Photos courtesy of Cas Aarssen
Now that a brand-new year has begun, it's time to set yourself up for success. One of the best ways to do that, according to Cas Aarssen, is to get organized! "It's a new year, it's a new 'us,' it's an opportunity to reinvent ourselves," she says. "A more organized home equals more time, more space, more peace of mind, [and] more happiness. [It also] makes us feel so good about ourselves."
In the video below, the mastermind behind the Clutterbug Method takes us through the five areas of your home that you should start organizing first. (And to make getting started even easier, we've also listed some of her favorite product suggestions for each space.)
Area # 2 - Clothing
Cas's product picks: Grey Montauk Square Cubes | Taupe Premium Non-Slip Velvet Suit Hangers | Stackers Blush Classic Jewelry Box Collection | Linen Cambridge Drawer Organizers
Area # 3 - Food
Cas's product picks: Mocha Water Hyacinth Storage Bins | Smart Store Modular Bins & Lids | Marie Kondo Kocha Brown 3-Tier Expanding Shelf | Marie Kondo Cloud White Ceramic Bulk Canisters | YouCopia 24-Bottle SpiceStack | OXO Good Grips POP Square Canisters | Anchor Hocking Glass Canisters With Glass Lids
Area # 4 - Work Space
Cas's product picks: Matte Black 3-Tier Rolling Cart | 3-Tier Cart Pegboard & Attachments | SmartStore Tall Inserts | White 3-Tier Rolling Cart Hanging Organizer Cup | 3-Tier Cart Organizer Trays
Area # 5 - Paper
Cas's product picks: Bigso Black Woodgrain Desk Accessory Organizer | Blush Letter-Size Interior File Folders | Blush Letter-Size Hanging File Folders | Bigso White Stockholm Office Storage Boxes | Bigso White Stockholm Desktop File | Clear Stackable File Tote Boxes | Iris Clear Letter-Size Portable File Box
Shop all of Cas Aarssen's favorite products here.
And for even more inspiring new year's project ideas, check out our Projects & Inspiration section!
