Spring clean out: How to tidy up your home as the weather warms up
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Staff, AccuWeather
Updated Mar 4, 2022 3:48 PM EDT
AccuWeather may receive a commission if you choose to purchase any of the products linked in this article. Prices are accurate at time of publish or update.
With the first signs of spring already showing in some places around the country, the conversation about spring cleanouts has already begun in many households. Now's the ideal time to flip your house inside out and remove the clutter you said you'd use but haven't in years.
Once you've filtered your essentials from the junk, the next step is to organize this by finding storage solutions. You might want to keep some of your "junk," but keep it out of plain sight.
Luckily, there are various ways to get organized this spring, from stylish bookcases in your living room that can store your blankets in for movie night to entryway organizers that hold up your waxed jacket, umbrellas, and walking boots after a muddy dog walk in a spring shower.
We've gathered the best bargains and most timeless storage furniture to save you time so you can spend more time enjoying the spring weather.
Dawud 64" H x 30" W Metal Ladder Bookcase
Wayfair
$266.99
From plants and books to boxes or baskets to contain your clutter, keep your home stylish and organized with the Dawud Metal Ladder Bookcase. This piece features a design that beautifully balances an industrial and farmhouse motif and has a merged metal frame with four shelves made from engineered wood to spruce up your living or dining room. This bookcase requires wall assembly, and it complements the setting more than just a bookshelf pushed against a wall.
Buy it here
Rupert 60" H x 20.6" W Ladder Bookcase (Set of 2)
Wayfair
$249.99 ($125.00per item), was $330.00 (24% Off)
If you can't attach your bookshelf to your walls, this pair of standalone Rupert Ladder Bookcases is the perfect alternative. Place them symmetrically on either side of your TV or use them in different rooms. They're made from steel and have a painted black finish. Alternatively, you can choose a white or grey finish. There are four levels, with the shelves made from engineered wood.
Buy it here
Bamboo Entryway 8 Pair Shoe Rack
Wayfair
$56.09, was $84.99 (34% Off)
The entryway is the first room in sight as you enter your home, so keep it organized to leave a good impression with your guests and make your home look tidy. This Japanese-inspired Bamboo Entryway Shoe Rack stores up to eight pairs of shoes and can hold your umbrellas neatly. There's enough room to place coffee table books or even a plant to add some green into your hallway.
Buy it here
Parke Hall Tree with Bench and Shoe Storage
Wayfair
$75.99, was $79.99 (5% Off)
Keep your waxed jackets, umbrellas, and walking boots neatly out the way instead of piling up at the front door after a dog walk. This Parke Hall Tree features a bench, so you have somewhere to sit as you lace up your boots. The black frame and stained engineered wood welcome that timeless industrial look into your home, whether this is set up near your front door or in your utility space. There's enough room for the whole family to store their jackets and shoes.
Buy it here
Decorative Storage 43.98" H x 43.98" W Cube Bookcase
Wayfair
$239.99
This decorative storage cube bookcase is a simple yet effective way of hiding the clutter in your home. Purchase small crates or baskets separately, and mix and match which shelves are used for books and artificial plants and which ones hold these crates. The bookcase comes in various colors: White, Dark Chestnut, Weathered Gray, or Black Walnut, so find which matches your interior style.
Buy it here
Ardina Drawers Storage Bench
Wayfair
$379.99
The Ardina Drawers Storage Bench is a versatile piece of furniture that you can use in many rooms throughout your home. Whether you need a bench in your hallway to store bits and bobs, a TV stand that can house remotes and blankets, even to store toys in a kids' playroom, this storage bench is the solution to all your storage problems. There are various colors to choose from, and the farmhouse-inspired design brings a warm and homely aesthetic aura to your space.
Buy it here
Mainstays 41 QT Plastic Under Bed Storage Box For Adults Sized Clothing or Blankets, Clear, 6 Pack
Walmart
$68.37
Designed to slip under your bed, it's the perfect place to put your winter coats, and bedding away so you have more room in your wardrobe for summer clothes. This comes in a set of 6 and is made from lightweight plastic with a lid to prevent dust build up.
Buy it here
Spectrum Medium Storage Basket, Copper
Walmart
$22.99
These copper baskets are a trendy way to keep your blankets and other clutter out of the way but in a more glamourous way. Whether they sit in the corner of the room or slide into a cubed shelf, you're bound to get compliments from guests.
Buy it here
Foldable Storage Cube Ottoman with Pockets (Pair, Charcoal Gray)
Walmart
$44.50, was $69.99
Doubling up as seats for guests, or footrests when you're reading a book, these charcoal gray foldable storage cube ottomans feature pockets to tuck in charger cables and remote controls when you're not using them. You can keep board games in them for family games night.
Buy it here
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Spring clean out: How to tidy up your home as the weather warms up
By Staff, AccuWeather
Updated Mar 4, 2022 3:48 PM EDT
AccuWeather may receive a commission if you choose to purchase any of the products linked in this article. Prices are accurate at time of publish or update.
With the first signs of spring already showing in some places around the country, the conversation about spring cleanouts has already begun in many households. Now's the ideal time to flip your house inside out and remove the clutter you said you'd use but haven't in years.
Once you've filtered your essentials from the junk, the next step is to organize this by finding storage solutions. You might want to keep some of your "junk," but keep it out of plain sight.
Luckily, there are various ways to get organized this spring, from stylish bookcases in your living room that can store your blankets in for movie night to entryway organizers that hold up your waxed jacket, umbrellas, and walking boots after a muddy dog walk in a spring shower.
We've gathered the best bargains and most timeless storage furniture to save you time so you can spend more time enjoying the spring weather.
Dawud 64" H x 30" W Metal Ladder Bookcase
Dawud 64" H x 30" W Metal Ladder Bookcase
$266.99
From plants and books to boxes or baskets to contain your clutter, keep your home stylish and organized with the Dawud Metal Ladder Bookcase. This piece features a design that beautifully balances an industrial and farmhouse motif and has a merged metal frame with four shelves made from engineered wood to spruce up your living or dining room. This bookcase requires wall assembly, and it complements the setting more than just a bookshelf pushed against a wall.
Buy it here
Rupert 60" H x 20.6" W Ladder Bookcase (Set of 2)
Rupert 60" H x 20.6" W Ladder Bookcase (Set of 2)
$249.99 ($125.00per item), was
$330.00(24% Off)If you can't attach your bookshelf to your walls, this pair of standalone Rupert Ladder Bookcases is the perfect alternative. Place them symmetrically on either side of your TV or use them in different rooms. They're made from steel and have a painted black finish. Alternatively, you can choose a white or grey finish. There are four levels, with the shelves made from engineered wood.
Buy it here
More to consider:
Bamboo Entryway 8 Pair Shoe Rack
Bamboo Entryway 8 Pair Shoe Rack
$56.09, was
$84.99(34% Off)The entryway is the first room in sight as you enter your home, so keep it organized to leave a good impression with your guests and make your home look tidy. This Japanese-inspired Bamboo Entryway Shoe Rack stores up to eight pairs of shoes and can hold your umbrellas neatly. There's enough room to place coffee table books or even a plant to add some green into your hallway.
Buy it here
Parke Hall Tree with Bench and Shoe Storage
Parke Hall Tree with Bench and Shoe Storage
$75.99, was
$79.99(5% Off)Keep your waxed jackets, umbrellas, and walking boots neatly out the way instead of piling up at the front door after a dog walk. This Parke Hall Tree features a bench, so you have somewhere to sit as you lace up your boots. The black frame and stained engineered wood welcome that timeless industrial look into your home, whether this is set up near your front door or in your utility space. There's enough room for the whole family to store their jackets and shoes.
Buy it here
Decorative Storage 43.98" H x 43.98" W Cube Bookcase
Decorative Storage 43.98" H x 43.98" W Cube Bookcase
$239.99
This decorative storage cube bookcase is a simple yet effective way of hiding the clutter in your home. Purchase small crates or baskets separately, and mix and match which shelves are used for books and artificial plants and which ones hold these crates. The bookcase comes in various colors: White, Dark Chestnut, Weathered Gray, or Black Walnut, so find which matches your interior style.
Buy it here
Ardina Drawers Storage Bench
Ardina Drawers Storage Bench
$379.99
The Ardina Drawers Storage Bench is a versatile piece of furniture that you can use in many rooms throughout your home. Whether you need a bench in your hallway to store bits and bobs, a TV stand that can house remotes and blankets, even to store toys in a kids' playroom, this storage bench is the solution to all your storage problems. There are various colors to choose from, and the farmhouse-inspired design brings a warm and homely aesthetic aura to your space.
Buy it here
Mainstays 41 QT Plastic Under Bed Storage Box For Adults Sized Clothing or Blankets, Clear, 6 Pack
Mainstays 41 QT Plastic Under Bed Storage Box For Adults Sized Clothing or Blankets, Clear, 6 Pack
$68.37
Designed to slip under your bed, it's the perfect place to put your winter coats, and bedding away so you have more room in your wardrobe for summer clothes. This comes in a set of 6 and is made from lightweight plastic with a lid to prevent dust build up.
Buy it here
Spectrum Medium Storage Basket, Copper
Spectrum Medium Storage Basket, Copper
$22.99
These copper baskets are a trendy way to keep your blankets and other clutter out of the way but in a more glamourous way. Whether they sit in the corner of the room or slide into a cubed shelf, you're bound to get compliments from guests.
Buy it here
Foldable Storage Cube Ottoman with Pockets (Pair, Charcoal Gray)
Foldable Storage Cube Ottoman with Pockets (Pair, Charcoal Gray)
$44.50, was $69.99
Doubling up as seats for guests, or footrests when you're reading a book, these charcoal gray foldable storage cube ottomans feature pockets to tuck in charger cables and remote controls when you're not using them. You can keep board games in them for family games night.
Buy it here
More to consider: