Clever Products That Will Make Your Home Seem More Organized
We’re all staying home, might as well like what we’re looking at.
Umbra Giardino
Promising Review: “Bought as a gift, will make the windowsill look more tidy than just having pots.” — Karles
Editor’s Thoughts: The Umbra Giardino is a beautiful countertop planter that definitely one-ups the clearly overgrown plastic cups my Trader Joe’s herbs were purchased in. I love how easy it is to water with the rain-shower-like roof. It’s never been easier to swipe a few herbs for dinner. *Reminder to invest in a rain-shower for myself next.*
Get it on Amazon for $45.
2. Twelve South’s HiRise Pro
Promising Review: “I was looking for a stand for my 27-inch iMac and stumbled across this. I almost never post 5 stars, but these guys earned it. It is the perfect height, the perfect width, and solidly built. Except for a few sharp polish edges, nothing pops out at me as wrong. I did not imagine I could find a product so on par with what I would have wanted had I known to design it myself. I hate sounding like a paid reviewer, but I was impressed.” — Philip M.
Editor’s Thoughts: We were immediately drawn to the Hi-Rise Pro’s ‘garage-style’ front plate which hides a neat and hidden shelf. And let us also mention that the front plate is a reversible walnut/aluminum, to match a wide variety of desk setups. The Hi-Rise Pro’s internal shelf is adjustable to four different heights, allowing for storage of hard drives, hubs, wires, and more. The top of the Hi-Rise boasts a leather valet tray, which is a perfect cubby for your phone or glasses.
Get it on Amazon for $169.99
3. Atmos Vacuum Canister
Promising Review: “I have several of the Atmos Vacuum Canisters (the black ones), and they really do create a vacuum. I can put a 12 oz bag of coffee in the larger canister, and when I take the bag out, the bag looks like the vacuum sealed products that one buys at the grocery store.” — Ernest M.
Editor’s Thoughts: We were huge fans of Atmos Vacuum Canisters, which are one of the toughest vacuum seals we’ve seen on the market. Atmos uses an integrated pump and a twist function to remove any air inside, as well as having a vacuum lock indicator that turns green when properly sealed. With a touch of the button, easily release the seal and your pristine goods are ready to go. Atmos claims that it can extend coffee’s shelf life up to 50% — while we have just started testing the Atmos recently, we can most certainly say that we already feel the freshness.
Get it on Fellow’s official website starting at $25.
4. Yamazaki Home Tower Rolling Slim Storage Cart
Promising Review: “I bought this for a 6" space between my fridge and the counter/cabinets. Because it is right next to my fridge, I can store onions and potatoes conveniently and shelf items which will eventually be refrigerated thus freeing up some pantry space. It is easy to roll in and out with the attached handle. It is slightly wobbly but since it is pretty much wedged into the space, that's not a problem for me. I was so happy to find this very narrow solution for my little nook.” — Jay 5
Editor’s Thoughts: We are huge fans of Yamazaki’s storage furniture, and this Rolling Slim Storage Cart is no exception. With its sleek design and maneuverability, this cart serves as the perfect hidden beverage cart, accompanied by a set of small wheels to slide in and out of small crevices. The quality is stellar for the price, and we were excited by the metal shelves making it great for easy-clean up for any unruliness. The walled off sides protected from any shifting, and the wooden top made it seem seamless with our kitchen countertops.
Get it on Amazon for $110.00
5. Yamazaki Coat Rack
Promising Review: “Got this coat rack for my wife, after introducing her to Yamazaki stuff not quite a year ago, and she absolutely loves it. Elegant and simple way to simultaneously hang her favorite couple coats - and a bunch of her stylish hair bands/wraps - while also looking slick in a decor sense. Much love for Yamazaki in general. Their quality is stellar, and so far everything I’ve bought was incredibly easy to assemble.” — D. Sprinkle
Editor’s Thoughts: It’s about that time of quarantine where our OOTD’s is an eclectic mix of casual wear and pajama hybrids, all while the pile of worn once, too dirty to hang back up but too clean to wash, clothes is bordering Mt. Vesuvius heights. The Yamazaki coat rack, while great for coats, is also great for playing keeper of your half worn clothing. The quality of the rack is rock solid, and we’ve definitely tested the bounds of weight limit this rack should be able to hold.
Get it on Amazon for $84.99
6. POLYGON
Promising Review: “We bought 2 starter packs & plan to keep adding on until every room in the house has them. They are wonderful. Convenient. Practical. Money well spent.” — Marge Q.
Editor’s Thoughts: In the name of not spending thousands for large wall-encompassing canvas art, we are all in for Polygon Lights. Polygon has created a system of modular lights that connect to create some truly awe-inspiring hexagon tile designs. Using LED’s, each touch-sensitive tile has a lifespan of over 50,000 hours. We were impressed at the ease of hanging and the sturdiness of the included sticky pad adhesive. By far one of the easiest ways to transform drab walls into a contemporary work of art.
Get a starter pack on Polygon’s official website for $112.
7. iON Wireless Duo Fast Charging Stand and Pad
Editor’s Thoughts: This dual Qi wireless fast-charger is a well-designed piece that is the perfect way to start ridding of your frayed and tangled strewn wires. The iON is fabric-wrapped, with one angled stand and one flat pad charger, allowing for simultaneous fast-charging. The Wireless Duo also has an anti slip pad, to avoid any accidental swipes.
Get it on iottie’s official website for $59.95
8. Hamama Microgreens Kit
Promising Review: “Besides it being a complete thrill & relaxing, yet exciting hobby... it's so fun to watch them grow so quickly & then add them on top of everything I cook. So very addicted. I've got so many quilts, i'm collecting them, I dare you to give it a try. You will not regret it. Thank me later! Oh & the people that own this company are just the kindest people you will meet anywhere, ever.... not just sometimes, every time you chat with them. I can't get enough.” — Danica
Editor’s Thoughts: It hasn’t been easier to start growing your own produce at home, and Hamama is a rising leader in the grow-it-yourself world. Their Microgreens grow kit is nearly fail-proof way to begin your own countertop garden, made even easier with their seed quilts. After watering the growing tray once, we saw harvestable produce just 7 days later. Without any pesticides or fertilizers required, you’d be hard-pressed to find a fresher food than this.
Get it on Amazon for $39.95
9. Hizero Bionic Cleaner
Promising Review: “And now I have to say since I have used this Hizero to clean my floor, it does change our life!It's unbelievable that you don't need to sweep the floor and wipe it then any more...You can just turn it on and mop the floor!Meanwhile it is sweeping the trash no matter solid or liquid on the floor and also mopping the floor too!Then after that you can touch the floor it's extremely clean and not any liquid on it. I like its cordless too that makes me easy to use it anytime anywhere..” — Oliver K.
Editor’s Thoughts: We were blown away by the results of the Hizero. This fully-automated bionic mop sweeps, mops and drys, which is already a monster of a combo. But what we were most excited about was the separation of liquid and dry waste into a waste-water tank and a hard waste tray. We did a round of the Hizero, which took less than half the time of regular mopping, and the tank was one of the darkest shades of gunk water I have ever seen, while easily picking up pet hair into the waste tray. Everything is easy to assemble and clean, and by the way, it’s cordless!
Get it on Amazon for $399.99
10. Craighill Press Vessel
Promising Review: “A very well executed storage item. Useful? Probably. Beautiful? Definitely! No defects and almost waterproof seal. I don't regret this order one bit.” — Cernunnos
Editor’s Thoughts: When we think of a treasure chest, we now think of Craighill's vessel. A perfect little storage piece to hold any loose valuables. The vessel is made of anodized aluminum, air-sealed by a ring of silicone. The heft on the vessel is unmatched, begging to hold treasures while exuding the most pristine and cultured of vibes.
Get it on Craighill’s official website for $48.
11. FluidStance Slope
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Editor’s Thoughts: Introducing to you a whiteboard made of steel, not plastic. The FluidStance Slope is the perfect desk companion that has not yet entered your life, but should. Inspired by a groomed ski run, the Slope was designed to fit in that in-between space of your keyboard and monitor. Being raised, you can also slide your keyboard or wires underneath for storage. We loved how whiteboard markers wrote on this surface, and it made for easy call + Zoom notes. Not to mention has completely eliminated our mix-matched Post-It piles.
Get it on FluidStance’s official website for $59.
12. Good Dogs by Randal Ford
Promising Review: “Wow...What a tremendous collection of truly awesome dogs! The photographer seemed to sense the personality of each dog and was able to capture their unique features in such a beautiful format. We especially enjoyed the “backstories” he shared about each dog and the very special ways they impact our lives. The perfect book to remind us of all that is good in the world!” — DD
Editor’s Thoughts: For those of us in need of a new coffee book to add to the collection, we highly recommend Randal Ford's new release, Good Dogs. An exquisite set of 150 dog portraits, Good Dogs is an amazing compendium of in-studio portraits conducted by Randal Ford, capturing the fun and many looks of our furry friends. Each dog portrait is accompanied by a lovely backstory that adds a plethora of personality to the still images.
Get it on Amazon for $37.71
13. Oakywood Monitor Stand
Promising Review: “I’m beyond thrilled with this stand! I am soooo happy with it. It’s sturdy, it matches my desk perfectly and I can store bits underneath it. A modern shape which makes it timeless. I’m going to buy another one for my second monitor.” — Yema M.
Editor’s Thoughts: The Oakywood monitor stand is a gorgeous piece made of solid wood that is a perfect addition to any desk. It creates a truly ergonomic work station that raises monitors 9 cm in height to eye level, while adding an extra level of storage capabilities underneath. The heft on this piece makes it truly a work of art, with a clean and natural oil hand-finish. Each Oakywood product is handcrafted in their workshop, making each one like a little custom gift. We particularly liked the cork protection pads as well, that will keep your desk scratch-free.
Get it on the official Oakywood website for $119.
14. Best Friends By Sheri Donut Bed + Throw Set
Editor’s Thoughts: We have to be honest here, we wanted this set for ourselves. This luxurious donut bed and throw set is so soft, we had to join our resident black lab for a snooze. Using vegan shag fur, this self-warming soothing dog bed reminds dogs of their mother's coat, and also features deep crevices for burrowing and self-cuddling. Both are machine washable - yes, throw the whole bed in the washing machine and dryer. You won't regret this purchase.
Get it on Best Friends by Sheri starting at $49.95
15. Wrap It Storage
Promising Review: “I have bought these since they came out and now to have all these different sizes and some with handles is awesome not only will you organize your garage but all kinds of cords in the house. Awesomeness” — Linda D.
Editor’s Thoughts: Wrap-It Storage has a plethora of cord storage solutions for your household. We highly recommend trying one of their bundle kits to get a taste of each of their products. Our house hasn't ever been this organized since introducing Wrap-It. We particularly love the self-gripping perforated hook and loop roll, a tape dispenser that dispenses velcro ties for all of your cord management.
Get it on Wrap-It Storage for $35.
16. Anelace Powers of 2 Binary Clock
Promising Review: “I’m having so much fun with this Binary clock. I bought it for my husband for Valentine’s Day as I had just seen my first B clock while on Amazon while looking for a “different looking clock.” for the TV room. We’re seniors; & liked that it made us do a little bit of extra “thinking”. Want to show off to the grandchildren that we might know something they don’t! Have on the wall & it’s lovely with the black muted finish. The blue lights are just enough understated with the TV on” — Starshop
Editor’s Thoughts: Anelace is introducing binary into our clocks. Using LEDs, Anelace's Powers of 2 BCD clock is a great device for your tech-loving friend. It has both direct binary mode and binary coded decimal, as well as being able to switch between both twelve and twenty-four hour mode.
Get it on Amazon for $57.95.
17. Cubit
Promising Review: “I gotta say I'm impressed. This thing makes measuring and putting up pictures shelves around a home as easy as it should be in 2019. Finally a product that uses the available tech of the day to allow me to finally divorce my tape measure. No more erasing pencil marks on walls. The cubit will measure two distances at once with its dual dimensioning lasers, making things like putting up three pictures next to each other or finding the center point of a wall sooo much easier. Then there is the design aspect of the product. You can create a design in the app and then have the cubit give you turn by turn directions on the wall to find all the points you need. Easily worth the price!!” — Jeff
Editor’s Thoughts: Cubit is the home improvement device that with make any project a breeze. Using dual axis lasers, Cubit is able to effectively and quickly measure height and length. Cubit also pairs easily with the Lets Plott app that leverages AR to measure and design your space. We used Cubit to help design our art wall, and the instructions made this whole venture a digital breeze, without needing to break out a whole scene of shouting 'higher! lower!'.
Get it on Amazon for $68.95.
18. Coop Pillow
Promising Review: “This pillow has changed my sleeping experience. I have gone from using multiple pillows to one — the coop original. I usually sleep on my side but I sometimes sleep on my back. The pillow is great either way. I bought it after ordering the toddler pillow for our 3 year old. He used to throw his old toddler pillow off the bed. He uses the coop pillow every night and loves it. ” — Susan M.
Editor’s Thoughts: In my home, happy bed = happy life. Once you get that pristine bed set up, you’re home instantly bumps up a few notches. The Coop Home Goods Original Pillow is the perfect adjustable pillow for every sleeper. Each pillow comes a half pound bag of CertiPUR-US certified memory foam that will allow you to formulate your own pillow to your liking. Each pillow comes with a removable cover and inner pillow, allowing for easy wash. I tried this pillow for the past week and I will say that this is some of the best sleep I've had in years.
Get it on Coop for $59.99.
19. Welaxy Felt Organization
Promising Review: “These Welaxy Felt Drawer Organizer Trays are sturdy, well made, come in a multitude of colors and sizes and of course are extremely versatile!
You could use these two toned Trays for just about anything, honestly anything if it will fit - except wet food items. ” — Susan M.
Editor’s Thoughts: These felt bins were exactly what the junk drawer ordered. The felt look looks extremely classy in a fun kind of way and we love the different sizes the compartments come in. They're very sturdy and versatile, and we particularly like the felt bins that come with lids for easy conspicuous storage.
Get it on Amazon for $45.99.