Hiding Your Clutter In Plain Sight

Clutter:
To litter with things in a disorderly way. 

Dirty:
Soiled or soiling with dirt. Unclean. Foul

Although you can see there is a deference in definitions they are often confused. I can walk into a house that is cluttered, but still see that the house is sanitary and cared for. On the other hand, some peoples idea of cleaning is shoveling all their crap in a draw or closet and not cleaning their truck stop of a toilet. 

Either way, my house always "feels" cleaner when my clutter, not trash that belongs in the dumpster, is stowed away and outta sight! I'd like to share a couple ideas that I use to keep my clutter, but keep it hidden! 

Boxes

Boxes are my absolute favorite way to hide my clutter! Plus, I get to be crafty too! I buy unfinished boxes from the craft store and finish them to match a rooms decor. Fun and practical! I also like to keep an eye out for old cigar boxes. I love the look of them, but you can also revamp these boxes to give them a more modern look. I use these boxes as a catch-all for random items through out the house. Outta sight and clutter up counter space! 

  

 

Storage Ottomans 

 

Storage ottomans are not only a great storage option, they are also functional! You can use these to store electronics and such in the living room, but they can double as footrests and extra seating for company if needed. I also found a great chair that doubles as toy storage for my daughters toys. I LOVE this piece!!!! No stepping on toys in the middle of the night! These storage ottomans are available at any furniture store or home goods store, but there are some great DIY options out there. Thanks Pintrest!

 

 

Baskets

 

Baskets are a great organizational tool. I use them in the winter to catch all the gloves, hats, scarfs, ect... Because if there is no basket my daughter will have her wet winter wear all over the floor. This seems to help with prevent the mysterious disappearance of a single glove! Next time you head out, all your winter stuff is in one place. Another trick I use is placing a small basket on the bottom stair case. This way I can toss items that belong upstairs as I walk by. Then you bring everything up at once, saving the number of trips up and down the stairs. This is esspecially helpful and time saving while cleaning up. 

Hooks

Wall hooks make me feel like all my clutter has a home!  There are so many options as far as the type of hooks you can use and just as many ways to use them.  Over the door hooks require no installation and can easily be moved from room to room as your needs change.  I also like the Command Hooks by 3M.  As a renter, the less holes you put in the wall the better!  Plus, they are so strong they hold my daughter backpack (textbooks and all) with no problem.  There are also a number of hook options that screw into the wall.  They can be used for so many purposes and are a great way to get that clutter off the floors.                                                        

                             

These are just some of the ideas I use to keep clutter at bay. How do you tame your clutter? I would love hear your ideas. Got Clutter? I do, but you'd never know!