8 things every organized home needs

Medium leather catchall

A catchall is perfect for keeping items that easily go astray all in one place. Perfect for the front hallway to keep coins and keys corralled or use it on your nightstand to keep jewelry and other accessories in one spot where you can easily find them in the morning. Made from luxurious French calfskin leather, this piece is as practical as it is pretty. Medium Leather Catchall, Gigi New York, $98.

Valet charge dock for Apple Watch + iPhone

If your home seems to have an infinite number of cords and cables and chargers lying around, try to eliminate the chaos with tools that’ll streamline things. This charging dock, for instance, hides unsightly wires for at least two devices and allows you to charge an iPhone and an Apple Watch in one place, using a charging station that is neat, organized and design-friendly. Valet Charge Dock for Apple Watch + iPhone, Belkin, $129.99.

Painted woodblock wall shelf

A house only has so much storage space so sometimes, you have to create more using creative ideas. This woodblock wall shelf is beautifully handcrafted from carved wood and has three sliding drawers and two hooks for hanging coats, umbrellas or other things that need somewhere to go. This piece is as much an organizing tool as it is a decorative piece of wall art. Painted Woodblock Wall Shelf, Urban Outfitters, $49.

Burlap seat storage ottoman

Need to eliminate all the ‘stuff’ in your home? Find multifunctional pieces that serve more than one purpose. This ottoman, for instance, can serve as an extra seat for a guest, a side table and a footstool and also provides storage space for things like blankets, throw cushions, magazines and anything else you need to store somewhere. Burlap Seat Storage Ottoman, Ballard Designs, $279.

Drawer dividers

Bye-bye junk drawers, hello organized haven! For less than the price of a fancy cup of coffee, you can create order out of disorder in any drawer in your home. Whether it’s the junk drawer in the kitchen, the sock drawer in your bedroom or the toiletry drawer in the bathroom, these drawer dividers will make it easy for you to find exactly what you’re looking for. HÖFTA drawer dividers, IKEA, $3.99/3-pack.

Label printer

We don’t mean to overstate things but: A label maker will change your life. Fine. We said it. You’ll never not know where things are once everything is neatly organized and labelled. This next-gen label maker will create professional looking labels for files, storage bins, clothing and pretty much anything else that easily gets lost in the shuffle. But, it’s easy to get carried away so if you start labelling the kids, you know it’s time to put the label maker down and step away. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. Epson Labelworks Lw-300 Label Printer, Amazon, $38.75.

Cord tacos

Admittedly, they had us at the name ‘cord taco’. But beyond that, these little leather organizing tools are just adorable and practical. Keep rogue cords around the house like charger cables, USB cords and earphones neat and tidy with these leather holders that shut with a metal snap. Cord Tacos, This is Ground, $29.

Metal pegboard organizer

In the kitchen, craft room, garage or front hallway, this customizable metal pegboard will help you to keep odds and ends visible and easily accessible. We love that it comes in a variety of fun colours and includes six hooks so that you can design the board to best suit your needs. Metal Pegboard Organizer, Einadesign on Etsy, $59.