Top new ideas for 2015 organizing

What are your resolutions for 2015? If you’re like many of us (and didn’t list fitness or diet
as #1), you’ve decided that you want to be more organized. If organizing your home is in the cards this year, take a look at these ten ideas to get you started.

1. Add Shelves to Your Closets-Take a look in your closets—do you only have a rod and a single shelf along with a whole lot of empty space? Make good use of every inch of your closets by adding shelving.

2. Hide Clutter in Industrial Storage -The industrial look is all the rage these days, and it tends to come with a lot of drawers. Corral away your small items, such as magazines and bills, for trendy home organization.

3. Get a Coffee Table-That Works Overtime It’s very easy to let items pile up on your coffee table, creating an unsightly spot in your living room. Get a coffee table that comes with a shelf on the bottom or drawers.

4. Consider a Cubby Bookshelf -These bookshelves are stylish, spacious and modern. They can store many different items, from boxes to books. Vary how you fill each cubby to make it visually pleasing.

5. Stock Up on Stylish Storage Containers- It doesn’t matter if you have shelves galore in your home; you still need storage containers to hold all of your things. Woven baskets, decorative boxes and vintage luggage all make great storage containers.

6. Make Your Doors Multifunctional Sure, doors have an important function—they open and close. But they can be so much more. Add small shelves to your bathroom cabinet doors to hold small items. Screw in hooks to your closet doors and hang up your coats and hats.

7. Tidy Up Your Drawers- Don’t waste any more time rummaging through your drawers looking for an elusive item. Get wooden dividers and add them to all the drawers in your house.
8. Write It Down on Bulletin Boards- If you have kids, you know how crazy their schedules can be. Get organized with stylish bulletin boards, calendars and chalkboards.

9. Don’t Forget About the Ceiling- The garage is frequently a space that needs more organization. Look up—is your ceiling bare? Put it to use by installing a storage solution there.

10. Purge and Donate- Sometimes the best way to organize something is to give it away. Living the minimalist life is possible—and it can be beautiful.

Linnore Gonzales is also the owner of a full service decorating company, Decor & You. “Decor & You furnishes and refines residential and commercial interiors. Our designers have the power to simplify how people achieve comfort, style and value in their homes and businesses. It’s an ambitious goal, and Decor & You delivers it – right to your door!”