickly and on a budget with this under-desk wire management kit. It uses strong double-sided adhesive that’s pre-applied to stick to the space under and around your desk to corral up to 16 wires, expertly maneuvering them behind your desk’s legs and around edges to keep them out of sight and out of mind.
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Mistake: You have so many leggings & nowhere to put them
Solution: Specially designed hangers that hold 10 items
These legging hangers are an instant “add to cart” for anyone who has a collection of athleisure for working out or lounging. They feature 10 rubber-lined clips that clamp onto ten pairs of leggings to save you a ton of space in your closet and dresser. Since they’re each individually held, you can remove them one at a time without sifting through a drawer.
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Mistake: You lack easily accessible storage for small items
Solution: Multipurpose turntables with a 4.8-star rating
These turntables are a must-have organizational tool because of how versatile they are. Made of sturdy plastic with a raised edge to keep things secure while spinning, the turntables can organize everything from spices and cans in the pantry, condiments in the refrigerator, medicine in the bathroom, and makeup essentials on your vanity.
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Mistake: Tumbler lids fall out of your cabinet every time you open it
Solution: Easy-to-install wire racks that store lids neatly
These wire racks are a brilliantly versatile organizational tool that can not only be used to hold tumbler lids to keep them from toppling out of the cabinet every time you open it, but also to store paper towels or other rolls to keep them off the counter. Each piece slips onto the shelf of your cabinet and is made of sturdy coated iron.
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Mistake: Your closet shelves are cluttered & unorganized
Solution: Large fabric storage baskets with convenient handles
These storage baskets instantly turn a plain old shelf into an organized haven for your linens, towels, sweaters, and other essentials. They’re made of soft and durable fabric with reinforced stitching and super convenient twisted rope handles that make pulling them out and transporting them around easy.
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Mistake: You have pens & office supplies scattered everywhere
Solution: An aesthetic rotating desk organizer with 2 tiers
This cool ribbed texture desk organizer is perfect for holding all the office supplies you keep misplacing because you don’t have a designated spot for them. It has five pre-divided compartments, and the centermost area is slightly elevated to make sure you can access all your things at a glance. It has a nonslip bottom and it rotates 360 degrees for easy access.
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Mistake: You’re not taking advantage of wall space for added storage
Solution: Versatile floating shelves that look so expensive
Allow your storage to double as unique decor with these floating shelves. With a wood-like finish, they each hold up to 25 pounds and feature easy-to-install hardware that’s totally hidden so they look seamless and high-end. They’re great for storing flowers, books, photos, and other knickknacks you want to both store and display.
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Mistake: You can’t remember which wire goes to which device
Solution: Colorful cable labels that you can write on
These wire labels use a hook-and-loop closure to wrap around the end of any cable to help you identify where it goes and what it’s plugged into. You can write on them for even more organization and because they come in multiple colors you can assign specific colors to specific uses — red for internet, blue for Apple devices, green for the TV, etc.
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Mistake: Your shoes are all over the floor in an unorganized heap
Solution: A narrow shoe rack with 10 tiers
Don’t let your a pile of shoes ruin the look of your entryway or back door; instead keep them in this tall and narrow rack. With 10 shelves that can each hold 12 pounds, this rack can store 10 to 15 pairs of shoes regardless of size — heels, sneakers, boots, you name it. Plus, it’s made of metal so it’s extra sturdy and can blend in with any decor.
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Mistake: Your jewelry gets tangled & mangled on your dresser
Solution: A 3-tier organizer to keep things separate & looking pretty
Whether you own a ton of jewelry or just a few staple pieces, organizing it on this jewelry holder makes a huge visual difference in your space. The top tier holds long necklaces, the middle tier is best for bracelets, and the bottom tier has 11 holes for earrings. Plus, the bottom is a tray for rings, watches, and more.
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Mistake: Your wraps & foils are in dingy boxes in a drawer
Solution: A bamboo organizer with built-in sliding cutters
This foil and wrap organizer has a built-in feel for a budget-friendly price. It features three compartments to hold your aluminum foil, plastic wrap, and wax paper, and has a built-in slider that neatly cuts your wrap to size while keeping the edge ready to be pulled out next time. They even come with label stickers to help you identify what’s in which compartment.
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Mistake: Your bags are in a pile on your closet floor
Solution: A hanging organizer that holds large & small purses
It’s so important to protect your purses from scratches, scuffs, and dirt — which means getting them off the floor and into this specially designed hanging purse organizer. Made of oxford fabric and plastic to keep dust out but allow your pieces to breathe, it can hold up to eight bags, keeping them in a spot you can see and access whenever it’s time to swap your purse out.
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Mistake: You can never find your go-to beauty supplies
Solution: An adjustable rotating makeup holder with spots for brushes & tubes
Give every piece of your makeup a designated spot with this rotating organizer. It has four sections with a ton of adjustable shelves you can mix and match to the heights of your different bottles, tubes, and containers. One section even features an open top to store tall brushes. The whole thing rotates 360 degrees to give you easy access to everything.
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Mistake: Your paper towel roll is cluttering your kitchen counter
Solution: A hanging holder that installs underneath your cabinet
One way to instantly declutter your kitchen is to get as much stuff as possible off the counter. This metal rack helps with that by mounting underneath your upper cabinet to elevate your paper towel roll, not only saving space but also keeping it from getting wet or dirty while on the counter. Made of metal, it’s rust-resistant, ultra durable, and easy to install in minutes.
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Mistake: Your vanity could use some serious TLC
Solution: A mirror tray that serves as a go-to spot for anything
This mirror tray exudes bougie elegance while giving you a go-to place for any knickknacks that might be cluttering up your vanity, nightstand, or coffee table. It has metal wire sides available in multiple finishes and a mirrored bottom that reflects light and adds a modern touch to your space.
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Mistake: You toss your coat & purse on the floor when you get home
Solution: A coat rack that keeps things neat & looking good
If you need an easy spot to put your daily essentials that doesn’t require screwing into the wall, check out this coat rack. It has 12 rounded hooks to hold coats, jackets, hats, scarves, and purses. It also has a bottom basket that’s perfect for tall and short umbrellas with a tray that collects excess water to keep it from damaging your floors.
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Mistake: Your go-to spices & oils are buried in your kitchen cabinets
Solution: A magnetic shelf that sits on top of your stove for easy access
This magnetic shelf sits securely on the top of your stove to not only add additional storage but also make it easy to grab your go-to spices, oils, and supplies while you’re cooking away. Made of heat-resistant silicone, it has raised edges, a textured surface, and a three-section design to make sure nothing falls out.
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Mistake: Your closet is overflowing with out-of-season clothing
Solution: Popular storage bags with a clear side so you know what’s inside
A stuffed, overly-packed closet is an instant eyesore that can not only damage your clothes but make it impossible to decide what to wear every day. That’s where the’s bags come in. Swap out your clothes each season and store everything else in these fabric bins to keep them protected until you’re ready to wear them again. They even have plastic siding so you can see what’s inside at a glance.
