A cluttered home can make you feel stressed and overwhelmed. The good news is there are some simple DIY solutions you can implement to get organized and gain control of your space. Start by decluttering room by room. Go through each space and get rid of anything you do not need or use anymore. Have boxes or bags on hand to donate or throw away items. Once you have pared down your belongings, you can start implementing smart storage solutions.

In the kitchen, use matching containers to store dry goods like rice, pasta, and snacks. Label each container so you know exactly what’s inside at a glance. Install drawer dividers to keep utensils, cutlery, and other tools neatly sorted. If cabinet space is limited, add a freestanding pantry unit. It will give you extra storage for appliances, linens, and pantry items.

In the bedroom, use bed risers to lift your bed a few inches off the floor. The extra space underneath is perfect for storing out-of-season clothing, shoes, and other items. Add hooks to the back of your door to hang scarves, belts, handbags, and jewelry. Place matching boxes or baskets on a shelf to keep smaller accessories tidy.

For paperwork and mail, set up a simple filing system with color-coded folders. Have one folder for bills, one for receipts, one for manuals and warranties, and so on. File papers as soon as you’re done with them to avoid piles building up. For magazines and newspapers, recycle them once you’ve read them or file them away in a storage box if you want to keep them.

In a home office, a desk with drawers is ideal for staying organized. Use the drawers to store office supplies, chargers, flash drives, and other small items. A desktop organizer tray is great for keeping pens, pencils, staplers, and paper clips in one place. Place a small trash can under your desk so you can easily dispose of waste paper and sticky notes.

For toys and children’s items, use labeled bins to sort items by type. Have a bin for building toys, one for action figures, one for board books, and so on. Rotating toys in and out of storage will make the bins easier to keep tidy. Add wall shelves at a kid-friendly height for displaying a few favorite toys, books, and knickknacks.

In an entryway, a console table with drawers provides storage for keys, charging stations for mobile devices, baskets for mail and accessories, and a tray for loose change and wallets. Wall hooks give you space to hang coats, scarves, and bags. A bench gives you a place to sit while putting on or removing shoes. Add a mat or tray under the bench to collect dirt and debris from shoes.

For seasonal decorations, buy stackable storage bins and label each one for a holiday or season. As you take down decor from one season, place the items in the corresponding bin and store the bins in a closet, attic, basement or garage until next year. This keeps all your decorations organized and in one spot, ready to be retrieved when needed.