seasonal itemS

Choose color-coordinated bins to hold out-of-season items (such as summer hats in one, winter in the other) on a high shelf, adding labels for at-a-glance reminders. Lids will keep out dust and pests; wrapping each item in acid-free tissue paper will help preserve its shape and color.

SHOES

Can’t live without them; can’t find enough ways to store them. The key to getting and keeping shoes organized is not having every pair you own in rotation at the same time. Keep only the ones you’re wearing frequently in the open—on a lower closet shelf, on a tiered freestanding unit, or in an over-the-door multipocket organizer, if space is tight. The rest belong up high, in matching clear bins or shoeboxes labeled with a photo for easy identification, or tucked into bins under the bed.