People who organize homes for a living swear by these cheap tricks to make any room in your home look good

Whether it’s your kitchen or bedroom, a room with a lot of electronics or appliances also has a lot of cords. “Tangled wires on the floor can make any space look and feel messy,” says Ashley La Fond, owner of Of Space + Mind. She suggests hiding cords with an outlet concealer that can be run under furniture or along baseboards for a clean look. This one is backed by more than 48,000 five-star ratings from Amazon shoppers.

Reem Elkady, founder of Zen Organize Me, recommends an over-the-door clothing hanger as a drop zone for items you plan on re-wearing. “It can hold multiple clothing items, does not require drilling, and does not contribute to visual clutter because it hangs behind the door. And this one from Umbra is one of my all-time favorites.” Made from powder-coated steel, it features 14 round wooden pegs.

A cable management box is another great way to conceal unsightly cords. This popular option comes in either small or large to hold power strips of different sizes and has built-in slots for easy access to your cords. Use it near TV stands, desks, and other areas with lots of electronics.

“Hooks on closet doors are one of the best ways to keep clutter off your floor,” says Christensen. “It makes it easy to pick up and vacuum bedroom spaces.” This four-pack of adhesive hooks can be applied to any flat surface and each holds up to 15 pounds. Made from stainless steel, they’re available in silver, black, and white.

La Fond recommends adding "adhesive light strips under cabinets, in closets or utility spaces — anywhere you would like to brighten up," noting they’re especially great for dark closets. These battery-operated lights can be installed with the included screws or adhesive tape and turn on and off with a simple tap.

Amy Bloomer, founder and owner of Let Your Space Bloom, is a fan of this lazy Susan for its removable sections that allow you to keep similar categories of supplies together, whether you’re organizing tea bags, snacks, or coffee pods. She also appreciates the clear design, which makes it easy to see when a section is running low. “It's a visual cue to restock,” she says.

Following Bloomer’s suggestion to use clear organizers, these stackable bins are a great way to keep track of food in the fridge. The set includes four wide bins and four smaller ones, and they have durable handles so they’re easy to move around. Use them to store fruit, drinks, cheeses, and more, and easily see when you’re running low on certain items.

"Sturdy matching hangers are such a simple solution, but can really turn a closet around,” says Tracy McCubbin, founder and CEO of dClutterfly. “The cohesive, uniform look of matching hangers gives your closet a calm and organized feel. More importantly, hangers that don't break will keep your clothes hanging neatly and not on the floor. I use these flocked hangers in almost every client's closet, in addition to my own!"

Closet space can be tricky to use, especially if you don’t have shelves. Bloomer suggests using a fabric closet organizer to create damage-free, renter-friendly storage. “Large cubbies create additional organization space to neatly store sweaters, purses, and accessories,” she explains.

Bloomer recommends using stackable shelf organizers in cabinets to “optimize the vertical space, especially in bathrooms and in awkward spaces under sinks with pipes.” This set of four can be stacked in various configurations to fit your space and organizational needs. Made from durable wood and metal, the shelves come in bamboo, rustic brown, and gray marble finishes.

Another way to bring order to the space under bathroom and kitchen sinks is to use under-sink organizers. This set comes in a pack of two, with each organizer featuring two pull-out shelves that let you easily access your items. Use them to store soap, shampoo, lotion, and even small towels.

Ben Soreff, a professional organizer at House to Home Organizing, consistently recommends these slim hangers to clients because they “save you a ton of space in your closet.” Bonus: The soft velvet material and the built-in shoulder notches work to prevent clothes from slipping off and falling to the floor. Choose from colors including black, ivory, and mint green.

For another way to make the most of your closet space, try these vertical hangers. Sold in a four-pack, each hanger has five hooks to maximize your storage. They’re made from lightweight yet durable material and are also great for belts, bags, and other accessories.

Your kitchen drawer can get cluttered fast, so Heather Aiello, CEO and founder of The Organized You, recommends this expandable drawer organizer because it “elevates your silverware drawer instantly.” Aiello says it looks nice and makes it easy to keep everything organized, adding, “We use these in kitchens all the time.” Made from bamboo, it’s available in four colors.

Keeping sheets, pillowcases, and comforters in order can be a hassle, especially if you own sets in different sizes. Aiello suggests bedsheet bands to keep your linen closet organized, adding that they’re inexpensive, simple to use, and make it easy to find the sheet set you need. They’re available in twin, full, queen, king, and a mixed pack.

In order to keep things straight and avoid messy piles of clothes littering your bedroom, Courtney Cummings, founder and owner of The Stylish Organizer, has some advice: “Once you have your wardrobe figured out, group like items together — socks in one drawer, undergarments together, T-shirts, sweaters, dresses, etc. By grouping similar items together, you have a quick and easy reference of what you have, and it makes getting ready in the morning a little simpler.” This is made so much easier if you have an easy way to store clothes in your drawers, and for that, this underwear and sock organizer is great. Lay it in any drawer, and you’ll have 24 cells for individual socks, underwear, ties, you name it.

It’s fun to have a lot of beauty products, but less fun to figure out how to keep them from cluttering your counter space. Aiello advocates for a stackable organizer to pull together products and keep them in one tidy place. “Not only will things be organized it will also elevate the look of your bathroom counters,” she says.

Cummings says, “If you are in a situation where you don’t have a lot of built-in storage, look for furniture with hidden storage.” This storage ottoman is a great choice, and gives you a place to hide small items away to reduce clutter. Not only does the lid come off and give you space to store toys, blankets, or whatever you have in your space, but it even has a side pocket for magazines or remotes.

Aaron Christensen, resident cleaning expert and vice president of growth at Homeaglow, recommends a label maker as a way to keep track of what’s inside storage bins. As a bonus, he says, “Labels make it easier for family members or cleaning people to put away items.” This Bluetooth label maker is controlled with an app and doesn’t require any ink to use.

No shoe rack? Try this over-the-door organizer. Christensen recommends one of these as a way to keep your large shoe collection organized and out of the way. This highly rated option has 24 pockets that can hold 12 pairs of shoes. Alternatively, it can be used to organize pantry items, ties, and other small items.

Christensen notes that high-traffic areas of the home, like kitchen islands, build up clutter quickly. “A common issue is where to put the mail — try a small organizer on your countertop or side table,” he says. This metal mail holder provides a sleek way to keep letters, cards, and bills in one spot.

Brenda Scott, owner and operator of Tidy My Space, suggests using baskets with labels in hallway closets and entryways. “This is especially helpful gathering gloves, mitts, hats, dog accessories, any group of smaller items that the family members need as they head out the door,” she explains. This six-piece set comes in seven different colors so you can find one to match your home decor.

“Tables with drawers are a great use of space,” Scott says, noting you can easily hide remotes, mail, books, and other items that would otherwise clutter surfaces. This budget-friendly end table features three drawers plus a double-layer shelf. Choose from rustic brown, black, and white finishes.

“Bookcases not only house books, decorative objects, and precious photos, but they can also be used for off-season and holiday items with the right closed or opaque storage baskets and bins,” says Cummings. For that, pick up some opaque storage bins like these ones, with convenient handles and a contrasting lid. This set of five comes with two medium and two small bins, but you can pick up as many as you need. They can even stack on each other.

Cummings advices, “Mount a set of hooks in your entryway for everyday coats and bags, and add a small floating shelf to create a drop zone for your keys and wallet.” This rail hook is aesthetic but still super functional. The hooks lay flat when not in use, but also provide five hooks of added storage for coats, bags, hats, and scarves. Each hook can hold up to 5 pounds.

“Not a ‘home organization’ piece you'd typically consider, but a sturdy cross-cut shredder can help you eliminate mail clutter which will make your home less messy,” advises McCubbin. “Going three to five days without opening your mail creates piles that make more piles. By investing in a shredder and opening your mail over it, you can reduce 80% of the mail clutter laying around.” This Amazon Basics shredder can shred up to 12 thick sheets of paper at a time, but it also comes in cheaper six- and eight-sheet versions, or in a larger size that shreds up to 240 pieces of paper at a time.

If you have a substantial water bottle collection, odds are you often find yourself knocking them over as you reach for the one you want to use, says Lauren Saltman, professional organizer and owner at Living. Simplified. LLC. If that’s the case, she recommends getting a stackable water bottle holder. Featuring a clear design, this one holds up to six bottles and fits easily in a cabinet or the fridge.

You can use small containers like this fruit bowl to keep your kitchen counter more organized, says Saltman. This bowl has a diameter of 12 inches, giving plenty of space to store bananas, apples, oranges, and other fruits. The bamboo interior and white outer layer also bring a chic look to your kitchen.

“I swear by mix and match drawer organizers in every drawer in the home,” says Lucy Milligan Wahl, owner of LMW Edits, a boutique professional organizing company based in San Francisco. “I like to use clear recycled plastic anywhere that will need to be cleaned more frequently, like a kitchen or a bathroom.” This set of organizers comes with 25 pieces in assorted sizes so you can configure them best to suit your drawer. They also come with tiny silicone pads to put on the bottom to prevent them from slipping and sliding around.

Make laundry easier on yourself by sorting dirty clothes right away, says Julianna Melamed, founder of Full Service Living, who suggests getting a hamper with two compartments. “One section for whites and one for darks,” she explains. “With one of these, you no longer have to waste time going through dirty clothes! Also, the two-in-one solution reduces visual clutter.” This divided hamper also comes with two removable bags for carrying clothes to the washer.

Cummings says, “Need better pantry storage? Opt for stackable bins and baskets to capitalize on your vertical space.” These clear pantry bins are perfect and easily stack on each other. The clear sides make it quick to see what’s inside, and their 12-inch length will fit in most pantries, and still gives you plenty of room to store dry goods.

Cummings recommends clear shelf dividers for creating designated spaces for everything in your closet. She says, “These clear shelf dividers are great in a linen closet to provide more structure for your towel stacks.” This pack of six clear shelf dividers is easy to install inside your clothing or linen closet, and can be adjusted as you reorganize your closet. It’s no wonder these are best-sellers.

Shallow medicine cabinets are inevitable in some bathroom layouts, but they don’t have to mean minimal storage. Cummings says, “If you are working with a traditional shallow medicine cabinet in your bathroom, opt for a two-tier riser for your medications if you can. Using an organizer like this will allow you to fit more bottles into the same area because you are maximizing the vertical space.”

This adhesive shelf is inspired by that advice, and is easy to stick to the interior of your medicine cabinet to double the space in your medicine cabinet. Worried about the adhesive damaging your cabinets? You can also opt for a stackable design.

“If you are using a bathroom cabinet or closet to store personal care products or medications, try lazy Susan turntables,” says Cummings. These 9.25-inch turntables fit the bill, and give you rotatable storage for all of your extra bathroom supplies. “You can load up each turntable with several items and reach everything with a simple spin,” she says. They work great in the kitchen, as well.

Cummings recommends using clear plastic shoe boxes for extra storage. She says, “These are fantastic for linen closets, as they can be stacked and they can hold extra bottles of your most used items. They also work wonders for all of your first aid supplies.” This set of six shoes boxes is easy to stack and designed to be clear, so you can see what you have stored inside. The front of each box opens to reveal what you have stored inside, and you can stack them how you see fit.

Cummings says, “Pro tip: Don’t forget to label each box so you know which one to grab when you (or your kiddo) gets the sniffles or you run out of your favorite shampoo.”

Listen, you can never have too many labels. Cummings advises, “Label everything. Yes, you read that correctly. One of the best ways to keep a space organized is designating a home for every single item.” This label maker is popular and has Bluetooth functionality that allows you to create labels via the associated app. It’s hardly surprising that 20,0000 Amazon shoppers and counting have purchased this in the last month alone.

Jenny Dietsch, CEO of Getting It Done Organizing, recommends freestanding storage cabinets. She says, “Store rarely used items, like holiday dishes, seasonal linens, or specialty appliances, in a coat closet, utility closet, or a dedicated cabinet in the garage.” This tiny freestanding cabinet is perfect for tight areas, and gives you three tiers of storage for smaller items. Tuck it in to small spaces in your closet or bathroom — it’ll add valuable storage where you need it.

Corralling the items in your cabinets is an essential part of keeping your kitchen looking good. Dietsch has this advice: “Check to make sure all lids in your kitchen have a mate. If you’re missing a top of bottom, you’ll likely reach for it less. Make space and let it go.” Once you’ve gotten rid of the lids that don’t match, store the ones that do on this vertical lid organizer. You’ll free up space inside your cabinet, and you’ll never have to hunt in your kitchen for the matching lid to your cup.

“For home offices I will match the material [of the drawer organizer] to the aesthetic of the office,” says Wahl. For example, if your office has a grey palette or a minimalist Scandi (or Japandi) design, try these gray felt drawer organizers — though they come in 16 other colors, too, including bold orange, pink, blue, and green for kids’ playrooms.

“Cascading hooks are a great way to combine workout sets or matching outfits,” says Dietsch. This space-saving option allows you to build an entire outfit in one. Each metal hanger has five tiers, so you can pair pants, tops, underwear, bras, and a jacket all on the same hanger. Or, more traditionally, you can use these to store pants and skirts vertically, saving you that much more space in your closet.

Back of the door storage is key for keeping things organized. And when you install these in closets, like your bedroom closet, linen closet, or pantry, they disappear from sight. Dietsch cosigns, “I also love using an over-the-door rack for accessories.” This over-the-door organizer has two sturdy hooks that fit over the back of your door to create five tiers of storage for everything from extra pantry items, to medicines and emergency supplies, to extra toilet paper.

Dietsch offers this reminder: “You could also use adhesive bins on your walls and behind doors. Use every inch!” This adhesive wire rack is great for the interior of your cabinets. It can store multiple containers of those everyday kitchen items, like sandwich bags, cling wrap, or tinfoil.

“There’s quite a bit of real estate under your sink if you get creative,” says Dietsch. This bathroom storage organizer has two tiers, so you can store items on both levels, thus doubling your storage space. This comes in a set of two, so you can use them both under your bathroom sink, or move one under your kitchen sink to store extra sponges, dishwasher soap, and paper towels.

“For dressers and closet drawers, I prefer fabric-lined drawer organizers to be sure clothes don't snag,” says Wahl. This 12-pack of organizers is made of a smooth non-woven fabric and also comes in packs of 15, 18, and 24 — and in a bunch of different colors, too.

Dietsch offers this advice: “Buy hooks to make space for towels and robes on the back of your bathroom doors.” There’s nothing that ruins the aesthetic of a bathroom quite like a towel on the floor. These adhesive hooks look so chic, and come in a pack of four that you can distribute throughout your bathroom. They each hold multiple pounds, so you can hang towels and other shower accessories here.

When it comes to making the most of small spaces, “don't forget the backs of doors: put a shoe rack on a closet door or store toiletries on a bathroom door,” advides Wahl. This over-the-door organizer can be used in bathrooms, laundry rooms, or pantries to keep everything from cosmetics to dry foods organized, without taking up any precious drawer or cabinet space.

“I swear by an in-drawer knife organizer. If a client has available drawer space, getting that big knife block off the counter opens up so much visual space for the work of food prep and cooking,” says Wahl. This in-drawer knife block holds up to 16 knives at a time and keeps the blades protected in the process.

“People vastly underestimate the utility of a stepladder! Especially when you're utilizing those high storage spaces, it's so helpful to have a step ladder within reach,” says Wahl. For around $60, you can get this foldable three-step ladder from Amazon, which boasts a farmhouse-chic aesthetic that will fit in with both older and more modern homes alike.

“We also really like the SpaceAid Drawer Dividers from Amazon,” says Juliana Meidl, founder and owner of Serenity at Home Detroit. “They have a great price point and the flexibility to customize the drawer.” These drawer dividers are adjustable in size, so you can configure them to your liking, and because they’re made of bamboo, they look great, too.

“Hands down my favorite organizing product is a turntable/lazy susan,” says Meidl. “They come in several sizes and styles. They can be as small as 9 [inches] or as large as 18 [inches] and some have sides and some don't. Some of them also have removable dividers which work really well.” This one is particularly ideal for cosmetics, though it could be used to organize just about anything, be it in a pantry, home office, medicine cabinet, or bathroom.

Meidl says that her team “[loves] using bins and baskets to keep our client's homes organized.” She adds, “The types and styles we use depend on many things, including the budget, overall style of the home and the unique features of the space. Regardless of the product that we use we always recommend labeling everything.” This set of storage cubes makes it easy to do so, since they come with eight horizontal windows so you can insert your own labels. The set comes with the labels themselves, as well as a marker.

“For the kitchen, one overlooked product is over-the-door organizers. These can be used for big pantry doors or even on the backs of cabinet doors,” advises Barbara Metzel, owner and lead organizer with Professional Organizing Plus. This over-the-door organizer is easy to install and comes in a few different shapes and sizes. Choose from black or white.

“I recommend investing in organizing products that hide the contents of each bin. So, refrain from any clear bins and focus on fabric bins and large, non-see-through plastic bins,” suggests Metzel. These storage containers are more aesthetically pleasing than most, thanks to their attractive wheat-color lids. They’re sold in a few different multi-packs, and also have handles for transporting from room to room with ease.

Cube storage organizers are another favorite of Metzel’s. This one, which is stackable, can be configured in all sorts of different ways, either on its own or inside a closet. Choose from eight different colors, including a few bolder options — like blue and pink — for kids’ playrooms.

“Tension rods in cabinets can maximize the vertical space for cleaning supplies or lightweight baking items,” advises Sandy Eaton, a professional home organizer at New Day Organizing, of this clever hack. You can insert these tension rods just about anywhere — in a cabinet, pantry, or wine room, for example, and there’s no tricky installation required.