Multi-hyphenate Marie Kondo has taken on some new job titles in the past few years: book author, Netflix star, shop owner, and packer extraordinaire. But we cant forget what shes best known for, and thats organizing.
So when Kondo spotlights another decluttering experts work, you know its good. In fact, she regularly shares her favorites on her Instagram feed, which she treats like a saved folder by bookmarking clever ideas on repeat. We went way, way back and rounded up our favorite storage solutions that Kondo has reposted. Out of the 800-plus, we cant wait to try these:
The Epic Garage Arrangement
Outdoor gear ranks high on the list of hard-to-store things, mostly because of bulky bike helmets, tennis rackets, and jump ropes that dont fit neatly in a basket. Neat Method organizer Nicole Loitersteins solution: Hang everything on a pegboard and attach mesh baskets to corral smaller items like sidewalk chalk and baseballs.
The Simplified Pantry
View this post on InstagramOn a scale of 1-10, a tidy pantry is an 11. Dont you agree? Photo by @sharrahstevens.
We all know that clear, labeled containers are the best way to store pantry goods (for starters, they make it easier to see what youre grabbing). But Sharrah Stevens taught us that you can really max out your shelf space by stacking smaller bins. Also, oils and other seasonings dont need to come out of their jarsjust stow them away in baskets.
The Color-Coded Cabinet
Arranging a bookshelf by hue might be a controversial move, but organizing kitchenware by color is something we can all get behind. It helps that Thrifted Queens Pyrex bowls feature the same patterns, so your eye easily flows from top to bottom.
The Craft Containers
Even if you have a dedicated art room for your kids or a big bin of supplies stashed away in the basement, consider keeping a few basics in a smaller, second nook. Silje B. Gaarders daughters love to create new masterpieces in the kitchen, so she keeps everything in reach (yet still out of sight). The organization blogger put all their stuff in a single drawer and added small trays to keep the spot from becoming a marker free-for-all.
The Non-Boring Basket
Kondo says it best: Choose storage options that spark the most joy for you. Sarit Sela of Minimalist Me Blog had happiness top of mind when she chose these pink crates by Hay. Color aside, theyre a dream for holding rolled up tees and workout gear. Getting dressed for the gym just got so much more fun.
The Fresh Filing System
Our first instinct when we have a bunch of important documents, mail, and other papers on our hands is to divvy them up by category. But if you really want to be productive, consider classifying things in order of action. Camila Valims pending versus to-do system is a recipe for getting stuff done.
The Guilt-Free Gallery
Dont force yourself to part with your childs art (but definitely dont let it pile up in a junk drawer either). Kondo is a big fan of displaying all their little creations in one corner of the home la photographer Dana Gallagher. Thanks to a roll of hot pink tape, her laundry room is now full of all kinds of inspiration.
The Dish Towel Drawer
Kondos famous folding method can be applied to all sorts of items (not just pants and shirts). Instead of draping kitchen rags over your oven handle, stick them in a drawerthe key is getting them to stand up straight so they dont become a giant jumble of fabric. Bree of The Homemaking Mama went one step further by lining them up by color. Immediately double-taps.
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