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How’s that resolution to keep your house tidy going? Furniture brand Sharps recently paired historical search data with its findings from a survey of 2,001 U.K. homeowners to paint a picture of our top wants—and, most important, needs—for our spaces in 2026. Alongside design predictions (canopy beds!) and a look at people’s relationships with trends (mainly skeptical), this takeaway stood out: nearly a quarter of respondents cited “shoes, coats, and everyday bags,” as the top three most difficult belongings to organize.
Staring down piles of gear can admittedly be intimidating, but we happen to have quite the collection of simple, long-lasting solutions here at Domino. Sometimes, you just need a little direction. Below, a few of the best outside-the-box storage ideas from our archive.
How to Keep Shoes Organized
Hang Them on the Wall
Fashion influencer Meredith Peck, aka @sparkandpepper, took advantage of already-there molding as a ledge for hanging heeled footwear in her San Francisco cloffice (top), while fellow content creator Alyssa Coscarelli used IKEA curtain rods for the same purpose in her New York City apartment.
Go Above the Closet
People tend to store shoes on the floor, but reality TV star Brynn Whitfield went the opposite route in her NYC apartment, maximizing an awkward nook above her closet with a series of floating shelves accessible via library ladder.
How to Keep Coats Organized
Skip Hooks and Install a Hanging Rod
Free the hanging rod from the closet! By putting one in place of her mudroom’s coat hooks, YouTuber Alexandra Gater can now fit twice as many jackets in the same amount of space.
Tuck Them Away on the Back of a Door
Sometimes, your only option is to store things in plain sight. But choose your location wisely—editor Julia Vadnal hangs her coats on the back of a bedroom door, where she and her husband aren’t as likely to bump into them.
How to Keep Everyday Bags Organized
Put Them on Display
When your bag collection is as epic as Coscarelli’s—seen here in her Los Angeles home—display it as you would sculpture: on open shelving for all to admire.
Give Them Their Own Mini Hooks
Don’t let totes take up prime storage real estate. Instead, hang a mini extendable accessory rack to corral them off to the side, like New York City stylist Benjamin Reynaert did in his entryway closet.