Clear Out the Kitchen

If your kitchen looks like this, it’s no wonder you don’t want to cook dinner. According to an article at About.com, you can organize your kitchen in 30 to 90 minutes using these 14 tips. General guidelines include pre-planning your storage needs before beginning and storing all cleaning products away from food. For tips on organizing dishware, cabinet spaces and creating a food-storage system, read the Home Organizing Ideas blog, which is full of detailed suggestions that will streamline your kitchen routine. If cabinet space is sparse, consider an adjustable storage rack ($40), a versatile storage system that fits over a door either vertically or horizontally, as a whole unit, or as separate units. If you’ve got the wall space, store spices in this decorative rack designed to recall an era of old-time blacksmithing ($20) or customize it yourself with this sleekly utilitarian steel grid system (left) and add whatever shelves, baskets or hooks you like (price varies).

Save That Bathroom

Keeping the bathroom organized is a challenge, especially if you’re sharing it with others. Try Creative Homemaking’s “Ten Tips to an Organized Bathroom.” We especially like this suggestion: Give each household member a different colored basket to fill with toiletries with no sharing. Make sure everyone has his or her own toothpaste, eye drops, cosmetics and grooming supplies. Each person will keep the basket in the bedroom and can select a basket that goes with their room décor. A caddy is compact way to store shampoo and soaps. Make use of wasted corner space with this freestanding oil-rubbed bronze corner shower caddy ($299). Towels and bathroom necessities can take their place in this this space-saving three-piece set with an over-the-commode étagère, towel stand and wall shelf ($99 to $115, right).

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