Winter officially started a few days ago, so why not kick off this season and the New Year with an organized home? Any good organizing project starts with a decluttering that will make your home feel refreshed for the season. Below are 25 things to declutter before the deep of the winter so you can enjoy a cozier, more organized season.
Clothing & Accessories
Outgrown or worn-out winter coats, boots, and sweaters
Gloves, scarves, and hats that are mismatched or unused
Excessive or damaged socks and thermal wear
Old, unworn seasonal shoes (e.g., snow boots)
Living Spaces
Heavy blankets or throws that are tattered or unused
Unneeded seasonal décor – streamline your holiday decorations
Broken heaters, humidifiers, or electric blankets
Pillows, bedding, and cushions that are worn out or unused
Kitchen
Expired pantry items (e.g., hot chocolate mixes, canned soups)
Old baking supplies and spices (for holiday cooking/baking prep)
Unused seasonal cookware (e.g., slow cookers, bakeware)
Extra mugs, chipped dishes, or mismatched utensils
Garage/Storage
Broken snow shovels, sleds, and winter tools
Unusable holiday lights or decorations
Unneeded sports gear (e.g., skis, ice skates)
Old salt or ice melt that is no longer effective
Home Office or Paper Clutter
Outdated paperwork and bills
Unused calendars and planners
Magazines, newspapers, and catalogs you don’t need
Toys & Hobbies
Outgrown or broken winter toys (e.g., sleds, snow toys)
Hobby supplies you haven’t touched in years
Books, games, and puzzles you won’t use this season
Car Essentials
Expired emergency supplies (e.g., flares, blankets)
Excess or unused ice scrapers, snow brushes, and windshield fluid
Unneeded travel gear like old roof racks and chains
As a bonus at the end of every year we like to highlight tried and true organizational products that we personally use and love.
1. Bigso linen magazine holder
We have used tons of magazine holders for our paper clutter system. But one that we keep going back to is this handsome linen one with a leather handle. Check out our blog on how we handle paper clutter.
2. Brother bluetooth label maker
You can print customized labels straight from your smartphone or laptop. Easy to use and offers a ton of color and design options. We also use these label sheets that go in a printer to customize large quantities of labels.
3. Two drawer storage acrylic utility bin
These all-purpose bins from Target’s Brightroom line have a slide-out design that makes it easy to pull open and see what's stored inside. We particularly love using these in linen closets and pantries. They also come in a single drawer.
Great way to keep sheet sets together and to easily identify sheet type.
This pack of reusable zipper pouches are ideal for storing small accessories like office supplies, card games, and charging wires.
6. Invisible floating bookshelves
These heavy duty, wall mounted floating shelves not only organize your books, but create artwork on your wall. They also can be used for photo frames, kids artwork and plants.
These easy to access 12 x 12 bins provide plenty of space for office and crafting supplies, kids toys and pantry items. Plus you can stack them!