How Home Depot Can Organize Your Home

The first and most dreaded step in an organization project is to declutter. Do you really need four sets of measuring cups? Will you actually wear those jeans you’ve been holding on to from college? Does it make sense to take up space in your garage with leftover cardboard boxes?

Figure out what you really want to keep. Place unwanted but usable items in boxes to donate. Bag up the trash and take it out. Clearing out the clutter gives you a clear view of the space you have and see what you actually need to organize.

If you aren’t sure where to start, choose one area or room as a focal point. Once you’ve gotten that space under control, move on to another one. When there’s a lot of do, make small goals. Reaching them will help motivate you to keep going.

The next step is to prep your space. Clear everything away and deep clean walls, floors and areas that you usually can’t see or reach. Remove old shelves and wire racks and rods. You might even need to paint. The point here is to get the space ready for the next step in your organization project.

Finally, decide the scope of your project. If you’ve pared down significantly, chances are that you can store items in clear plastic bins or pretty fabric organizers. If you still can’t manage to fit everything you want to keep in the space you have, it’s probably time to call an expert.

A free in-home or virtual home organization consultation with a design consultant from The Home Depot will help you visualize different design options using a 3D digital design tool. This is also a good time to discuss the types of materials that are best suited for your project and budget.

Have you ever bought a piece of clothing only to discover that you have one just like it at home? This is a clear sign that it’s time to reorganize your closet. A Home Depot consultant will listen to your wants and needs. They'll work with you to create a closet configuration that makes the most of your space.

Design Feature: Wall-hung closet systems attach to the wall. This makes it easier to clean or change out flooring. You can also use the floor as extra storage for small bins or shoes.

Cost Savings: All existing shelving and repair work must be done before your custom closet is installed. Save money on installation by doing all the prep work yourself.

Tip: Think outside the box, literally. Storage bins are a go-to for organization, but you should also consider drawers, cabinets, custom shelves and wall hooks when designing your custom closet.

Garages are no longer just for parking cars. When you have the right garage storage and layout, your garage can become a multi-purpose space for the entire family to enjoy.
Professionals from The Home Depot can help you with garage storage installation.

Design Feature: Cabinets that hide tools and gardening supplies store items out of sight and make your garage look less cluttered.

Cost Savings: As your needs change, garage shelving systems can be reconfigured to better meet those needs. This saves you money in the long run. You can simply rearrange shelves, drawers and cabinets instead of purchasing a new organization system.

Tip: Limited on square footage? Consider installing overhead racks to free up valuable floor space and hide less frequently used items out of sight.

A dedicated home office makes it so much easier to manage your professional life at home. Whether you have a distinct home office or need to adapt a bedroom into a place to work, Home Depot has beautiful options for home office furniture to consider for your home office installation.

Design Feature: If your home office doubles as a bedroom or playroom, opt for cabinetry that completely hides your office setup when you’re not working.

Cost Savings: Go for basic cabinetry and shelves to save money, but add flair by mixing in trendy book ends, magazine files and other accessories.

Tip: No matter what style or materials you choose for organizing your home office, make sure you invest in a quality, ergonomically correct chair.

When designing a laundry room, function comes first. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be both utilitarian and pretty. Make a list of what tasks you do in your laundry room. Then, ask a Home Depot design consultant to create a plan based on your family’s needs.

Design Feature: If your laundry room is small, opt for a stackable washer and dryer to free up space.

Cost Savings: Check out floor samples and open box cabinetry at your Home Depot store. Open shelves lined with fabric bins are another way to save money on laundry room installation.

Tip: Pedestals for the washer and dryer add extra storage and keep you from having to bend over to load and unload laundry.

Everything should be in plain sight in your pantry, so plan your design accordingly. Choose open shelving and clear containers whenever possible. With help from The Home Depot Home Organization Services, you can design your pantry so that you use the entire space from floor to ceiling. Store the most used items and food products with a short shelf life at arm’s reach. Put snacks and items for children at lower levels. And store small appliances and other infrequently used products higher up.

Design Feature: Organizers such as spice racks and cutlery trays make it much easier to keep your pantry neat and organized.

Cost Savings: If your pantry has a door, maximize space by installing a spice rack or other storage on the back. This type of off-the-shelf organizer is a less costly option that gives you additional storage space.

Tip: Choose pullout shelves instead of drawers. When you pull out a shelf, you’ll be able to see everything, even food at the very back.