Do you sometimes feel that an organized home is truly the mission impossible of decorating?  Are your closets and drawers overrun with “stuff”?  Well you can organize your rooms with three simple products and that, my friends, is your mission should you choose to accept it.

But “How?” you may be asking.  Baskets, buckets, bins and boxes is all you need to know.

Baskets not only add wonderful texture to your interior design, they can hold anything from magazines and toys to blankets and remote controls.  Add baskets to shelves or place a large one next to your favorite reading spot.  You can line them with fabric that coordinates with your decor to prevent items from falling through the cracks, so to speak.  And, maybe best of all, they are easy to purchase and very affordable.  Check out these beauties from Pottery Barn.

Buckets are the perfect storage solution if you enjoy an industrial look.  Fill your buckets with cleaning supplies, crayons and pencils, make-up or even those pesty flip flops that seem to be scattered around the house.  Place one at the foot of the stairs to corral all the items that need to be moved upstairs and, with one easy motion you can carry everything at once.  Ikea is a great source for buckets of all colors and sizes.

Bins and boxes are the ultimate quick and easy storage system.  You can choose from clear boxes with lids to store clothing and shoes or colorful cardboard boxes for photos, craft materials, office supplies, tax records and other items that make your home or office look messy and disorganized.  Visit sites like The Container Store and Target for ideas on how to create the perfect storage system for your home.

After all, who doesn’t want a closet or home office that looks like this? (photos courtesy of closet world)

 Do you have a favorite way to keep clutter from taking over your home?  If so, please share with all of us.