Our Top 2018 Storage and Organization Ideas—Just in Time for Spring Cleaning

Like pots and their lids, food storage containers and their tops can rarely be found in the same place. Instead of storing the bases in a cabinet and the lids in a drawer, dedicate adequate space near the refrigerator. Nest similarly shaped bases together and align tops vertically to save space and stay organized.

Do you still have a 2017 calendar hanging in the home office? Break out the Martha Stewart Crafts chalkboard paint in your favorite colors and create a calendar template on a spare wall. Mark it up throughout the month, then erase and start fresh. You’ll never miss a doctor’s appointment or dinner party again!

Crammed accordion files and ripped paper folders aren’t the best at keeping your important documents safe. Replace worn out office supplies with stackable organizers. Store items in file boxes to save for future reference and keep more timely materials within reach in neatly stacked inboxes.

Don’t just hide clutter—organize your odds and ends inside colorful wooden boxes! Replace the mismatched storage containers in your office, the craft room, or even your junk drawer. It will be so much easier to find a paperclip or safety pin when you’re not rummaging through every drawer in the house. Plus, a bright coat of Martha Stewart Crafts multi-surface paint adds a pop of color to any room.

Instead of hastily flipping through your notebook trying to find a page sans scribble, opt for a new one that’s customized to your organization needs. Once you have the shell of this Discbound notebook picked out (we love the bright Martha blue!), add paper, dividers, plastic pockets, a checklist memo pad, and more. And when you run out of writing space, switch out the used ones for new!

Avid bakers are all too familiar with recipes that call for ingredients to be mixed in separate bowls. And when all is said and done, you’ve used almost everything in your kitchen. Replace your set of mismatched mixing bowls with a set that nests—we promise it makes a huge difference. You’ll have the versatility of multiple bowls in various sizes, but they’ll only take up the space of one. Choose a set made from melamine for durability—these also come with lids for food storage.

Stacking baking sheets, muffin tins, and cutting boards on top of each not only puts wear and tear on them, it’s also difficult to pull them out of the cabinet without a toppling mess. Instead, install vertical spacers inside a cabinet. You’ll be able to clearly see your inventory and easily take them out for use.

Variety is the spice of life, but sometimes it can take up valuable space in the kitchen. Condense your seasonings into a rack that does double duty; this one can be folded flat for drawer storage or used easel-style on the countertop. The bamboo construction is eco-friendly and 16 spices are included, from basil and oregano to pizza seasoning and herbes de provence.

Food, treats, water and food bowls, leash, shampoo, nail clippers—your four-legged family member has a lot of stuff to keep track of! Install a pet center in the kitchen to corral supplies and keep them safely out of reach from young hands. And a toe-kick drawer underneath your cabinet that can easily store your pooch's food bowl when dinnertime is over.

Store the knife block, cooking tools, and canisters in a pull-out drawer to free up valuable counter space. They’ll still be within reach, but you won’t have to worry about knocking them over during meal prep. Do you have a small kitchen and want to take advantage of every nook and cranny? See how Martha maximizes small spaces in this video.

If you’d prefer having your cooking tools within reach on the counter, condense them into a crock. Color coordinate with your kitchen’s theme so it’s both functional and decorative.

Sacks of flour and sugar can get messy and cause the ingredients to go stale. Pack these cooking and baking fundamentals into canisters that can either sit on the counter or live in the pantry. Look for varieties that have a tight sealing lid to keep clouds of powder at bay.

What if you could bring together the dry erase board, pen cup, stationery, mail inbox and outbox, and kitchen junk drawer into one unit? Write the grocery list, keep track of keys, take note of upcoming after-school activities, and collect coupons with this convenient and functional unit that’s built into your kitchen cabinetry. See how Martha creates a family-friendly kitchen with this video.

A digital-friendly home can mean power and charging cords galore. Install a retractable power pod in the corner of your kitchen counter to ask as a home base for cell phones, tablets, and fitness trackers. When it’s not in use, it can retract below the surface and give you more countertop space.

Is your bathroom vanity in need of a glamorous makeover? Clear off your countertop and tidy up the room by stowing away extra towels, the clothes hamper, cosmetics, and toiletries inside thoughtfully designed cabinets. Looking for inspiration? See how Martha transitions kitchen cabinetry into a custom bath vanity with this video.