Organizing Tools Every Home Needs (and How To Buy Canadian)
Keeping your home organized is key to reducing stress, improving efficiency, and making your space feel more inviting. Whether you're tackling clutter in the kitchen, bedroom, or garage, having the right organizing tools can make a world of difference. If you're just starting your organizing journey read this blog to get the process down before buying anything. Now more than ever it’s important to shop local and buy Canadian as much as possible so here are my go to places and items that can help every home stay organized.
Essential Organizing Tools for Every Home
Closet Organizers
Closet chaos is a common problem, but a well-designed system can maximize space and keep everything in its place. Look for modular closet systems, drawer dividers, and shelf organizers.
Kingston Option: Cataraqui Cabinets and Quinte Shelving offer custom closet solutions. If custom isn’t in your budget, Canadian Tire and Home Hardware both have great semi custom options.
Storage Bins and Containers
Clear storage bins help keep seasonal clothing, holiday decorations, and miscellaneous items tidy. Opt for stackable bins with secure lids for easy access and protection from dust.
Canadian Option: Canadian Tire and Home Hardware for storage containers. For decorative and functional baskets Bouclair home is amazing.
Drawer and Pantry Organizers
A clutter-free kitchen is essential for efficiency. Invest in drawer dividers, spice racks, and pantry baskets to keep everything accessible and categorized.
Canadian Option: Kitchen Stuff Plus offers a variety of kitchen organizers, including Canadian-made options.
Labeling Systems
Labels are a game-changer for maintaining organization. Use a label maker or chalkboard labels to identify items in storage bins, pantry shelves, and office supplies.
Canadian Option: Grand & Toy sells label makers and supplies for home and office organization. While not Canadian, Brother Is my go to.
Shoe Racks and Entryway Organizers
A tidy entryway sets the tone for the rest of your home. Shoe racks, coat hooks, and small storage benches help keep everything in order.
Canadian Option: Umbra makes beautiful and functional hooks. Canadian Tire and Home Hardware carry Canadian-made entryway storage solutions.
Garage and Tool Storage
Keep tools, sports equipment, and gardening supplies organized with shelving units, pegboards, and tool chests.
Canadian Option: Gray Tools is a Canadian manufacturer offering high-quality tool storage solutions. Canadian Tire and Home Hardware both have amazing options for bike racks, storage shelves and garage organization.
Canadian Organizing Shops
Kitchen Stuff Plus – Affordable kitchen organizers
Grand & Toy – Office and home organization supplies
Gray Tools – High-quality tool storage
Canadian Tire – Various home storage solutions
Home Hardware – Various home storage solutions
Room in Order – Various home organizing and storage solutions
Umbra – Various home organizing and storage solutions
Bouclair – Beautiful and functional decorative baskets
Dollarama- glass cannisters, bamboo drawer organizers and decorative baskets.
Structube – Functional furniture and shelving
Article– Functional furniture and shelving
EQ3– Functional furniture and shelving
Kingston Local Shops
Lazy Daisies – For the cutest stackable colourful crates
Antique Emporium – The perfect decanting jars
James Reid – Functional furniture
Do you have a favourite Canadian organizing brand? Let me know in the comments!
Happy Organizing!
-Jocelyn