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Genius Home Organization Products Your Grandmother Wishes She'd Had
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items There are some things (like how to do laundry) that our grandparents just did better. But there are certain modern innovations that I'm sure would've made the lives of our loved ones so much easier back in the day. These amazing organization products...
Sections
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Closets
Bathroom
Kitchen
Living Room & Hallway
Home Office
Storage
Closets
Where the majority of our best organization skills go to die, these game changing products will leave their mark on your life.
Everything has its place. Everything.
Elfa Closet System
The one I have is no longer sold, but using it four years strong is a testament to how much I just love this thing.
JIUYOTREE Metal Garment Rack
I feel like Joy Mangano is the fairy godmother of doing life better. These huggable hangers are one of those organization products that will change your life. It literally, by some form of magic, shrinks your closet with their seamless design. They c...
The JOY Hangers – 100-piece Antimicrobial Mega Set
I'm gonna be real with you: one of my secret joys is turning certain things in my room into retail worthy spots. These things remind me of going shopping in the store! I just love that luxury feel that gives you, like you're literally shopping your c...
6 PCS Acrylic Shelf Dividers
The dreaded underwear and sock drawer doesn't have to be a burden. Take it easy with one of these, and it comes in a 4 pack!
Evelots 4 Pack Dresser Drawer Organizer
One of the things I love about this is that if you get anti-tarnish strips and silver polishing cloths along with one of these, your jewelry will go SUCH a long way! 💍
3 Layer Jewelry Box with Glass Lid
It's. On. A. Swivel. It's beautiful, has a full length mirror, and is on a swivel. Yes, please! 🙋♀️
Improvements Mirrored Jewelry Storage Armoire
Listen, I have the one in pink. I've used it for multiple uses. For crafts, and now for my beauty products. They're GREAT for travel (ask me how I know) and love how you can detach the packets and carry what you need around with you before storing it...
Joy Mangano 3-piece Big Beauty Cases
Bathroom
The place that needs organization products the MOST! 🛁
They come in multiple colors, and are so efficient at keeping things like makeup, hair ties, all of that from rolling around in your drawers!
WOWBOX 25 PCS Clear Plastic Drawer Organizer Set
Available in three colors (black, white, and clear) this nifty organizer will free up some of the room under your sink (cough cough) in a really aesthetically pleasing way!
NIUBEE Hair Tool Organizer
YOU DON'T HAVE TO REMOVE THE CURTAIN TO GET TO THE LINER! 😭
Rust Resistant Double Glide Shower Hooks (12)
Kitchen
Seriously, let me upgrade you. You're gonna thank me later.
When I first saw one of these featured in a tiny home, I knew that when I had the chance to design my dream kitchen, I was popping one of these bad boys right in the middle of it.
Dropout Spice Cabinet
Another really nifty one that's waaay more affordable ◡̈
Rolling Kitchen Cart & Spice Rack
I NEED LIKE YESTERDAY! 😭🤩
Pantry Shelf Pull Outs (2 Pack)
I used to think I would have to custom install sliding cabinets (which I still might do) but these do the job just as good.
Pull Out Cabinet Organizer
Honestly this is just genius. 🍽️
1pc Adjustable Pot Lid Holder, Chopping Board Storage Rack, Draining Dish Rack | For Cabinet And Countertop
What a way to create great storage of your kitchen wares in your cabinets!
1pc Dish Drying & Storage Rack
There's just no reason why your drawers should be a mess. None. Not in the 21st Century. And I love this because regardless of the side of your cabinets, it expands to fit your needs. You can get one in four different colours, and they don't have to be used just in the kitchen. Bathroom drawers, desk drawers, you name it. Get you one before you overthink it.
Pipishell Bamboo Expandable Drawer Organizer
My spices take up an entire counter in my kitchen because I just don't have the cabinet space (and the condo does not have a pantry). Game Changer. These are the kinds of organization products that I'd see in tiny home tours that just make sense for ...5 pack of these space savers for more versatility.
Magnetic Spice Rack for Refrigerator (3 Pack)
Absolutely GENIUS! 🧂
Wall Mounted Spice Rack
Now these are a bit pricey, but based on the endless reviews I surfed before I told myself this was the way to go, they hold up the best as far as having VERY secure magnets and the sifter lids working well for customers. If you like them as much as ...these super cute labels that go well with them.
Magnetic 4oz Spice Jars for Refrigerator (Set of 20)
Lazy susans are great, don't get me wrong. I have plenty of them, but utilizing the CORNERS in your kitchen makes so much sense and these are just genius to hack your kitchen space (especially for small kitchens were storage space is luxury real esta...
Wooden Corner Shelf
Available in multiple colours, this not only looks sleek but holds all the eggs you need (when you buy all those eggs on sale all at once because the $$$ right??)
Double Layer Egg Storage Box (Holds 32 Eggs)
Available in four colours (white, sage, black, and taupe) this is great for having compost ready that you can add to your pile (if you have a larger one outside) so that you don't have to store your kitchen scraps in the freezer anymore! Grandma woul...
Lomi 2 | Kitchen Waste Composter
I. Eat. Rice. Like. People. Drink. Water. Every day. Everryyy dayyy. So for me, this just makes sense. Instead of lugging around the storage container I keep it in, I can't wait to get my hands on one of these!
Glass Food Storage Container with Dispenser
When I decided to start buying more of my seasonings and pantry essentials in bulk to save money, these just made sense.
Talented Kitchen Minimalist Pantry Labels for Storage
Since I'm no longer going to waste money on buying small containers of spices at the grocery store when I can save by buying in bulk, investing in these glass containers and labels is just a no brainer for me.
Laramaid 20 Pack Spice Jars with Minimalist Labels
LISTEN MY FRIEND. Let me put you on! If you don't take anything else from this list, it neeeeds to be this: LocknLock is your best friend. I mean it! It's the best storage system and organization product out there. Invest NOW or at least wait until t...
LocknLock Set of (4) Rectangle Storage Set
If you're a fan of glass container food storage, the Anchor Hocking brand needs to be on your list. Their TrueSeal performance is top rated and I own a set… because once again, my mother put me on them.
Anchor Hocking TrueSeal 18-piece Glass Food Storage Set
For those of you who don't have ice makers in your fridge freezers, these are PERFECT and come with an accommodating ice bucket that holds all the balls the molds create 🧊
Ice Cube Tray Pack | 2 Trays, Bucket, Lid & Scoop
Living Room & Hallway
These are like in the №2 spot of getting the messiest in the house because it's where we gather. So let's get to work.
This was my beauty and the beast dream and when it has a ladder, it helps with accessibility
Lorna Bookcase
I was never satisfied with over the door shoe storage. Never. It looked ugly to me and so therefore defeated the purpose (because aesthetics, right?) This is elegant, on trend, and something that is like an heirloom that can be passed down and update...
Large Bamboo Shoe Cabinet
Home Office
Grandma's whole house was her office, so I'm sure she wishes she'd had a dedicated space to organize her day to day. These essentials and this would've been in it.
This in depth tutorial is not one to overlook. Pinboards are cute, but this is better. And ever since I made my own vision board for my room, I've neverrrrrr looked back.
EyeSwoon | How to Make a Pin Board for Your Home Office in 10 Minutes
Storage
These things just make life a little bit easier.
You're gonna want two, I mean it. My mother swears by them and when I finally caved into her Origami obsession, I understood why— not only are they heavy duty, they work in closets, they work when you have no pantry, they work in garages. You're gonn...
Origami 4-Shelf Large Storage Rack (2 Pack)
If you are a serious crafter, this is the must have for you. Make the investment, you won't regret it.
DreamBox 2
Not everyone (especially apartment dwellers) want to screw in metal rods into walls that they don't want to patch up. This is the same thing, just on a durable stand that will hold your bike until you need it again.
Delta Cycle Bike Rack
Laundry
Whether you hate it or love it, finding ways to make this inescapable part of our lives something easier to handle doesn't have to be hard work.
Now listen, you might not think this helps keep you organized, but when your laundry has been sitting in the dryer or on the bed for a week (oops) and you need to get the wrinkles out before putting them away? Trust me. Life. SAVER.
Conair Handheld Garment Steamer for Clothes
So right now I just have this large woven basket I use for my laundry, but the more conscious I'm becoming with ditching fabric softener and washing my loads separately (I know, I know), this has become a must have item for me.
Laundry Separator with Lid
My mother told me that there's a different smell to clothes hung out to dry under a warm sun. A fresher smell she remembers from childhood. Determined to make that my experience, I also stumbled upon this gem to help me hang dry clothes when rain or ...
Wall Mounted, Retractable Clothes Drying Rack
Origami is one of those storage hacks that your grandmother would've been raving about to her friends. I love using the one I have in the laundry room as it's great to store laundry bags, soap, you know… the things.
Origami 5-Drawer Cart with Wooden Top
Inspiration Guides
These resources just break down how to work smarter, not harder. And I like the sound of that.
I just love how she gets straight and to the point with some common sense means to help declutter and build a system that works best for you.
20 Ways to Simplify Your Life and Create More Ease and Space
Pro Tip: If you really wanna get better at coming up with ideas to utilize every inch of your home, look no further than YouTube videos and blogs featuring the genius designs of vanlifers, NYC dwellers, and tiny home owners.
It’s Incredible How Much Storage (and Style) Fits in This 296-Square-Foot Brooklyn Studio Apartment
Now shelf liners have helped me in soooooo many situations, but this guide really gave me inspiration in places I will actually use them! Hope they will inspire you too ♥️
25 Clever Cleaning & Organizing Hacks Using Shelf Liners
When you're just getting started, it may be a daunting task to figure out how you want to organize your pantry. This is a really great guide to get you going and help you set up a SYSTEM that you can actually continue on a daily basis.
The Simply Organized Home | Simplify Your Kitchen with an Organized Pantry
The woman feeds a family of 10. I know that's a lot, but when you have a large family you get creative with ways to store food, make use of every inch of your home, and use gadgets that don't take up a lot of space. This woman's pantry is my DREAM.
Rocky Mountain Homestead's 2024 Pantry Tour
I think one of the hardest things for people not to do when organizing their kitchen is to just throw everything in a drawer and walk away. When I move into a new place, one of the first things I'm concerned about is where I'm going to store my kitch...
31 Creative Ways to Display and Organize Dishes and Utensils