Research shows that having an organized home is good for your mental health. The most common way we think about organizing our homes is by category. We have the kitchen, bathroom and laundry room, but what if you could organize your home by function? That's exactly what we do when teaching clients how to organize their homes effectively. Instead of having three separate rooms for cleaning products, food and clothing, all items are combined into one space. This helped keep everything in its place without having to move all around the house whenever something needs to be found or cleaned up! Here are a few things about organizing systems that can help you get started:

Velvet hangers vs. plastic hangers

Whether you're a clothes collector or just have a few pieces that need to be hung up, the best hangers for your garments will always be velvet. Why? Because velvet is better at keeping your clothes from getting stretched out and sliding off. Plastic hangers are cheaper but take up more space in your closet. Plastics also look cheap and feel slippery on top of that, which makes them feel like an insult to the beauty of your wardrobe (and yourself!).

Besides looking nicer than plastic and being more functional overall—velvet is super soft and adds some extra luxury—it's also more eco-friendly than its competitor because there's no plastic production involved in making it! This means less landfill waste once you're done with them too.

Related: How to organize your Closet

Clear containers vs. non-transparent containers

Use clear drawer inserts for small items. Clear containers are great for smaller items like buttons and paper clips. They're also a good way to organize things like jewelry and nail polish if you have small drawers in your bedroom or bathroom.
Use transparent containers for larger items. These can hold books, clothes and other items—but will also make it easier to find what you're looking for when they're stacked together with other similar materials (like old family photos).

Drawer dresser vs. open storage

Drawer dressers are great for storing clothes and other items. They can hold more than a hanging rack, and they provide a better visual of what you own.

Folding clothes vertically provides more space in the drawer, allowing you to store more of your wardrobe. You'll be able to see everything at once, which makes it easier to find what you're looking for when it's time to get dressed. It also gives you an overall view of how much space each type of clothing takes up in your closet as well as how many garments are actually missing from your wardrobe.

“Folding clothes vertically provides more space in the drawer, allowing you to store more of your wardrobe.”

Lazy Suzans vs. shelf organizer for herbs

If you have a lot of herbs, consider using a lazy Suzan instead. Lazy Suzan’s are the best way to store your spices and herbs because they make it easy to see what you have on hand. You don't have to dig through piles of stuff; just turn the lazy susan, and all your items will be visible at once.

Stackable boxes vs. open baskets

Stackable boxes are great at storing small and big items.
Cubbies or baskets are only good for storing larger items.
Stackable boxes are more convenient than cubbies, which means you can use them to optimize vertical space in your home.

There are a few things to know about organizing systems and how these work together

The best way to use these systems is together. Each one has its strengths and weaknesses that make it best when used in conjunction with the other two.

For instance, the Container Store's modular storage containers are great for storing things like cleaning supplies and toiletries, and they give your cabinets a whole new style upgrade.

Also try using an under-bed system from Amazon or The Container Store's rolling cart inserts (which fit perfectly into most under-beds) if your floor plan doesn't allow for any movement at all! But remember: Do whatever works best for YOU!

In addition to understanding how different organizing systems work together based on their uses, there are some general tips we recommend keeping in mind when deciding what kinds of organizers might work best for YOUR lifestyle:

Think about how much time/effort each type of organization requires before deciding whether or not it's worth investing money into purchasing them; also keep in mind whether there are other ways around needing these types of organizers by using alternatives instead (i.e., cardboard boxes as opposed).

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The best organizing system is the one that works for you. Your home is a reflection of who you are, so it makes sense to personalize it as much as possible. Start by figuring out what kind of organizational style or system will work best based on your personality and lifestyle, then find some products that fit this need. You can also get ideas from other people who have already tried different styles to see if they would be right for you too!

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