We Asked Professional Organizers What Products We Need to Tidy Up Our Homes in 2024
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Bins, baskets, and turntables galore.
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If you thought the holidays were chaos, take a look around now at all the unwrapped presents and the last of the leftovers waiting to be heated up. From kitchen cabinets to coat closets, the home tends to devolve into total disorganization by the end of the year. However, you still have plenty of time to get the house back in order just in time to ring in the new year with a clear head and an organized space.
Here to help whip your home into shape are professional organizers who are sharing their best advice for getting organized in 2024. We asked, and they answered, providing their favorite product recommendations, from baskets and bins to wardrobe hangers.
Find out which products professional organizers recommend to get more organized in 2024 and shop each one now, with prices starting at $7.
Shop Organizational Must-Haves for 2024
La Jolla Basket, $138; serenaandlily.com
Grid Baskets, $34; neatmethod.com
Deco Brothers Cookware Organizer Rack, $16 (was $20); amazon.com
Abpir 318-in-1 Emergency Survival Kit, $46 with coupon (was $48); amazon.com
OHill 16-Pack Desk Adhesive Cable Clips, $7 (was $12); amazon.com
Vtopmart 25-Piece Clear Plastic Drawer Organizers, $17 with coupon (was $27); amazon.com
Everyday Hangers
Neat Method
If you’re not sure where to start your home organizing journey, we spoke to Marissa Hagmeyer, co-founder and COO of Neat Method, for advice on where to begin. She recommends tackling your closet first and swapping out the hangers.
“These slim rubberized hangers are sleek in design, elevated in style and space saving,” Hagmeyer says. “We love that they come in multiple sizes and color options, making them a perfect fit for every closet in your home.
Acacia Turntables
Neat Method
“Turntables are a must in upper cabinets, awkward corners, and as a place to collect go-to items near your stove,” Hagmeyer explains.
The acacia wood turntable elevates an old organizational classic—aka the lazy Susan—and is available in either 10.5 inches or 13.5 inches. “We especially love these, because they come in two sizes,” Hagmeyer says. “And their unique thin edge means you have more surface area to store items on.”
La Jolla Basket
Serena & Lily
These handmade baskets are so aesthetically-pleasing and look expensive, no one will ever suspect they’re being used to house items like stuffed animals, dog toys, or anything else you’d prefer to keep out of sight.
“A large floor basket is a great solution for storing throws in a living room or stuffed animals in a nursery,” Hagmeyer says. “[At Neat Method], we love that this one is lidded and opaque so there's no pressure to arrange everything neatly.”
Available in small, medium, large sizes, or as a set of three, each round basket has handles on both sides and, despite being lightweight, is sturdy enough to hold heavy items like books or board games inside.
Grid Baskets
Neat Method
“A truly universal product, this Grid Basket comes in four sizes and five colors,” Hagmeyer says. “It includes an acacia insert to provide a flat surface for whatever you choose to store and foam feet to prevent damage to your shelves.” Hagmeyer adds that it’s “perfect in the pantry, kitchen, laundry room, and more.”
Deco Brothers Cookware Organizer Rack
Amazon
“Store cutting boards, baking sheets, bento boxes and more upright using this simple divider,” Hagmeyer recommends. “It allows you to grab one item without disturbing a stack and is truly a go-to product in every kitchen we organize.” Available in two colorways, these would make an easy addition to any kitchen.
Abpir 318-in-1 Emergency Survival Kit
Amazon
We know what you’re thinking: 318 things in one?! It might be hard to believe, but this organizational pick comes from expert organizer Janelle Cohen (who recently partnered with Kelley Blue Book), and it’s her best-kept secret for staying prepared and organized in the car.
She recommends having a kit to all her friends, family, and clients—just in case. “2024 is gearing up to be a big year of travel in my life, and with my car being an extension of my home, having an organized kit in my car helps guarantee that essential items are accessible during the unexpected,” she explains.
While it’s nearly impossible to name all 318 individual things this emergency preparedness kit includes, a few of the highlights include a rain poncho, bandages, glow sticks, a folding shovel, and more—all neatly nestled in organized compartments.
OHill 16-Pack Desk Adhesive Cable Clip
Amazon
If your wires are constantly out of control, this deal on a 16-pack of adhesive cable clips is the best $7 you’ll ever spend.
“I am always on the go,” Cohen shares, “and these cable clips are a lifesaver to keep all my USB cords and charging ports from getting tangled. Not to mention, having a wireless charging pad is a true game-changer!”
In addition to being affordable, the cable organizers are extremely easy to use. In fact, 10,000 shoppers have found this out in the past month alone. The 16-pack includes six one-slot cable holders, four small double-slot cable holders, two larger double-slot cable holders, two triple-slot cable holders, and two five-slot cable holders.
Vtopmart 25-Piece Clear Plastic Drawer Organizers
Amazon
“2024 is the year to get the drawers in your home and office into shape,” Cohen says, speaking of one of the most common problem areas in the home. The expert organizer recommends this 25-piece set of clear, plastic dividers that comes in different shapes and sizes to fit each drawer’s needs.
“Drawer organizers are a simple yet effective way to maximize your space and see what you have and are the key to instant organization,” Cohen says. “I like to Tetris them into a drawer and put a different category in each compartment.”
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