Tame Living Room Clutter With These 8 Items

Gather loose items, like greeting cards, magazines, and memorabilia, in a wall-mount storage rack that’s easy on the eyes, like this Reclaimed Pine Cubby Shelf ($152, originally $179).

Tame the unsightly thicket of wires and cables growing behind your media console with a set of flexible, color-coded cable twisters ($10 each).

Corral disparate remote controls, coasters, and other coffee table items in a decorative container, like this metal storage box ($25).

A storage bench works double duty, serving as extra seating as well a catch-all for living room clutter. This Acacia Storage Bench ($649) could be a home for extra throw blankets, children’s toys, or a collection of board games.

Magazines have a way of taking over the coffee table. Create an organized and eye-catching display on your bookshelf by dividing magazines by publication in a clear slipcase ($17 each).

Woven baskets are always useful clutter control vessels and perfect homes for loose items like blankets, toys, and shoes. This set of three Laguna Seagrass Baskets ($228 for the set of 3) also adds a pop of color and texture to a space.

A tray is a powerful way to create a sense of order where there is cluttered chaos, especially on a coffee table or bar cart. These rectangle lacquer trays ($59-$69) make an attractive gathering place for books, candles, or flowers.

Make 2016 the year you invest in a label maker ($49), but be warned that label making can be addictive. This handy little machine will help create a sustainable system for organization for anything from containers of light bulbs and batteries to boxes of loose photos and memorabilia.