HOME ORGANIZATION ON A BUDGET: REUSE, REPURPOSE, AND GET CREATIVE
Home organization doesn’t have to mean buying expensive bins, containers, and fancy labels. While the perfectly styled pantries and closets we see online can be tempting, true organization is about functionality—not the price tag. In fact, there are plenty of items already in your home that you can reuse to create an organized space that’s both practical and personal.
Repurpose Items You Already Have
Before rushing to the store, look around your home for items you can repurpose. Empty glass food jars, for example, make excellent storage containers. They’re perfect for pantry staples like pasta, rice, or spices, and they also give your space a clean, minimalist look. Not only are they functional, but repurposing jars also reduces waste, adding an eco-friendly touch to your organizing efforts.
Old shoe boxes, baskets, and even cereal boxes can also be transformed into organizers for drawers, closets, and cabinets. Instead of spending money on matching sets, use what you have to create functional spaces that work for you.
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Shoeboxes as Organizers
Marie Kondo recommends using shoeboxes as drawer dividers. These are ideal for items like Shirts, scarves, bras, or other small garments.
The boxes help keep items neatly upright so you can clearly see each piece. It’s a perfect way to make the KonMari vertical folding technique both practical and space-saving.
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Additional Insights:
From Homes & Gardens: Marie praises the humble shoebox for being free, sturdy, and the right size—often outperforming expensive storage solutions.
Homes and GardensIn a piece on Homes & Gardens: She also encourages reusing simple boxes like shoeboxes as dividers, stressing versatility and sustainability across various rooms in the home.
Homes and GardensA blog called Simple Nature Decor: Demonstrates using shoebox tops to keep socks and underwear upright and separated—classic KonMari in action.
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