10 Clutter Cures That Won’t Cramp Your Style

An organized home is a beautiful thing, but sometimes the methods of organizing are less than luxurious. Wire mesh? Plastic bins? No, thank you! Organization should work with a room’s design, but in case you weren’t blessed with built-ins, we’ve rounded up 10 stunning solutions for clutter containment that won’t clash with your décor.

1. GRAHAM COFFEE TABLE

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Stealthy storage in a sculptural package! The origami-like folds of this coffee table create effortless nooks for books, magazines or baskets. $899, Room & Board 

2. BRASS WALL HOOKS:

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We’re hooked on these elegant and versatile brass pegs! Use them to hang your necklaces and scarves or stud your kitchen wall with a couple for aprons or totes. The possibilities are endless. $98 for set of 2, Kaufmann Mercantile 

3. LACQUER BOXES:

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Make clutter disappear by hiding it in attractive lidded boxes. A pretty lacquered box can be nestled in a bookcase and quietly camouflage ugly phone chargers and cords, stationary or stacks of business cards. $29-$39, Pottery Barn

4. ELIXIR MINI BAR:

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By day this sleek end table is a trusty sidekick for your cup of coffee, but by night it moonlights as a mini bar. A clever flip-down lid conceals ample storage for your booze, or for stashing remote controls. $299, CB2

5. TOAST RACK

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A vintage-inspired toast rack is an elegant solution to your paper pile problem (you know you have one!). Place one on a desk, kitchen counter or entry console to keep mail and documents visible, accessible and neatly separated. $49, High Street Market 

6. BASKETS:

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The old standbys! Baskets are way chicer than plastic bins and imbue your room with warmth and texture. Stock up on different shapes and sizes to store anything from throw blankets to office supplies to potatoes. $58-$98, High Street Market

7. TRAYS:

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Trust us — you can never have too many trays. Everything just looks neater when corralled within stylish borders. This set from One King’s Lane lends a cheerful pop of color to any surface while fencing in your unruly cosmetic bottles or desk accessories. $99, One Kings Lane

8. WALL POCKETS:

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These sleek metallic wall pockets are like functional jewelry for your home. Adorn an empty corner in the foyer to catch mail, magazines or homework. $50, CB2

9. RUSTIC FILE CABINET:

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Even in an age when we can stow our memories in a cloud, the file cabinet remains a clunky inevitability for most of us. Or so we thought! This file cabinet from West Elm offers perfectly modern file storage that’s totally down to Earth. $699, West Elm

10. PEDESTAL BOWLS:

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Bowls, cups and dishes aren’t just for the kitchen! Vessels of all shapes, sizes and materials make pretty catchalls in any room of the house. Shallow bowls and dishes can hold jewelry or keys, while taller cups are ideal for pencils or makeup brushes. $32, Anthropologie 

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