{"id":78751,"date":"2022-10-18T09:00:51","date_gmt":"2022-10-18T16:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=78751"},"modified":"2023-02-03T10:07:30","modified_gmt":"2023-02-03T18:07:30","slug":"how-to-organize-a-one-bedroom-apartment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/how-to-organize-a-one-bedroom-apartment\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Organize a One-Bedroom Apartment: Keep the Clutter Out of Your Sleep Space"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living in an apartment is something most people experience in their journey as a renter. And one of the things that come with apartment life is the notoriously small bedrooms and closets. Maintaining an organized bedroom and closet is a day-to-day battle unless you\u2019re a minimalist or a pro at keeping your space clutter-free.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you organize a one-bedroom apartment with minimal closet space? Well, we\u2019ve got tips and tricks to help you out. Professional organizers and stylists from across the country have helped us to give you the best advice for keeping your small apartment bedroom and closet organized. Here\u2019s what they had to say.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78752\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/item_3-2.jpg\" alt=\"one bedroom that is organized and clean\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/item_3-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/item_3-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/item_3-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/item_3-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/item_3-2-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/item_3-2-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/item_3-2-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organizing your bedroom &#8211; here\u2019s where to start<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be overwhelming to figure out where to start when organizing your bedroom. But there are a few main areas that you can focus on. For example, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shaniece Jones<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, founder of <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shaniecejones.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One Woman Army Closet Design &amp; Organization<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggests, \u201cThe easiest way to organize your apartment bedroom is to focus on the two most important spaces in your bedroom, your closet, and your nightstand.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jones continues, \u201cOutside of your bed, these two spaces are the focal points that you visit the moment you wake up to start your day. Where you start and end your day is so important to obtain and maintain peace of mind. They\u2019re the first signals that trigger your brain to release certain chemicals so if these spaces are cluttered or unorganized you\u2019re saying to your brain \u2019chaos\u2019 and releasing cortisol, a stress hormone that we often like to keep at bay. Simply organize your closet by switching out the hangers to all match and color code your items, add additional hanging rods or shelves to use all vertical space, and edit out that which is no longer serving you. Lastly, add a zen station on your nightstand with a candle, neutral tone d\u00e9cor, and a sound machine that can double as a clock.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, Kirby Lorenzen from <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/zenhomeorganizing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zen Home Organizing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggests that you, \u201cPrioritize utilizing the bedroom for its primary intentions: sleeping and hosting your wardrobe. Large d\u00e9cor pieces, bulky furniture, and items lacking specific functions might need to take a back seat in these spaces. If you\u2019re able to incorporate a bench or ottoman into the room, ensure pieces have built-in storage space to host linens or off-season clothes. When setting up your dresser system, don\u2019t worry about folding everything perfectly or using drawer-organizing gadgets if you think it is unlikely you\u2019ll keep up with them. Focus on maintaining the designation of drawers for specific clothing categories, like socks, pajamas, and more.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78753\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1601-W-School-St-304-7.jpg\" alt=\"bedroom with neutral tone furnishings and a big window\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1601-W-School-St-304-7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1601-W-School-St-304-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1601-W-School-St-304-7-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1601-W-School-St-304-7-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1601-W-School-St-304-7-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1601-W-School-St-304-7-944x630.jpg 944w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1601-W-School-St-304-7-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your zen bedroom should be easy to maintain<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chances are, your sleep space in your one-bedroom apartment is quite tight, and you may have a small closet in the space. But to keep the clutter from overflowing, there are several easy ways to organize your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/rentals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rental<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, Anna Palacek of <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/organizign.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ORGANIZign<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shares, \u201cOne of my top tips for creating a clutter-free sleep space is to get the clothes into the closet and out of the bedroom, including putting the dresser in the closet if possible, so you can get usable hanging and drawer space. If a dresser is too big or not an option, plastic storage drawers work great to keep smaller items like socks, underwear, and t-shirts from getting messy and cluttered. Next, utilize under-the-bed storage containers to get out-of-season clothes out of the way, and out of view, swapping out when the seasons change.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best tips for utilizing space in a tiny room is by going vertical. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Michaele Tocco, owner and founder of <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/michaelespreciseplanning.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Michaele&#8217;s Precise Planning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> expands on this, \u201cIn small bedrooms, it&#8217;s especially important to take advantage of vertical space. Use over-the-door hooks or pegboards to store items. Add floating shelves to store books or room d\u00e9cor instead of freestanding bookshelves, which take up a lot of room.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can easily transform your bedroom space and curb clutter by using multi-use furniture. Professional organizer and owner of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.labeledliving.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labeled Living, LLC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Minda Hofer suggests, \u201cWhen organizing a small space create style and function throughout. The goal is to create a dual purpose for furniture, decorations, and even wall space. For example, a trunk at the end of the bed would be used for out-of-season garments while also adding seating and your own aesthetic. How about hanging your guitar as art above your dresser instead of sitting it on a stand in the corner? Buy a bed frame with ample under-bed storage for your extra linens. Learning to use your space in multifunctional ways will create organized apartment living.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And it\u2019s a great idea to begin thinking about storing all your clothing properly, even if you don\u2019t have a big closet. For example, Elaine St. Pierre of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/simplyorganizedspaces.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply Organized Spaces<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> says, \u201cA perfectly organized bedroom closet can double your space. By donating clothes you don\u2019t like, don\u2019t wear, or don\u2019t fit well, you\u2019ll have more room in your closet for the clothes you like and wear. By adding storage bins and baskets for seasonal items and accessories, you\u2019ll utilize wasted space and expand the space you have. By organizing other areas of your bedroom with some baskets or bins, you\u2019ll be able to eliminate clutter and disorganization and enjoy a peaceful and relaxing night\u2019s sleep.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daryl Traver, owner of <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/oasisorganizing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oasis Organizing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> says, &#8220;When organizing an apartment bedroom and closet, most likely you\u2019re working with a limited amount of space. It\u2019s important to take advantage of the overlooked areas in that space. In the bedroom, a favorite of mine is a storage ottoman at the foot of the bed. These serve a dual purpose, like storing extra bedding, shoes, and a place to sit and get dressed. Implementing under-the-bed storage is important too. Use furniture sliders under bins and crates for easily pulling in and out. In a small space, don\u2019t assume everything has to be hidden to maintain an organized room. Give everything a home, make it functional and keep the clutter down.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78754\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/james-hollingworth-uJd-18zz64I-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"room with a standing shelf for clothing\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/james-hollingworth-uJd-18zz64I-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/james-hollingworth-uJd-18zz64I-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/james-hollingworth-uJd-18zz64I-unsplash-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/james-hollingworth-uJd-18zz64I-unsplash-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/james-hollingworth-uJd-18zz64I-unsplash-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/james-hollingworth-uJd-18zz64I-unsplash-840x630.jpg 840w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/james-hollingworth-uJd-18zz64I-unsplash-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with streamlining your closet<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the trickiest places to keep organized is your closet, especially if you have limited closet space in your one-bedroom apartment. But there are plenty of ways to streamline your closet and make the space easy to navigate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jennifer Sattler of <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.closetchoreography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closet Choreography<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recommends beginning with decluttering your closet, \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best small closets are well-edited and staged so you can maintain them and easily shop for outfit combinations every day. Do yourself a favor and detox your wardrobe first. Keep the 20% you statistically wear and donate the duplicates, tired items, and things that aren\u2019t flattering. Once you know what you have, sort and stage it by item type, then color. Put pieces that are in season in your prime real estate, or front and center. Consider storing the rest in bins with cedar chips. Enjoy the feeling of starting each day with a sense of organization and inspiration you curate in your closet.\u2019\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sortandstyleco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sort &amp; Style Co.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s Julia Nauer, comments, \u201cEnsure that the clothing and accessories you wear frequently are visible and easy to access, which also means they\u2019re easy to put away. If you can&#8217;t see it, you won&#8217;t wear it. That means storing off-season clothing or infrequently used items under the bed or on a high shelf &#8211; you can use bins to make vertical space more accessible and organized.\u201d The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/1073\/MD\/Baltimore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baltimore, MD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-based personal stylist continues, \u201cDon&#8217;t forget a back-of-the-door organizer to store shoes, hats, and other accessories. You have to make the most of every inch.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amanda Liford, professional organizer and owner of <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.easylifeorganizing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy Life Organizing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, suggests the following when sorting through your closet, \u201cI recommend people ask themselves this one question. Would you do laundry to wear something else? If you would, you don&#8217;t like it as much as you think.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you want to fit more in your dresser, file fold your clothes in the drawers and use dividers to keep a designated space for each category. Finally, keep all of the same kind of category together and don&#8217;t split them up.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ocdlbk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organize Create Decorate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s Casey McCorkle comments, \u201cWhen organizing your closet you want to make sure you have decluttered all the clothes, shoes and bags, so you only keep items you actually use and wear. Use slim hangers to maximize your hanging space, and utilize all the vertical space above your clothes as well as the back of the door for bags and shoes. Lastly, set up a system for your clothes to keep them nice and tidy, this can be arranged by color, sleeve length, or type. Pick whatever works best for you, this will help the space stay organized.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78755\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/point3d-commercial-imaging-ltd-1dJfljc2tBk-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"closet with lots of empty space to fill clothing with\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/point3d-commercial-imaging-ltd-1dJfljc2tBk-unsplash-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/point3d-commercial-imaging-ltd-1dJfljc2tBk-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/point3d-commercial-imaging-ltd-1dJfljc2tBk-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/point3d-commercial-imaging-ltd-1dJfljc2tBk-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/point3d-commercial-imaging-ltd-1dJfljc2tBk-unsplash-1-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/point3d-commercial-imaging-ltd-1dJfljc2tBk-unsplash-1-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/point3d-commercial-imaging-ltd-1dJfljc2tBk-unsplash-1-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And make your clothing easy to find and store<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve cut down on the clothing you don\u2019t need or have found a new home for, it\u2019s time to organize your existing closet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alison Gary from <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/wardrobeoxygen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wardrobe Oxygen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shares the importance of color coordination. \u201cAs a fashion lover who has had small closets most of her adult life, the best lesson I learned for keeping a small closet organized is to organize by color. All white together, all blue, all black, and so on. This makes it far easier to pinpoint where that blouse or pair of trousers is in a dark corner or crowded clothing rail. The satisfaction of seeing a color-coordinated closet each morning makes you more likely to keep it organized too.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another simple hack to make your closets more organized comes from <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/turnkeylifestyle.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn Key Lifestyle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s Erin Barbee Keller. \u201cOur favorite and easiest closet organizing tip is to use the same type of hanger. Different hangers create unnecessary closet clutter and can even hang clothes at different heights. Having all of your hangers be the same allows your eyes to rest and focus on the items being hung.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be easy to forget some of the quickest organizing tips, like using storage bins and shelves. Tyler Beloin of <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/tidyty.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tidy Ty Organizing LLC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shares that you can, &#8220;get the most out of your closet space by using bins or trays to compartmentalize items. Bins made of clear material or with open fronts will help you quickly identify stored objects. If you have tall shelves, you can maximize the vertical space with stacked drawers or free-standing shelf inserts.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping a seasonal wardrobe can easily cut down on clutter and make it easy to keep your closet clean. Jen Weintraub of <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/splendidspacesorganizing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Splendid Spaces Organizing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recommends, \u201cWhen closet space is tight, a seasonal clothing rotation can make getting dressed much quicker and easier. I often recommend that in-season clothing be hung by clothing type and then by color within each category. Off-season clothing can be rotated into under-bed storage bins or moved to a guest room closet.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-78756\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/3104-Western-Ave.jpg\" alt=\"living room with open kitchen space and bedroom loft\" width=\"1086\" height=\"723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/3104-Western-Ave.jpg 1086w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/3104-Western-Ave-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/3104-Western-Ave-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/3104-Western-Ave-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/3104-Western-Ave-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/3104-Western-Ave-946x630.jpg 946w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/3104-Western-Ave-451x300.jpg 451w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1086px) 100vw, 1086px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organizing tips to help you stay clutter-free<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like your bedroom and closet, keeping the rest of your one-bedroom apartment organized doesn\u2019t have to be a task. With some easy tips and tricks, you can keep your space clear.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A tried-and-true tip comes courtesy of Rebekah Saltzman from <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/balaganbegone.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balagan Be Gone\u00ae<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The personal organizer shares, \u201cThe best way to start organizing your apartment is to first declutter. Let go of the things that no longer serve you so you can create homes for the things that do. To start, go room by room and get \u2019like\u2019 items together. Once categories are together, sort out the pieces you don&#8217;t need and then store all the remaining \u2019like\u2019 items together.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And one of the best ways to keep your home clutter-free each day is to \u201cTidy as you go,\u201d says Athena Conte, founder and organizer at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/17149\/VA\/Richmond\/apartments-for-rent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Richmond, VA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.happierspacerva.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happier Space<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. She continues, \u201cNever leave a room without peeking around to see if there is something you can pick up and take to the room you\u2019re traveling to. Is there a coffee mug or book that can be put away in the room you\u2019re traveling to? These small steps can add up to a more organized home.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aileen Mitchener, CEO of <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/alignedbyaileen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ALIGNED by Aileen, LLC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reiterates the importance of creating \u201czones.\u201d The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/12839\/DC\/Washington-DC\/apartments-for-rent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washington, DC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-based professional organizer comments, \u201cFor small apartments, especially those without clearly delineated rooms such as studios and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/what-is-a-loft-apartment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lofts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, zoning is imperative. Zoning is the act of clearly assigning spaces a specific function or purpose based on use or the type of item that is stored there.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.spacebyspace.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Space by Space<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s Alison Shores reminds renters, \u201cThe key to staying organized in a smaller space is to utilize every square inch, including inconspicuous spaces such as under your bed or over the bathroom door. There are many storage solutions available to help you make use of these spaces to store shoes, off-season clothing, and toiletries. 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