Organizing Tricks

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  Chaos-control for those notorious hot spots: entryways, closets, and kitchens.
  
  Entryways
  
  A tiered shelf fits bins to control the usual clutter suspects: everything from gym clothes to woolens to toys. Since this area is a magnet for sunglasses and wallets, look for a piece with drawers so every last accessory or business card has its place.

  Justin Bernhaut

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  A mudroom doesn't have to be muddy. Whimsical antler hooks provide plenty of storage (no more coats on the floor!) as well as visual interest.

  Miguel Flores-Vianna

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  Even if it's a back or side door, your home's primary entrance is the natural place for organization HQ. A sturdy magazine rack with slots for different people or types of materials makes sorting the mail a breeze. Basic hooks hold keys and leashes, and a divided tray is a convenient drop spot for easily lost cell phones, wallets, and loose change.

  Antonis Achilleos

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  Closets
  
  This functional and fun system installed by Creative Closets has a place for everything. Curtains frame your entire collection or hide it away.

  Joshua McHugh

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  A custom-built storage unit transforms a featureless bedroom into a high-fuctioning haven. Best of all, the shelving can be hidden behind curtains and a shade.

  John Gruen

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  Another clever way to hide storage: stainless steel Metro shelving stores kids' toys in bins, and a curtain with a grown-up friendly pattern conceals the whole apparatus when playtime's over.

  Melanie Acevedo

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  No closet? It's no problem when you invest in an amazing desk with nooks and shelves enough for all your greeting cards, stationery, and knickknacks.

  Annie Schlechter

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  Customized closet doors with bulletin boards painted robin's egg blue are an ingenious spot for invitations, memos, and all manner of inspirations.

  Melanie Acevedo

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  Divided shelves guarantee that every bead and bauble has a home -- and reduces nasty tangles.

  Annie Schechter

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  The Kitchen
  
  When maximizing kitchen storage space, steal tricks from the pros. Metro shelving provides easy access to dishes and cookware and supports bottles that dispense favorite aperitifs.

  Melanie Acevedo