If sales spikes at places like Home Depot and Lowe’s can tell us anything, the last several months of staying home have taught a lot of us that our homes had something to be desired. When we were busily rushing to work, school, the gym, and the bar, it wasn’t a big deal to most of us if we had some clutter piles (or let’s be real, clutter rooms). When at home is the only place to be, though, that clutter starts to feel a little more overwhelming, and handling the lack of organization around the house starts to feel a little more urgent.
So, we built bookshelves, rearranged the furniture 15 times, and got obsessed with houseplants (or is it just me on that last one?). We decluttered, organized, deep cleaned, then decluttered some more. Put a candle there, rearrange these mugs, what if we made a gallery wall?
Those things are all great, but keeping the new look in a sustainable way? That’s where the rubber meets the road. Here are a few professional organizers to follow on Instagram for inspiration, helpful tips, and organizational lifehacks you can implement today.
1. The Tidy Moose
The Tidy Moose Instagram profile is full of beautiful, colorful organized spaces, as well as hacks on how to get your space as beautifully arranged as the one in the photo! From tips for the initial declutter process, like decluttering by category instead of location, to tips on keeping your space fresh by keeping your houseplants happy, you’re sure to find some organizational tips and tricks that will help you out.
2. Marie Kondo
Would this list even be complete without the originator of the KonMari method? I think not. From the book that sparked the craze, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, to her recent Netflix series, Tidying Up With Marie Kondo, she is all over the organizing space. Even if you don’t care to vertically fold everything in your wardrobe, you’re likely to find some decluttering and organizational tips that will help you make spaces that spark joy.
3. I Heart Organizing
If you want your newly-discovered organization hacks to provide functionality as well as beauty to your space, Jen Jones at I Heart Organizing is a great place to look! Whether your first project from this profile is making a gift wrap bin so you’re prepared for any gift-giving occasion or using some simple containers to take control of your nightstand, there’s sure to be a project you can tackle this weekend that will make your life just a little bit easier next week.
4. Shira Gill
What if 15 minutes a day could make your home feel cleaner, more open, and easier to live and work in? That’s the goal of Shira Gill’s strategy. She’s been posting a project every day as part of her Home Organizing Challenge, and each one is a great place to start organizing your home! You may be surprised how long it’s been since you’ve done some of these tasks, like cleaning out the cabinet under your sink or overhauling your sock drawer. Check out her tips for living with less, organizing it better, and making space for what you love here.
5. Simply Organized
Are you all about beautifully arranged fridges, perfectly put together closets, and conveniently minimal cleaning caddies? Then Simply Organized will feel like a dream. Check out her simple-but-effective cleaning caddy here, and explore from there to see her tips for everything from picking out the perfect hangers for your closet to getting your fridge organization under control.
Whatever part of your home needs the most TLC this weekend, you’re sure to find some inspiration and helpful tips from these Instagram accounts! Let us know what DIY projects you have planned and tag us to be featured in our stories. We can’t wait to see your beautifully organized space!