Five Places in an Apartment Where Clutter Constantly Accumulates: How to Organize Storage Once and for All

Every month you tidy up, but chaos returns again? Perhaps the issue isn't with you, but with improper storage organization. Let's find out how to turn problematic zones into functional spaces without major expenses.

Main points from the article:

• The entrance hall requires a thoughtful system for seasonal items;

• 70% of clutter on the kitchen is expired food and unnecessary dishes;

• In a child's room, it's important to create an understandable system for the child;

• The balcony often becomes a storage for unwanted items;

• Proper storage systems pay off through the preservation of items.

Entrance Hall: Where to Store What You Actually Need

The main problem with the entrance hall is seasonal clothing and footwear. Often everything is stored mixed together, creating chaos.

What Works:

• Modular storage systems with adjustable shelves;

• Two-level hangers: top for adults, bottom for children;

• Boxes with labels for different seasons;

• A shelf for 'emergency' items by the entrance.

Kitchen: How to Stop Losing Food

On the kitchen, items are most often lost:

• Spices and sauces;

• Grains and pasta;

• Rarely used dishes;

• Plastic containers.

Solutions:

• Transparent containers for grains with packing date;

• Slide-out systems for spices;

• The rule 'one inside — one outside' for dishes;

• Regular review of the refrigerator.

Child's Room: A System Understandable to a Child

The main principle is that everything should be accessible to the child and easy to clean up.

Working Solutions:

• Open shelves at child's eye level;

• Baskets in different colors for various types of toys;

• Labeling each item's place;

• Rotation of toys by season.

Balcony: From Storage to Useful Space

The balcony often becomes a 'black hole' for items you're sorry to throw away. How to fix this:

• Divide the space into zones;

• Use airtight containers;

• Install adjustable shelves.

Set a rule: store only what you use once per season.

How to Maintain Order Without Effort

Create a clear system:

• All items must have their place;

• Use labels and markings;

• Store similar items together.

Set Simple Rules:

• Sort items immediately upon entering;

• Return items to their places after use;

• Do regular reviews.

Remember: Perfect order is not about minimalism or expensive storage systems. It's about proper space organization tailored to your habits and needs.

How Much Will Order Cost

The basic set for storage organization:

• Storage containers: from 200 rubles;

• Drawer organizers: from 300 rubles;

• Hooks and holders: from 100 rubles;

• Labels and markers: from 150 rubles.

You can start small and gradually add new solutions. The key is to create a system that works specifically for you.

Cover: Design Project by Julia Bariskina