How to Organize My Home?

Explore our various storage methods. Practical advice and decor tips: we reveal everything to optimize space in every room and make your home even more welcoming.

Storage: tips & best practices

Maintaining a tidy house requires a certain sense of organization and discipline. The first essential step toward effective storage is SORTING. We all have a tendency to accumulate objects, to keep them "just in case"... However, that is a mistake.

To avoid feeling overwhelmed, here are a few tips:

• Gather all your belongings.
• Throw away what is damaged, worn out, or irreparable. Think about recycling when possible!
• Separate duplicate items or those you no longer use. If they can be easily repaired, keep them. To get rid of the superfluous, you have several options:
• Make donations to organizations that help people in need.
• Sell between individuals. Post an ad on sites like leboncoin or participate in local garage sales.
• Try bartering with other individuals. Many online platforms are available for this purpose. Once you have sorted your belongings, you can start putting things away.

The second good habit regarding storage is consistency. It is more effective to tidy up as you go rather than letting clutter accumulate. In practice, this means:

• Tidying up after every activity.
• Devoting each day of the week to tidying one room of the house, rather than doing everything on the weekend, which can be discouraging!
• Remember to involve your children from an early age by investing in storage furniture adapted to their height.

Storage: hunting for unused spaces

When you organize your home, remember to use all available areas! Even the most unlikely ones, such as the space under a staircase, the edge of a door, or even the ceiling.

Reserve the least accessible places for storing items you only use from time to time. Keep items you use daily or seasonally within reach. After all, good storage is supposed to simplify your life, not make it more complicated.

To organize the bedroom:

Use plastic boxes to store items under the bed, as their name suggests. Make sure to close them tightly to protect them from dust. Hang a shoe organizer on the door of a closet, a walk-in wardrobe, or a bedroom.

To organize the kitchen:

Fix a backsplash to the wall to hang kitchen utensils and potholders. Install a shelf above the sink to store the sponge and dish soap. Use shelves or storage cubes for spices, as well as for the paper towel roll. Don't forget corner shelves! Opt for floor-to-ceiling storage to store items you only use occasionally, such as the raclette grill, for example. You can also hang storage from the ceiling. Be sure to clear the countertop in the kitchen. This makes preparing meals more pleasant and more hygienic.

Organization: tips for optimizing space

Designix recommends a variety of clever items to maximize available space. We mentioned under-bed boxes and corner shelves earlier. Vacuum storage bags are a real favorite: perfect for storing duvets and thick blankets when the warmer days arrive. They are also practical for travel: simply place your linens in the bag, then suck out the air with a vacuum cleaner for optimal space savings! Also, opt for our scented vacuum storage bags for long-term storage.

Modular shelves are another essential. Place them according to your needs, and add a shelf inside closets for custom storage space. Our range includes shelves as well as storage cubes with optional baskets or doors.

Stackable plastic boxes are very practical, especially in the garage, to protect your belongings from dust, humidity, and spiders. We offer storage boxes specifically designed for outdoor use, resistant to cold, humidity, and heat. Some models are even lockable. We also offer decorative plastic boxes that reflect the contents of the box.