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    San Francisco Interior Design Newsletter: Get Organized!

    Friday, January 1st, 2010

    It’s a new year and the perfect time to address what has been nagging at you in your home. Is it that pile of clutter in the corner? Here are some tools to get you started on the path to an organized and comfortable home.

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    Storage baskets tucked under a bench help maintain an uncluttered feel.

    ORGANIZE YOUR SPACE. We all have that friend whose living room is always pulled together – not a piece of clutter in sight. The secret to a clutter-free space is: every item in your home should belong somewhere, whether it’s a specific drawer, shelf, or cabinet. If you find that there just aren’t enough homes for your things, you should re-evaluate and pare down your possessions. If you can’t let go, then it’s time to introduce more storage solutions! The following pack the most punch.

    Drawer organizers. Easy and affordable, these will prevent your drawers from becoming chaotic junk collectors.

    Expandable acrylic drawer organize.The Container Store, $19.99 each.

    Expandable acrylic drawer organize.The Container Store, $19.99 each.

    Coat hooks. Often overlooked, these are great for narrow entryways to hang coats, or in your bedroom to keep handbags, belts, or anything off the floor.

    Anthropologie Wild Kingdom Deer hook, $20 each.

    Anthropologie Wild Kingdom Deer hook, $20 each.

    Attractive boxes to hide clutter. With technology comes cords, remotes, and clutter. Use boxes on your coffee table, desk, and bookshelves to hide unsightly gadgets when they are not in use.

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    West Elm wood boxes with lacquered lids, $16-29 each.

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