SPRING ORGANIZATION PROJECTS

Time to get organized? Katherin Creighton-taylor of Decantt Organized Living suggests five home organization projects that promise to “deliver major impact and an instant mood boost.”

Bathroom drawers and/or cabinets. Remove all items from drawers and cabinets and thoroughly wipe them down. Next, group like items and keep only the products you use, need and love. Discard and donate items that no longer bring you joy. Develop systems and style by using structured acrylic containers for each item/ category. Finally, maintain by putting items away daily.

Closets. Begin by removing all items from your closet. Choose to keep just the pieces you love and that fit and flatter your current body. For kids, check sizes, the condition of clothing and consider what they need for next season. Next, assess your space and consider how to improve its function. Uniform, slim hangers elevate your closet and save space. When hanging, face clothes in the same direction for a cleaner look.

Linen closet. Discard items that are stained, worn or no longer used. Next, create homes for smaller items with co-ordinated bins and baskets to conceal the visual chaos, while maximizing the height and depth of your shelves.

Cutlery and utensil drawers. Remove all items from each drawer and wipe down. Keep just what you use, need and love. Donate duplicates. Next, sort like items into groupings and lay them out in each drawer, playing with the configuration until you come up with a solution right for you.

Avoid one-size-fits-all expandable drawer solutions. Instead, store cutlery and utensils with modular organizers and drawer dividers.

Fridge and freezer.

Adding bins and turntables maximizes space and gives fresh foods and condiments a natural home. It also makes| it easier to see exactly what you have on hand so that everything can be used in advance of their best-before dates.