We Gave Professional Organizers $10 to Spend on Amazon — These Are the Clever Storage Hacks They'd Buy

21 fantastic affordable buys for a professionally organized home, endorsed by the experts

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Organizing your home can seem like a tedious task, but the truth is that a little time, some effort, and a couple of genius home buys — can set you on the shortcut to a beautifully organized space.

Unfortunately, online shopping can sometimes be overwhelming and after hours of scrolling through product pages, we're often left overstimulated and as unsure of what to buy as ever. And aside from efficiency and usability, affordability is yet another key factor to consider.

With home organization trends at an all-time high, summer homes everywhere are getting in shape for the ultimate entertainment season. So we thought it wise to get a couple of reliable recommendations from the experts themselves. And the best part — they're all under $10.

1. Kitchen

If you're looking for kitchen storage ideas to rid your space of visual clutter and maximize the real estate you're working with, you simply can't go wrong with these expert-approved organizational buys.

2. Bedroom

Bedrooms are meant to be a restful haven where you can unwind after a long day. Personally, I can't help but feel worked up when my bedroom is anything less than perfectly in place. I find that having your room clear of clutter makes it feel more spacious and in turn more clean. And it's far from true that small bedrooms have to suffer due to lack of space. These products come professionally recommended and work regardless of whether you have tons of room to work with or even if you're short on space and looking for box bedroom storage ideas.

3. Miscellaneous

These next few recommendations are just as reasonable and just as clever. Except they can be used and stored in various parts of your home. A mixed bag of items that come highly rated by the people who best understand what it takes to keep an organized home, these items are things people with organized homes buy to keep their space in tip-top shape.

So far lazy susans have been confined to the walls of a kitchen but Meaghan tells us that this wonderful organizer can also be used to rehome your skincare. Crowded bathroom countertops will soon be a problem of the past and you'll finally be able to make the most of all your buys in an organized manner. You can have multiple beauty organizers one for your AM routine and one for your PM, or go minimal and save it for the products you use most often. The best feature is the 360° swivel that makes it so that you can reach all of your products without any trouble.


And that's it folks! Your journey towards decluttering and minimalism is just a few steps away with these handy Amazon finds.

Amiya Baratan
News Writer

Amiya is a News Writer at Livingetc. She recently graduated with a Masters Degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London, and has lent her words to beauty, fashion, and health sections of lifestyle publications including Harper’s Bazaar and Women’s Health. Her experience as a research analyst has equipped her with an eye for emerging trends. When she’s off the clock, she can be found reading, listening to music, or overanalyzing her latest Co-Star update.