Every Home Benefits from a Well-Organized 'All-Purpose' Storage Space - Discover Its Advantages
Welcome to the ingenious concept of an 'everything closet' - a game-changer for efficient home organization! This innovative space is like a modernized version of the utility room, consolidating the clutter into a single, well-designed area. Melanie Summers, the founder of I Speak Organized, sees this trend as a fantastic way to boost executive function, reduce decision fatigue, particularly for busy, ADHD individuals.
Think of it as the 'command center' of your home, positioned near the entryway, garage, or hallway. It's where you store all the everyday essentials that don't belong in the kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom. It's not exactly a free-spirited entryway storage idea, though; it requires some careful planning to ensure it stays clutter-free and useful.
The ideal 'everything closet' should have dedicated zones for utility supplies, health and wellness essentials, pet care items, paper goods, gifting supplies, cleaning items, and more. To keep it organized and easy to navigate, consider labeling each zone with large, bold visual labels or icons, especially for kids, neurodivergent adults, or larger households.
To keep items readily accessible, use containers like clear bins or open baskets, and add a 'dump bin' for items you can't immediately place. Avoid deep shelves in favor of tiered risers or drawer-style pull-out bins for visibility. Additionally, maximize high closet shelves with shelf risers and make use of the space under the sink if available.
Don't forget to create a monthly routine for resetting and auditing your everything closet. A simple checklist inside the door can help maintain order, and assigning fun chores like a 'closet coffee date' can make decluttering more enjoyable.
For those short on floor space, consider wall-mounted or stackable storage solutions. With these tips, your everything closet will be a practical and essential addition to your home. Plus, it's a perfect excuse for a splash of 'dopamine decor' to brighten up your minimalist living space.
- With the rising trend in interior design, the 'everything closet' is becoming a popular choice for efficient home organization, serving as a modernized version of the utility room.
- This 'command center' of your home, often situated near the entryway, garage, or hallway, functions as a centralized storage solution for everyday items that typically clutter the kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom.
- The 'dopamine decor' of a well-organized 'everything closet' can enhance your home's aesthetics, aligning with the current lifestyle and home-improvement trends.
- To ensure the 'everything closet' remains clutter-free and useful, consider employing home-and-garden ideas like labeling zones with large, bold visual labels, utilizing containers like clear bins or open baskets, and adding a 'dump bin' for misplaced items.
- As part of your monthly routine, maintain the organization of your 'everything closet' by auditing and resetting it, creating a simple checklist inside the door, and even turning decluttering into a fun 'closet coffee date' activity.
