I Did a Massive Organizational Overhaul of My Home—Here’s Everything I Used to Declutter Each Room

I moved into a new apartment four months ago, and it’s been an ever-evolving task to keep it organized. When I first moved, I bought the obvious things like utensil holders, command hooks, shoe racks, and pantry organizers. After a few weeks, I noticed that my closets weren’t being utilized to their fullest extent and got storage bins and hangers galore. But in the last two weeks, the spots “I’d get to later” suddenly became so frustrating that I went straight to my favorite retailers (Amazon and Target, obviously) and curated one of the largest shopping carts I’ve made in months in the hopes to get my home in order. Spoiler: My home and my mental health feel so much better. 

I finally took care of the laissez-faire way my home gym equipment was stored, the underwear drawer that was in complete disarray, and my pantry and entryway closets that were littered with stacks of boxes. With these storage bins, rolling carts, utility shelves, and garment racks, I finally feel like everything in my home has a designated place. And you can shop them below for as low as $8. 

Editor-Loved Home Organizers

• CX Four-Tier Heavy Duty Storage Shelving Unit, $100 (was $110); amazon.com.
• Brightroom Large Y-Weave Decorative Storage Basket, $8; target.com.
• Brightroom Three-Drawer Medium Cart, $12 (was $15); target.com.
• Cap Barbell A-Frame Dumbell Weight Rack, $30 (was $50); amazon.com.
• Brightroom Set of Four Collapsible Fabric Drawer Organizers, $12; target.com.
• Joyroom Six-Pack Magnetic Cable Clips, $10 with coupon (was $17); amazon.com.
• Amazon Basics Four-Shelf Adjustable Shelving Unit, $39; amazon.com.
• Brightroom Y-Weave Curved Decorative Storage Basket, $9; target.com.
• Brightroom Braided Seagrass Crate, $15; target.com.
• Perber 40-Inch Clear Garment Bags, $18 with coupon (was $20); amazon.com.
• Brightroom Metal Garment Rack, $40; target.com.

CX Four-Tier Heavy Duty Storage Shelving Unit

I have a storage unit in my basement that was wildly underutilized. In an effort to move my boxes of towels, sheets, off-season clothing, and luggage downstairs, I snagged this shelving unit to hold them all in one place, and get them out of my overcrowded entryway closet. It took less than 10 minutes to assemble and holds up to 200 pounds or the equivalent of eight 27-gallon boxes. 

Brightroom Large Y-Weave Decorative Storage Basket

These storage baskets were a lifesaver in organizing paper goods in my pantry, kitchen linens, yoga blocks and resistance bands, cat supplies, and more. I purchased several of the $8 boxes and placed them anywhere a container was lacking in my home. Needless to say, they’re the best catchall organizers I’ve ever purchased. I’m already anticipating getting a few more to stow my winter accessories like hats and mittens. 

Brightroom Three-Drawer Medium Cart

This three-drawer rolling cart took care of a surprising storage problem that was the origin of my organization woes: my cleaning device attachments. The little parts that come with electric spin scrubbers, steam cleaners, and handheld vacuums are easy to lose and difficult to store. I initially kept each attachment in its original box on the floor of my pantry, but with this rolling cart, they get their own easy-to-reach cubby while opening up space in my closet. I also store all of my reusable grocery bags in the cart, too. 

My home finally got the refresh it needed with these clever and affordable organizers. Keep scrolling below to shop my favorite weight racks, garment bags, cable clips, and more. 

Cap Barbell A-Frame Dumbbell Weight Rack

Brightroom Set of Four Collapsible Fabric Drawer Organizer

Joyroom Six-Pack Magnetic Cable Clips

Amazon Basics Four-Shelf Adjustable Storage Shelving Unit

Brightroom Y-Weave XL Curved Decorati