Waging organizational warfare on one's apartment is typically reserved for springtime. But considering that right now the economy is at a potential breaking point, people are living in absurdly tiny spaces, and cold weather is keeping countless cosmopolitan city dwellers locked indoors, what better time to enhance one's living space?

While there are home-improvement products galore (and the infomercials to prove it), navigating the world of organizational furniture and accessories can be in a word: overwhelming. So, psychoPEDIA cut out the middleman and highlighted some of the handiest, best-designed products around (plus one person who can work wonders with only a whisper):

Hanger Holder ($7.95)
Being forced to inhabit an apartment with no real closets may sound like some sort of urban legend. But plenty of Manhattanites can attest to having survived such arduous conditions. So, rather than add a stand-alone clothing rack showroom-style, why not opt for this inexpensive, space-conscious Hanger Holder? With a dozen or so places to hang things, you can add this accessory to any room in your humble abode. It’ll keep your clothes easily accounted for reducing stress and clutter.

Pure Nomade (TBD)
Fashion and functionality meet with Pure Nomade's stackable "Hotel" storage boxes. Created by industrial designer Lilian Adler and her partner Soren Berg, these easily collapsible boxes can be used wherever needed, and stacked up to 10 feet high, like a mix-and-match furniture puzzle. And, because these boxes come in specially designed prints by Naja Conrad Hansen and Adler herself, they serve as a more eye-catching option for storing everything from shoes and magazines, to little knick-knacks. In addition to functionality, you could also probably use these boxes to play a large-scale version of Jenga.

Cosmetic Drawer Organizer ($17.99)
Anyone can tell you there’s nothing more irritating than a disorganized drawer. Whether your clutter is a result of nail polishes and lipsticks, or pens and various office supplies, the Cosmetic Drawer Organizer can help. Place it inside an empty drawer, and voilà: you’ll have distinct compartments for all your loose items, resulting in organizational bliss.

Treehugger Stuff Bump ($20)
Believe it or not, buying Treehugger’s Stuff Bumps will not only benefit the environment, they’ll payback Spanish prisoners for some time well-spent. Made in Catalonian prison workshops, these multi-functional wall embellishments are made with natural wool felt/100% recycled cardboard. Considering they’re made from low energy production, you’ll find comfort in knowing that de-cluttering has never left such a light carbon footprint. Not to mention, these slightly bizarre-looking home accessories are perfect for storing anything from socks and underwear, to loose envelopes. And, check out Treehugger’s cute, expertly-animated interactive website. De-cluttering never looked so easy.

Handbag Holder ($29.95)
Any femme who’s ever lived in 500 square feet or less knows that handbags can be seemingly impossible to keep organized. Whether they’re Balenciaga or Bottega Veneta, they typically take up tons of space and can’t be squished into smaller containers or else they’ll lose their shape. So what to do? Try this Handbag Holder, which can also be used for hats, scarves, or any other prized possession that needs a hook. It’ll make matching your hat/handbag/accessory-of-choice to your outfit ten times speedier, not to mention less messy.

Shower Curtain with Pockets ($19.95)
Anyone who's ever tried to store bath toiletries on an adjustable, spring shower rod knows it's disaster, as inevitably the ill-constructed device (and all its products) falls on top of you a day later. Thankfully now there’s relief for all clean freaks with shampoo-bottle-stubbed toes; Tiny Living created a shower curtain with mesh pockets for all your bath product-storing needs. With seven pockets in various sizes, there's more than enough space to go around.

Under-Shelf Basket ($6.99)
Describing the functionality of an under shelf basket is pretty much stating the obvious. Doing double duty to create extra space for storing your things while decreasing visible clutter, these shelves are also perfect for hiding away your secret stash of unmentionables. Basically a large clip-on for your shelf, these baskets join the ranks of other successful items of the clip-on genre—clip-on-ties, pocket pens, and, of course, the chip-clip.

Clutter Whisperer (TBD)
If you’ve ever seen the National Geographic show that lends this pursuit its name, your interest has most likely already been piqued. What may seem like a pyramid scheme is in fact an urban dweller’s dream-come-true—a woman who can turn chaos into order for a relatively reasonable fee. Meet Cynthia Kienzle, a.k.a. the Clutter Whisperer. A modern day Holly Homemaker-meets-therapist-meets-drill sergeant, no domestic disaster is too much for Kienzle. She’s seen it all—from the ADD/OCD, toy-soldier-collecting hermit living in a '50s-era house, to the clothes-obsessed, sample-sale-addicted fashionista with a studio apartment filled with clothing. An initial one-and-a-half-hour consultation with Kienzle will cost you $60, but it will be applied to any future work (which starts at $40/hour, with a 5-hour minimum). Contact Kienzle at 212-661-0982, or theclutterwhisperer@rcn.com.


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