5 Areas to Organize Before Holiday Guests Arrive

To organize this room properly, you’ll want to focus on the following: 

• Cleaning out drawers and closets to make room for guests’ luggage and personal belongings 

• Removing anything from under the bed, in case they want to use it as storage 

• The top of dressers and nightstands to hold toiletries and knick-knacks to make them feel at home 

2. Bathroom Cabinets 

There are plenty of areas in the bathroom that could use your attention, like the bathtub, toilets, sink, counter, and more. But has the space under the sink gotten some much-needed organization help lately? Probably not, and that’s okay!  

To organize this area, think about the following: 

• Easy access (for adults) to household cleaners 

• Restricted access from children and pets 

• Including door hooks and shelving to utilize unused space 

• Adding bins and baskets to hold hygiene and cleaning products 

We have a few tips and tricks to help you get and keep this space organized all year long. Check out our blog for organizing the trickiest spaces in your home for more advice.  

3. Kitchen Appliances 

Your kitchen may be situated exactly as you like. However, could it be organized more efficiently to suit your needs now? It may be a good idea to consider parting ways with kitchen appliances like that adorable lazy Susan serving tray or the KitchenAid pasta roller attachment that have been sitting on your counter for ages but you haven’t used. To declutter your kitchen, bulky items you haven’t touched in over a year should find another home. We promise that once they’re gone, you won’t miss them. And you’ll have more counter space to whip up the most delicious Christmas dinner for friends and family.  

4. The Junk Drawer 

Organizing for the holidays doesn’t always mean a purge of noticeable yet unused items. Often, it’s about creating function and efficiency. We all have that dreaded junk draw in the kitchen or home office that serves as a catch-all for miscellaneous papers, pens, random and unidentifiable parts, etc. This drawer is a staple in most homes, but it can get a new lease on life if you take the time to organize it. Sure, your holiday guests likely won’t be going through this drawer, but it could be a place you could add larger utensils to get them off the counter or important papers to keep them from piling up.  

5. The Refrigerator 

Keeping your refrigerator organized does more than allow for more space to store leftovers from your holiday dinner party. Safe food storage is vital for your entire family’s health and well-being. When food starts to go bad, and you leave it longer than needed, you may create an environment conducive to germs and bacteria.  

Organize your refrigerator by:

• Keeping condiments in the door for easy access  

• Placing veggies and fruits in drawers for freshness 

• Putting dairy and eggs on the middle shelf 

• Storing meats and fish on the bottom shelf to avoid spoilage 

• Using the top shelf for holiday leftovers