Make Room: A Guide to Organizational Decor

by The Magnolia Team
Published on February 19, 2026
Two mid-century style chairs sit atop a large area rug, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Starting fresh doesn’t always mean starting anew. Any room can almost instinctively refresh when we’re able to revisit and reframe it through our current season of life.

Clutter can be one example of this. Many of us, almost as if preparing for hibernation, can stock our dens for the winter and allow organization to fall to the wayside. One simple, attainable way to embrace the natural shift in seasons we often refer to as “spring cleaning” is to rethink how this visual clutter—and your space as a whole—can better serve your everyday rhythms.

From the junk drawer to your most-frequented room, every piece deserves a purposeful place of its own. Sometimes, you might have more things on display—and other times, it can be a nice reset to have everything tucked away. In this case, “out of sight, out of mind” can be practical advice to keep things feeling fresh. Read along for some organizational inspiration that’s less utilitarian and more about seeing the potential in every space, big and small.

ENTRYWAY

A beautiful wooden sideboard decorated with a statement lamp and other entryway decor.

The entryway is the first room to collect the odds and ends of our day, a jumble of items spilling through the door in our full hands. No matter how much space you’re working with, keeping a tidy, efficient entry area can make your home feel organized as soon as you step inside. Conserve floor and table space with wall mounted hooks and racks—then fill that space with practical pieces tailored to your specific needs, like storage furniture, console baskets, and catch-alls like bowls and trays.

LIVING ROOM

In this scene, books, baskets, and trays decorate a coffee table—and a vintage-inspired magazine rack stands out alongside an accent chair and oversized vase.

The living room can be a great place for organizational decor of all kinds. Multipurpose, communal areas like this one call for strategic storage, making it possible for anyone—and everyone—to use it often and well. Install shelves to hold (and display, if you so choose) miscellaneous items, add bowls and trays to coffee and side tables to keep them tidy, and introduce baskets for blankets, botanicals (real or faux), or games. This is also a great area to play around with functional statement pieces, like our Antique Brass and Wood Media Stand or the Willa Framed Wall Cabinet.

KITCHEN

Fresh-baked sourdough resting in a wooden bread box.

Often one of the most challenging rooms to keep orderly, there are (thankfully) seemingly endless storage solutions available for the kitchen and pantry. Thoughtful organization simplifies baking, cooking, hosting, and gathering whenever inspiration strikes. Make the most of the heart of your home with smaller, intentionally placed items like jars and canisters, recipe boxes, and bread boxes—possibly even inside of a larger organizational decor piece, like an oversized wall cabinet.

BEDROOM

This bedroom features a traditional, warm wood furniture collection, complete with a matching poster bed, dresser, and two spacious nightstands.

Smaller rooms—especially those hidden away from guests—can be unforgiving when it comes to clutter, and the bedroom is no exception. Rest easier at night knowing everything is in its place by incorporating naturally versatile decor into your bedroom. Top bedside tables with bowls and trays for tiny items, add a basket teeming with cozy textiles for easy access, or take advantage of shelves displaying cherished memories for a personal touch. Plus, this space also lends itself to larger storage pieces, like a timeless bookshelf or stately wooden dresser.

BATHROOM

A wooden bathroom vanity provides a place for towels and a tray of personal items.

Everyone appreciates a tidy bathroom. Start by clearing out expired and unused items, like old medicines or toiletries. Then, keep the space feeling clean with a larger piece like a medicine cabinet to hold what you reach for most often. Think about how you could add hooks and canisters throughout for even more storage.

LAUNDRY ROOM

his laundry room is designed with plenty of storage, like wall cabinets, baskets, canisters, and an accordion wall hook.

The laundry room sees it all, all the time: dirty clothes, clean clothes, detergent, fabric softener, cleaning supplies… so on and so forth. Think about how you could segment the miscellaneous so things are easier to find. Fill well-placed shelves, cabinets, baskets, and canisters as you see fit to make the most of this already functional, high-traffic space.

Remember: A room refresh doesn’t have to start with something new—it’s rooted in what’s already there. Bring home a little bit more inspiration for the space you already know and love.
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