Organizing Items on a Flat Surface

Sometimes we just don't have the bins, bags, boxes, and shelving to store all of our stuff.  So when this happens, we just might have a spare table to display items.  Use your flat surface wisely taking up as much space as you can and whatever small items you can store in a jar, can, dish or some other small container do it.  This way you are leaving room for other things to be placed on the table.

Sort items based on likeness.  Place items in spaces near you if you plan to use more often.  If you were selling wares at a yard sale, you would have items easily assessable to customers and your more popular items would be within reach.
 

 

 

Check out http://thingstodobored.blogspot.com for a bit of creative inspiration.

Use this for collectibles or display at a fair or other special events.

 

 

 

 Novel Box Large Glass Top Black Leatherette Metal Clasp Jewelry Display Case 14.75X8.25X2.1"

 

 

 

Also, you can stack items using a cabinet shelf and place them underneath freeing up more space.

Organized Living Large Double Cabinet Shelf - White

 

 

Jewelry, beads, small office supplies, cosmetics and more can be stored in something like this.

Maymom Small Plastic Box with Hinged Lid

 

 

 

Take advantage of the space underneath the table.  Use items you already have to store remaining stuff.  A luggage bag, a plastic bin, a backpack, purses, even a large decorative blanket, cloth, 

sheet or fabric can be used to hideaway things until you have money to invest in furniture and more organizers.  Search for how to table skirt to add a bit of décor to your ambience!  Happy organizing!

 

Nicholl McGuire is the author of What Else Can I Do on the Internet?