Home Ideas

When it comes to feeling organized, the smallest things can really make the biggest difference. Sure, the idea of clearing out decades’ worth of clutter from your home sounds like a whole lot of work, but the truth is that sometimes you just need 15 minutes and a little kick of inspiration to tackle that organization project you’ve been putting off.
That’s where Good Housekeeping’s 14-Day Declutter Guide comes in. We’re showing you how to change your house — and your life — with minimal effort, thanks to super-easy organizing ideas vetted by our experts. In two weeks, you can tackle your home’s toughest trouble spots. From the fridge and the junk drawer, to barely-there closet space and more, we’ve got genius tricks and essential products to streamline it all.

Organizing Must-Haves

P-touch PTD210
Brother amazon.com
$22.49

Clear Bins
Container Store containerstore.com
$2.19

12-Pack Foldable Cloth Drawer Dividers
DIOMMELL amazon.com
$25.99

Our plan is a simple way to get the tidy, organized home you want — by conquering clutter one room at a time!
Good Housekeeping’s 14-Day Declutter Guide has all the tools you need to:
Clear out your closet
De-junk the junk drawer
Tackle kitchen cabinets and counters
Overhaul your pantry
Maximize your linen closet
Organize shoes
Tidy up the fridge
Transform your drawers
Boost bathroom storage
Cut desktop clutter

Whether you’re looking to take on your entire home or focus on trouble spots, our step-by-step guide will help you decide what to keep and what to let go, as well as give you neat ideas for putting every space in order.

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Ready to start organizing? Normally a $10 value, you can download Good Housekeeping’s 14-Day Declutter Guide for free by joining GH+ — it’s just one of the many perks of our brand-new membership program. In addition to bonus monthly mini-guides on popular topics like this one, members also receive exclusive money-saving deals and discounts, access to live-learning virtual events with our Good Housekeeping Institute and Test Kitchen pros, the chance to test the products featured in GH, a one-year magazine subscription, and so much more. To unlock access to our Declutter Guide right now, we invite you to sign up for GH+ today to enjoy full access to our exclusive insider experience.
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The preparation for getting teenagers ready to start college is full of lists: what to bring (and what not to bring) if they’re living on campus, what courses to choose from, what books to purchase. But being emotionally ready for the change is a box that’s hard to check off ahead of time. How do you support new college students in feeling comfortable and content, right from the very beginning during this new chapter in their lives?
Cue IKEA, the place to find decor and furnishings that can have a big impact on any college student’s room. We’ve gathered a handful of the most meaningful ways to make their small space feel more homey, even if their fresh start is taking place while living at home. Because when it comes to helping them settle in and maintain a calm and relaxing atmosphere, the details make all the difference.
Personalize their space with artwork and photos

IKEA

A quick and easy way to bring a bit of home into any space is through artwork, wall hangings, and photos of family and friends. The familiar faces won’t replace the real thing, of course, but hanging up inspiring images and memories of happy moments in a set of LERBODA frames is guaranteed to lift anyone’s spirit—and look great on any wall.

LERBODA Frame
IKEA IKEA-USA.com
$6.99

VIRSERUM Frame
IKEA IKEA-USA.com
$9.99

FISKBO Frame
IKEA IKEA-USA.com
$5.99

LOMVIKEN Frame
IKEA IKEA-USA.com
$7.99

If hanging items on the walls using pushpins or nails isn’t an option, you can use special removable adhesive strips as an alternative and save some room on a desk or dresser top for a special photo or two.
If they’re going away, surround them with familiar colors, textiles, and scents

Ikea

Sometimes touch and smell imparts a sense of relaxation more than anything else. Simple things like new towels in their favorite color, a cozy pillow with the right amount of give, or even using the same-fabric sheets as their bed at home can be the most comforting.
IKEA’s VÅRVIAL sheet set comes in extra-long for twin-sized beds, making it the perfect option for dorm rooms, and the jersey fabric is soft and forgiving—so all four corners on the fitted sheets stay put (always a challenge, no matter how old you are!). Bonus points: Make sure your college student is stocked up on the same detergent you use at home, so their clothes and linens will smell the same, too.
If they’re studying from home, help them dial in their style

IKEA

IKEA

Whether they’re into minimalism, vintage-inspired design, or bright patterns, there’s nothing like having a space that expresses who you are (whether that be a dorm or their childhood bedroom). You’d be surprised what kind of impact a cool laundry hamper can have on a space, or a pillow like the black-and-white KINNEN or the graphic KROKUSLILJA. (And a matching duvet cover might be the perfect bold pairing!).

VÅRVIAL Sheet set
IKEA IKEA-USA.com
$16.99

KROKUSLILJA Duvet cover
IKEA IKEA-USA.com
$24.99

KROKUSLILJA Cushion
IKEA IKEA-USA.com
$4.99

EMMAFRIDA Throw
IKEA IKEA-USA.com
$45.00

Make their bed a place of respite and escape
College life can get cramped—even more so if a student is sharing a space with roommates. Give your kid the mental space they’ll need by turning their bed into a place to sleep and take a break or zone out. Details like a throw blanket in a soft and snuggly knit (like the EMMAFRIDA blanket) and a soft pillow, along with a set of noise-cancelling headphones, can help create this escape nook—even if they’re just escaping from you and the rest of the family.

Ikea

Fill a care package with extra decor
Even if your student is just living down the hall from you, a care package is a great way to show them you care during what can be a tough transition into college. Having trouble deciding what to include? Beyond the usual suspects, think about items they can use to add even more of a personal and relaxing touch to their room. Include some star-shaped string lights they can hang above their bed as a pick-me-up or a frame in a fun color to house their favorite photo of family or friends.
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