Space

• If you don't have lots of extra space in the rooms of your home, it's best to store a minimal amount of items there. For instance, if your bedroom closet is small, store your off-season clothing in the garage. For spacious rooms, keeping your items organized can help to reduce clutter and make your belongings easier to find. For example, hang clothes according to color in your closet.
  
  

Function

• Ensuring that each area of your home has a specific function will keep things organized as well. For instance, the closet in your garage should be reserved for tools and home repair items only, while the closets near the bathrooms should hold washcloths, towels and bathroom decor items.
  
  

Considerations

• Adding labels or signs to parts of your home can serve as motivation for the entire family to keep the home looking its best. Placing signs on closets that say Bathroom or Bedroom will let family members know which items belong on the closets or shelves in that area. Decorating storage areas like the garage or bookshelves will also make organizational areas more appealing.