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17 Easy Decluttering Solutions from the Experts

Find out how to get rid of clutter in your home with these top organizing tips.
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Counter Tray for Bathroom

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The secret to keeping clutter and disorder out of the bathroom is to keep all the small, loose items that are used there in separate containers, then group them together on a tray.
Video: Budget bathroom makeovers>
Reprinted with permission of Hearst Communications, Inc.
1 of 19 Photo: José Picayo

Double-Duty Furniture

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Use furniture that can double as storage. Interior designer Myra Hoeffer found an antique trunk that doubles as a coffee table.
Video: Keeping furniture functional and looking new>
2 of 19 Photo: Don Freeman

Vertical Storage

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Clutter is kept off counters with this unique shelving unit. Adjustable circular shelves rotate around a vertical pole to provide access to seasonings and condiments when needed.
3 of 19 Photo: House Beautiful

Organized Drawers

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These adjustable dividers keep items easily accessible and the drawer uncluttered.
Video: How to organize your drawers>
4 of 19 Photo: John Kernick

Use Decorative Bowls as Storage

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"Baskets and trays are very homey and useful, not just for carrying things but also to organize collections," says kitchen owner Patrick Wade.
5 of 19 Photo: José Picayo

Mount Wall Brackets

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Wall brackets can bring order to a large collection or odd shapes, which is what designer Mary Watkins Wood did in this master bedroom.
6 of 19 Photo: Thomas Loof

Don't Forget About Window Space

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While you don't want to block too much natural light, small open window shelves will actually illuminate collections, like in this design by Windsor Smith.
7 of 19 Photo: Victoria Pearson

Wireless Office

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No cords clutter the floor or desktop in this home office thanks to wireless equipment.
8 of 19 Photo: House Beautiful

Wicker Baskets on a Tall Shelf

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Floor-to-ceiling shelves provide easy access to dishes, place mats, and other kitchen necessities. Loose items are kept in wicker baskets, which add texture and visual interest while keeping order.
9 of 19 Photo: House Beautiful

Creative Storage Solutions

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This entryway stores hats on the antler collection wall display. The hat rack is both decorative and organizational.
10 of 19 Photo: House Beautiful
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