{"id":1553,"date":"2021-06-28T02:40:42","date_gmt":"2021-06-28T02:40:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emilyronehome.com\/?p=1553"},"modified":"2023-06-24T15:47:49","modified_gmt":"2023-06-24T15:47:49","slug":"how-to-organize-five-creative-hacks-to-maximize-your-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emilyronehome.com\/?p=1553","title":{"rendered":"Learn How to Organize: Five Creative Hacks to Maximize your Space at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you ever wondered how to maximize storage in your space? Sometimes you have to get creative! I\u2019m sharing five of my tried and true organization hacks to ensure you\u2019re making the most of your space- whether in a small apartment or a big house. Keep reading for tips on how to organize different spaces in your home.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anytime you move into a new space, it\u2019s always a challenge to figure out where all your things will go, even if you are up-sizing (but especially if you are down-sizing). If I\u2019ve learned anything from watching and listening to organizational gurus like Marie Kondo, it\u2019s how important reducing visual clutter is. This is done by making sure everything has a \u201chome\u201d. Let me give you my tried and true space saving ideas to keep your house tidy and efficient. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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HOW TO ORGANIZE HACK #1: Use Hooks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Command hooks aren\u2019t just for college dorm rooms! Think past your college days, and open your mind to new ways to use these cheap and easy hooks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My favorite command hook hack is in our master bath. We don\u2019t have any storage other than the cabinets below the vanity, and mirrored medicine cabinets. (I know, I know, this is a controversial  topic. Although not very aesthetically pleasing, they are a great way to keep daily toiletry and hair items organized and out of sight. Ours aren\u2019t going anywhere!). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Due to limited space, I couldn\u2019t get my hair dryer, straightener or curling wand to fit anywhere out of sight. Enter: Command hooks! I stuck three onto the far side of our vanity and voila, easy, cheap and accessible hair tool storage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While we are on the topic of hooks, make sure you have plenty at any point of entry into your home. These entryways are notorious \u201cdrop zones\u201d, and if you don\u2019t provide a place to put keys, bags, and jackets up in an organized fashion, they will lead to significant visual clutter. See how I built these DIY custom entryway hooks<\/a><\/em> by our front door here. It\u2019s a great beginner friendly project and helps to make your space not only feel custom, but also organized. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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HACK #2: Temporary Drying Rack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I have used this system since my small apartment days. Everyone does dishes differently, but I personally don\u2019t like to spend time drying dishes. Air drying it is! But sometimes the drying racks that fit inside the sink are bulky or dated. Or perhaps you don\u2019t have a double sink, so you don\u2019t want a drying rack taking up that valuable real estate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This over the sink, roll up silicon covered stainless steel rack<\/em><\/a> is the perfect solution. I have used mine for nearly four years and it still looks brand new. The material doesn\u2019t rust, and wipes clean of any food or paint stains (yes, I DIY and put my washed paint brushes here to dry). It\u2019s perfect for not only dish drying, but also for fruit or veggie washing and drying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have used it in the past in a single sink, double sink, and now it stays up on one side of our large farmhouse sink except for when we are hosting company. When I have an event, I simple roll it up and store it under the counter. This is a must for keeping your sink area clean and learning how to organize your drying dish space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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HACK #3: Heel Rod <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How do you organize your high heeled shoes? I love this closet storage solution. Although we almost doubled the size of our closet before we moved in, shoe storage can still be a challenge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In our house, we have a workshop area in the back where the homeowner left lots of scrap wood pieces. While I was sifting through them, I found thin wooden dowels I thought would be perfect for… shoe storage! Hear me out on this one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I measured the dowels to fit on two of the walls in the closet, cut them down to size to fit snugly on each wall, and painted them Alabaster<\/em> by Sherwin Williams to match the walls. Then, I nailed them into the walls using long finishing nails. Perfect storage for high heels! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maximizing your vertical space is so important, and this dowel rod hack is perfect to use up otherwise wasted wall space. These dowels hold 7 pairs of heels, and free up floor space for flats, tennis shoes, and laundry baskets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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