Top 5 Home Organization Ideas to Declutter for 2026
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As interior designers, we know the right home organization ideas can completely transform how your home feels and how you function in it. If the end of the year has left your spaces a little overstimulated, cluttered, or overflowing from the holidays, consider this your gentle, friendly nudge to reset. Whether you’re craving better storage ideas, a more functional layout, or more breathing room in your most-used spaces, these simple year-end refresh steps can make your home feel brand-new without a full makeover!
Below, we’re sharing our favorite home organization ideas that are designer-approved and simple enough to start today!
1. Do a Quick Declutter of High-Traffic Areas
Before you even think about bins, labels, or fancy systems, we want you to start small. High-traffic areas collect the most visual noise, so tackling these first gives you a big return with minimal effort.
Start With the Spaces You Touch Every Day
Think:
Your entryway
Kitchen counters
Living room
Pantry
Spend 15–20 minutes per space and use our go-to four-pile method:
Keep / Donate / Toss / Relocate
It’s simple, it’s quick, and it instantly makes your home feel less chaotic.
Why This Matters
We promise that 80% of the “cluttered feeling” will disappear just by clearing out surfaces and removing items that are living in the wrong spot. It’s not glamorous, but it works!
Designer tip: This is your first step, but it’s an important one! You’re not committing to deep organization yet; you’re just clearing the runway so you can actually see the opportunities for your next round of home organization ideas.
2. Reset Your Kitchen & Pantry After the Holidays
If there’s one place in the home that gets completely thrown off during the holiday season, it’s the kitchen. Between extra baking ingredients, gifted food, special snacks, and hosting supplies, your cabinets and pantry probably need a little love.
Do a Post-Holiday Pantry Purge
Before the new year, remove:
Expired foods
Leftover holiday items you won’t use
Random snacks that nobody actually likes (we’ve all got them)
Duplicates hiding behind larger containers
This is the perfect moment to embrace fresh storage ideas that make your pantry feel visually clean. Clear bins, airtight containers, risers, and lazy Susans are small investments that create instant order. If you love kitchen pantry organization, consider this your playground!
Create a “Daily Use” Zone
This could be:
Coffee station
Smoothie corner
Breakfast grab-and-go shelf
Kids’ snack bin
Having a designated area for everyday essentials streamlines mornings and reduces clutter across the entire kitchen.
When we work with clients on kitchen pantry organization, this single shift often becomes a game-changer for how the whole household flows.
3. Create a Smart Storage Plan for Holiday Decor
Holiday decorations are magical…until it’s time to put them away. Suddenly, it’s a guessing game of “What bin did this even go in last year?” or “Do I keep this ornament I didn’t touch?”
As designers, we’ve found that holiday clutter is often emotional, because sentimental pieces matter. But sticking to what you love (and letting the rest go) helps you curate a festive home that feels intentional, not overwhelming.
Pack Holiday Decor With Intention
To simplify next year’s setup:
Group décor by room or theme
Use clear bins so you can see your inventory
Label everything (future you will thank you)
Donate items that didn’t get used this season
Good holiday decoration storage doesn’t just reduce clutter, it reduces stress!
Opening your bins next November and actually knowing what’s going on? Incredible.
Make a Quick “Buy Next Year” List
While everything is fresh in your mind, note:
What broke
What you ran out of
What you wished you had
That way, when décor hits the shelves again next fall, you’re ahead of the game instead of guessing.
4. Organize Kids’ Toys & Make Room for the New
If you have kids, you already know: December can turn your home into a toy explosion.
Before the new year settles in, carve out an hour for a toy reset. This is one of the biggest sanity-saving home organization ideas for families.
Do a Year-End Toy Clean-Out
Use four categories:
Donate (gently used toys)
Sell (bigger items or sets)
Toss (broken pieces, missing parts)
Keep (what your child still loves)
From there, it’s all about smart toy storage.
Keep Storage Simple Enough for Kids
Think:
Labeled baskets
Cubbies
Clear plastic tubs
Easy-access zones
Our biggest designer tip: keep systems simple so kids can actually participate. When every toy has a zone, basket, or bin, cleanup becomes quick, consistent, and sustainable. Kids are far more likely to help maintain order when the system is intuitive and easy to clean up.
Sentimental Items? Separate Them.
We’re parents too, so we get it. Some toys are more memory than utility. Just make sure those pieces live in a clearly labeled keepsake bin, not mixed in with daily toys.
5. Refresh the Spaces You Use Most
You’ve decluttered, sorted, and reorganized. Now it’s time for the fun part: making everything feel fresh and cozy again!
Start With Textiles
Swap in:
New throw pillows
Soft blankets
Fresh towels
Washable pillow covers
These quick updates bring instant warmth and visual texture without requiring a full redesign.
Do a Quick Design Reset
Try:
Touching up scuffed walls
Cleaning and dusting shelving
Restyling surfaces that feel crowded
Refreshing vignettes on bookcases or consoles
Think of this step as a chance to “lift” the energy of your home after a busy holiday season.
Reevaluate Your Furniture Layout
If you hosted during the holidays, you may have already noticed:
The flow felt off
Seating wasn’t ideal
Kids needed a play zone
Certain areas felt too tight
Now is the perfect moment to shuffle things around. Even a small shift can completely change the vibe of a room.
This step is less about storage ideas and more about restoring balance. Something we all crave as we move into a fresh new year.
Try a Quick Bedroom Reset Too
While you’re refreshing your main living areas, don’t forget the bedroom. It’s one of the easiest places to elevate with simple bedroom organization ideas that make daily routines smoother. Updated nightstand storage, a streamlined closet, under-bed bins, or a better setup for seasonal clothing can make your bedroom feel calmer and more intentional heading into the new year.
A Lighter, Calmer 2026 Starts Now
You don’t need a major renovation to make your home feel refreshed. With a few thoughtful home organization ideas, smart storage ideas, and organizational tweaks, you can create a home that feels clear, peaceful, and beautifully set up for the year ahead.
If you’re feeling inspired but not quite sure where to start, we’d love to help.
At Spaces in Bloom Designs, we specialize in transforming everyday homes into warm, functional spaces that reflect your lifestyle beautifully.
Ready for a home that feels lighter, calmer, and more you in 2026? Contact us today, and let’s create a plan that brings clarity, function, and beauty to every corner of your home.
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Want to bring some of these ideas to life right away? We pulled together a curated list of our favorite organizers, baskets, bins, and styling pieces to make your refresh even easier! Shop the full collection here.
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