These 10 Essentials Are an Easy Way to Combat Clutter

The kitchen is the heart of the home and a prime target for clutter. Organized kitchen cupboards go a long way towards keeping your kitchen in order, but cavernous cabinets often lead to a disorganized jumble of pots and pans — leading to mess and hassle when it’s time to cook. A simple, functional solution? Place a pan organizer rack inside your cupboard to make it easier to keep all your pots, pans and lids in order.

Heavy-Duty Kitchenware Pan Divider, Pot Lid, and Pot, Pan Organizer Rack Holder, Wayfair.ca, $66.

From collecting dirty laundry to sorting clothes once clean, the laundry process seems to attract clutter at every stage. Upgrade your laundry system with an organizer on wheels that takes the hassle out of the process. Look for features like multiple compartments, a shelf for folding and a rail for hanging clothes.

Laundry Sorter, Wayfair.ca, $173.

It’s a common situation: you open the front door after returning home from a long day… and nearly trip on a pile of shoes. Make it easy to keep footwear, coats and other out-the-door essentials organized — while adding some style and functionality to your entryway — with a versatile hall tree and shoe storage bench. And, for extra decluttering points, add in a few chic baskets to the shelves to keep things like gloves and scarves out of sight.

Bellen Hall Tree 60” Wide with Bench and Shoe Storage, Wayfair.ca, $530.

If you’re wondering how to declutter your home fast, gathering and sorting all the papers, flyers, receipts and mail that have accumulated on counters and shelves is an excellent place to start.

Once that’s done, find a dedicated spot to keep those papers organized as they enter the home in the future. A wall-mounted organizer is a clever option to keep paper off the counter. Bonus? When everything goes in one spot, it’s easy to see when it’s time to do another sort-and-recycle session.

Wall Organizer, Wayfair.ca, $79.

Keep your go-to kitchen ingredients like sugar and oats easy to access — while adding some beautiful style to your countertop — with decorative and practical ceramic canisters. Each canister in this matching trio features an airtight seal and a raised textile pattern for a pop of pretty texture.

Ceramic/Porcelain Canisters (Set of 3), Wayfair.ca, $146.

Toys, books and art supplies are all part of the fun of playtime and creative days for children. Still, the wave of clutter that kids can leave in their wake can feel seriously overwhelming — especially if you regularly find yourself stepping on errant toy blocks. A tiered toy organizer with multiple removable bins makes it easier to keep toys organized and in their place when playtime’s over.

Toy Organizer with Bins, Wayfair.ca, $112.

Your bedroom should be a sanctuary for rest and relaxation, but it’s also a common place for clutter to build up — especially if you’re short on closet and storage space. If that’s your situation, get creative and give your room a once-over for spaces that may be underused.

Space under the bed, for example, often just gathers dust. Fill a few under-bed storage bags with out-of-season clothes, seasonal items or extra blankets to make it useful and reduce clutter.

Under-the-Bed Storage Bag, Wayfair.ca, $38.

Keeping fit can be fun, but gear like yoga mats, resistance bands and dumbbells can be a source of clutter when your workout is over. A dedicated rack for fitness and sports equipment makes keeping things tidy in small spaces or home gyms easy.

Freestanding Sports Rack, Wayfair.ca, $162.

Can you ever have too much kitchen storage or prep space? Make the most of any unused floor space in your kitchen with a versatile kitchen cart. A cart on wheels can be moved as needed, and it adds an extra work surface when preparing a big meal for friends and family. Opt for a cart that features a few drawers and shelves for added storage savvy and keep clutter at a minimum.

Ariayah Solid Wood Top Kitchen Island, Wayfair.ca, $254.

If you do any work from home, there’s a good chance that your home office can get a little chaotic if you let it. A desktop organizer that provides dedicated spaces for papers, pens and supplies keeps clutter off your workspace and makes things easy to find. We love an organizer with a few drawers to keep small items and cables organized and out of sight, too.

Weston Wooden Office Desktop Organizer, Wayfair.ca, $84.