Favorite Containers for Home Organizing

By Allison Carter, CPO®

Every organizer comes to rely upon a few choice containers and other products that can be used in a variety of situations.

And we love to share our favorites with our friends and colleagues.

Here is a list of some old standbys.

Home Office:

• file folders
• hanging files
• file Drawers
• drawer Dividers
• screen Risers
  
• printer stand
• pencil holder
  
• cd binders and cases
  
• magazine boxes
  
• desktop file box 
  
• good chair

KITCHEN

• lazy susan
• can risers/tiers
• lid organizers
• drawer dividers
• shelf risers
• elfa door spice rack
• glideout shelves
• tupperware® Modular Mates

CLOSET

• huggable hangers
• shoebag
• purse bag
• purse cubbies
• elfa drawers
• sweater bags
• overdoor hooks
• valet rod
• tie-belt rack
• scarf hanger
• clear shoe boxes
• sock drawers
• Command hooks

BATHROOM

• shelf risers
• pull out drawers
• shower caddy
• little drawers – Sterilite
• 3m command hooks

LAUNDRY ROOM

• little bins
• elfa drawers
• shoe bags (to catch little items)
• pull out drying rack
• lingerie hanger
• pull out ironing board
• ironing board and iron rack
• hamper in every room

What are your favorites? And where do you use them most?

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