Home Organization Tips – 40 Idea Checklist to Help Keep All Rooms Tidy and Functional

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This home organization tips checklist is packed with great suggestions to keep all parts of your home looking tidy and functional. It can be really overwhelming to think about the whole house every day, so this list breaks organizing down into separate rooms.

Full of suggestions for organizing items and various tips and tricks, this list can really help stay on top of keeping the house in order. You can download it using the link at the bottom of the article.

So, if you’re ready to start organizing the home in a smart way, let’s go by each room together.

General Home Organization

This section is great for organizing all areas of the home. Try these suggestions to help you organize in a smart way.

• Declutter regularly
• Label everything
• Have a place for every item
• Use the one-in, one-out rule
• Have a donation box and add regularly to it

Kitchen Organization

If you’re like me, the kitchen is the heartbeat of the house! So much happens in the kitchen, which means it can quickly become a place of chaos. I find the kitchen is one of the most important to stay on top of, so see if any of these ideas can help you as well.

• Use tiered shelves in cabinets
• Use lazy susans for spices
• Use drawer dividers
• Use stackable bins in the pantry
• Use labeled or clear containers in the pantry

Living Room Organization

You want your living room to be as organized as possible, because it’s a place where we should be relaxing. If the one place of the house designated for downtime is chaotic, you never fully feel relaxed. Try some of these easy tips to organize it without taking up too much time.

• Use cable ties or cord clips to keep cables organized
• Use ottomans with storage
• Have a clutter catch-all basket
• Have a coffee table with built-in storage
• Use a rolling cart for items you temporarily need in the living room

Bedroom Organization

Often, because we spend less time in the bedroom, it can quickly become a place to just leave stuff unorganized. These tips and accessories can help keep all the bedrooms in a tidy state.

• Use under-bed storage boxes
• Use matching hangers and cascading hangers to save space
• Use drawer organizers for various accessories
• Create a nightstand charging station
• Store shoes in clear boxes

Bathroom Organization

I find the biggest challenge of a bathroom is that multiple people use it, and each person has their individual toiletries and towels. Give some of these ideas a try to help bring order to a bathroom.

• Keep a cleaning caddy for quick access
• Hang a tension rod under the sink for cleaning spray bottles
• Use small baskets for toiletries
• Store extra towels in a basket
• Install shelves above the toilet

Home Office Organization

Home offices can be a challenging one. The room can often be makeshift, or just used as a spare room even though it’s a place of work. I’ve found these have helped keep our home office in order.

• Keep a designated inbox for incoming letters and paperwork
• Use a board for important reminders
• Keep paperwork in color-coded folders
• Dedicate at least 15 minutes each week to organize the office
• Create a charging station for all devices

Closet Organization

With the right set up and accessories, organizing your closets can actually become straightforward and enjoyable. Try these ideas.

• Sort clothes by season
• Create a capsule wardrobe
• Utilize door space with over-the-door organizers
• Use labeled bins for accessories
• Store items in clear bags

Garage Organization

So often overlooked, a garage very quickly becomes a dumping ground. While it’s okay to be a place to store things, if you have the right organizational set up to begin with, the garage will still look organized and tidy even if you keep putting stuff in there.

• Use wall-mounted shelves
• Store frequently used items at eye level
• Store seasonal items on the higher shelves
• Use pegboards for hanging tools
• Set up and area for recycling and trash

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Different things will work for different people and homes. So why not use my checklist to try lots of different tips, and check off the ones you have tried or have worked.

Also, don’t forget to save this checklist to one of your home organizing boards. You can then come back and look at this list when one room of the house is starting to feel overwhelming.