Basement Organization Ideas to Transform your Space

Because basements are “out of sight, but out of mind”, they often get overlooked when organizing and decluttering.

To conquer clutter, all you need to do is create a plan of attack and create an organization system. This guide will help you organize your basement so it stays tidy all year.

Now is the time to organize your basement so that you don’t spend your precious time looking for the right Crock-Pot. Ready? Let’s get started.

Useful Basement Organization Tools

Labels

• Painter’s tape to label sorting zones, containers, and shelves
• Sticky notes are used to label products
• Permanent markers to write on sticky notes and painter’s tape
• Use label tape and label marker to create a uniform look on storage bins.

Organizing Supplies

• Small items can be stored in resealable bags of different sizes.
• Clear, stackable bins that have lids.
• Pre-labeled donation containers

Safety Materials

• For difficult-to-reach areas, step ladder
• Use cleaning supplies to clean surfaces.
• Gloves to deal with dirty or loose areas.

Extras

• Use a box cutter or scissors for opening taped-up boxes
• Smartphone: If you find an item that belongs in someone else’s possession, send them a photo to check if they still want it.
• Trash bags with heavy-duty handles
• Rent a roll off dumpster rental at home to dispose of bulky or large items.

One section at a time: Organize your Basement

Instead of organizing your whole basement, create a plan to break it down and then conquer.

If you are determined to finish the task of decluttering in one weekend, set a timer for two to three hours to help keep you on track. This will enable you to sort out any items that you do not intend to keep and get rid of anything else that is unnecessary.

Take care not to overtax yourself with your work.

According to Nancy from Organization, the best way to improve your outcomes is to “recognize when you reach the point of diminishing returns and then stop.”

If you keep fuming, your productivity during the next session will suffer as a direct result.

What to Watch Out For:

These are some common clutter sources that you might want to eliminate while organizing:

1. Furniture that is broken or outdated
2. Exercise equipment that has been used
3. Additional gift wrapping supplies
4. Decorations from the past
5. Duplicate items
6. Toys for children that are outgrown
7. Gifts that were never used

How to organize your basement

To organize your basement, use painter’s tape. Label them with a permanent marker.

You can make your section a success by dedicating your energy and time to the areas that are most in need. Nancy suggests, for example, that you say “storage” instead of “storage”.

Focus on the goals you want to achieve during each session. You will be less likely to abandon a task halfway through.

Get rid of all the clutter

Sort through everything starting with the most messy. You shouldn’t keep items you aren’t sure about. You can either give it a place in your basement or you should let it go. This is how you decide which items should stay and which ones should be moved.

1. Are you using the item?
2. How often do you use it?
3. Is it in good shape?
4. Is it truly appropriate for this area?

Don’t keep items because you might need them in the future. It’s better to give or toss items that you don’t have a use for.

Sticky notes can be used to identify items that belong elsewhere and placed in the basement area where they belong.

Reorganize the Items You Keep

It’s now time to group items, and to assign them to a storage area, bin, or basket.

Label the storage container you place like objects. Clear plastic bags are a good way to organize small odds and ends in their new homes. You can label the bag’s outside with marker to make it easy to find its contents.

Get your Organization System in Order

After all your items have been organized, label each bin before you stack or shelf them. Be clear and concise with your labels. Outdoor Lights and Christmas Decorations.

You can go beyond the ordinary by creating an inventory list. Place it at the top or outside of each clear bin. You can see exactly what items are in each box and where they are located without opening multiple boxes.

To organize your basement, you could even go further and create custom storage. David Buchsbaum, Atlanta Closet & Storage Solutions says it’s a good idea to look into custom storage options if you have a wide variety of items to store; have an awkward or unusual space to store them; or want a built-in look to your basement.

Clean up and move on to the next section

After you have completed one section, clean up all of it before moving on to the next. To take to the nearest center, throw away all trash bags.

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Locate a Basement Organization System that Works for You

There is no one organization system that suits everyone’s needs. Marie Kondo’s joy-bringing method might be something you find useful. Maybe minimalism is more appealing to you.

Choose the system that best suits your style, preferences and habits. If you are unsure, it is easy to decide which items you love and keep.