How to organize the ugly things (+ small space ideas)

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T I M E S T A M P S
0:00 Intro
0:34 Cords & wires
2:19 Paper
3:58 Laundry
6:06 Cleaning tools & supplies
8:45 Recycling
10:20 Electrical panels & devices
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[@Undisclosed97]

As an engineer, I would say be careful when you organise mains cables by twisting them into a coil (like the way you showed for the kitchen appliances). It's fine if the appliances are unpowered. But if they're powered up, the organised cables act as a coil, which might cause overheating - risk of fires 🔥. P.S. love your videos ❤

[@cloudyhills]

🤯 good to know, thank you!!

[@sopot9]

Well it doesn't act as a coil because the isolation prevents it (there is too much separation between cables, and two wires will cancel the magnetic field around it), but it can cause fire simply by the fact that live wire with high amperage will produce a lot of heat. If that heat can't go anywhere it can cause insulation to melt, short wires, produce a spark and thus fire.

[@jana.polukord]

@@cloudyhills I'm an engineer too and can assure you that coiling these short cables won't pose any risk, it is perfectly safe. Great tips, thank you!

[@darladellana4961]

Wow, you solved a bunch of my visual clutter issues in this video. Also, I found the no-talking just quiet background music quite refreshing. Thanks.

[@ashisjana676]

I loved this - so much content and no random chatter. What a kind and thoughtful presentation to help many apartments and homes feel cozy, intentional, and peaceful 🙏🌺

[@barbarahenn-pander5872]

If I organized instead of watching these videos, I wouldn’t need the videos. The dog was a bonus!!

[@wakingtheworld]

A place for everything and everything in its place. Keeping things you use most often easily accessible. How I like to run my home too. Lovely vid. No words needed. You have a beautiful home by the way.

[@HerNewHabits]

As someone who lives in an apartment, this video gave me so many ideas on how to organize everything to fit small spaces. I love how you design your house to make it functional and beautiful at the same time.

[@M_Uchiha]

As a German Uni student in a tiny apartment, I loved this video! Thank you for your content! :) Your home is beautiful and what I aspire to have one day ✨

[@theanadevine]

This video is the home organization equivalent of watching a video of someone teaching dance moves. You’re nodding and following along and then the instructor does a backflip into a split and you realize “I am out of my league. Also I love dancing.”

[@bigjumpcoach6927]

Finally the video that's targeting my biggest pains in the house. Thank you so much ❤

[@sherrycohen1824]

I have another idea for hiding the electrical panel. Fold a table runner over a dowel and hang the dowel over the panel. It adds some nice texture to the wall.

[@serenakoleno9338]

Great tips. Thanks for sharing your lovely home and advice. ❤😊

[@cloudyhills]

🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@youdontspeakforme4339]

I love your home! And your furry little helper is adorable 🐶 ❤

[@cloudyhills]

She's the best assistant 🐾

[@beverly9572]

You and Pat have created such a lovely home, with so many beautiful and clever ideas!

[@cloudyhills]

Thank you Beverly ☺️

[@frithjofschlesinger9880]

I love this video. The idea with the folding ironing board is genius. I’ve been looking for a way to fit on in a tiny apartment and that’s just the thing

[@cloudyhills]

It's life-changing for sure! I hated the big bulky one esp when I'm so short already 😅

[@dhcrasher1]

I wish I could magic you to the UK and have you make my home look as beautiful and organised as yours 😊 ...I’ve been hooked on your videos since the first one I saw, the kitchen in your previous home. Your talent and vision, and practical skills, are awesome ❤ Suzy 🙂

[@cloudyhills]

That would be such a dream job, to travel to different parts of the world and design and organize people's houses 😆

[@caseycercone4717]

This is a wonderful channel for me. I enjoy the accessible tips and style of filming. Thank you for taking us on a tour of your lovely home.

[@angelarose6431]

Your videos are therapy! Please do another Munich thrift vlog. I love your ideas.

[@cloudyhills]

It's quite difficult to do them because the stores don't allow filming 🥹 But I'll post a thrift haul soon!

[@skarseth]

Wow. I am a bit suprised that you have sooo much pysical paper for everything? Here in Norway i hardly have any paper at all now - as just about everything now is pure digital - really does a lot for all the paper clutter, binders etc.. Love a lot of your ideas though. I have been searching for a similar laundry rack - looks so practical.

[@cloudyhills]

In my home country everything is digital as well, coming to Germany was such a culture shock 🙈 But I understand!

[@celeste9455]

I have watched your videos since you started. They are always very pleasing. I love this one a lot, realizing how much visual clutter there are in the house. Thank you!

[@a.m.8252]

Terrific video!!! Agree 100% that even the colors of cleaning products can be distracting. Your ceramic jars are a fine solution. Kudos on so many clever and wise ideas!

[@toagoodhome46]

Absolutely LOVED this!! Great tips and you have such a beautiful, calming home ❤️ Thank you for sharing.

[@amyfrancis9423]

I enjoyed watching your video and how you organize your home. Your dog is also so cute!

[@amandal9]

Yes I need those cord cables to hide my black cords. Good idea! I love your kitchen DIY tiles the colour is so calming, great choice. 😊

[@cloudyhills]

aw thank you! The first couple of days I regretted it because I thought it gave me swimming pool vibes 😂 but then it grew on me and I really love it now!

[@amandal9]

@@cloudyhills haha! Swimming pool vibes!! 😂 I think you did a wonderful job. Have a great weekend! 😄

[@reneed406]

Love love this!!! You have a beautiful home. I had such a wonderful time watching this video. I also get easily overwhelmed with too many flashy things in my space so these are super helpful thank you.

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

Still watching, but the cable thing on appliances is genius! I don't have the space in my apartment to tuck away my rice cooker and kettle, so the cords are just kinda...shoved behind them. My kettle is glass, so don't think I can put a strip on it directly, but maybe I can put one on the wall behind it, wrap the cord, then push the kettle against it when not in use. Edit: Not a storage item, per se, but I like the idea of storing items that won't be used for awhile with a scented thing so it still smells nice when you finally use it.

[@alamedadanceparty]

My first time finding your channel and I absolutely love your ideas and content. I aspire to have my home so organised and beautiful one day. We are minimalists but in a tiny space and could do with some more order in certain spaces. These ideas are practical and helpful!!!

[@glopez1455]

So may great ideas...I plan to implement several in my own home!! Thank you for posting!😊😊

[@irenahuang5141]

this video is one of my favorites! so soothing, thank you!

[@ymkoh19]

I always love your video. Use felt sticker underneath of bakets otherwise they scratch the shelves.

[@katerinachristou711]

Amazing and aesthetic video with a lot of tips and ideas. I love your house and how you organize it.

[@lucycat241]

The cable/cord management tips were very helpful. Thank you!

[@user-vw1eo3qb4d]

this video changed my life! such a beautiful home! thanks a lot!

[@himalayantimes6667]

Haha! When I saw you mount a paper holder to organise letters\docs I instantly knew you were living in Germany.

[@cloudyhills]

🤣

[@MaraMara89]

I love those shoe cabinets from IKEA (TRONES) - I am using them as mine main storage and laundry bin in bathroom and also as shoe and scarfs/hats/gloves etc storage in entry way ♥ Using them for recycling is great idea as the part that opens/actually store things is easy to take off to empty or clean...Also: idea to use stick note for drill dust is amazing!

[@lauramccollum5686]

Your home is beautiful and peaceful!

[@AbstractDreamss]

I love that your videos are so relaxing to watch 😊

[@meetkass]

I love your little helper 🐶

[@vic6950]

Your videos are the best! So many useful ideas and I love your editing 🫶🫶🫶🫶

[@macsmiffy2197]

I remember when computers were first used in offices, they were going to be the end of paper copies. 🤣

[@StephBer1]

My husband is a Director of IT for a large company and when you walk into his office there is literally NO paper. He can do everything with a computer and a Microsoft Surface Go, including making hand written notes, which it converts to text. It frankly freaks me out a bit because I love paper and writing, rather than typing. He says it's actually liberating, and it's an example to all the people (like myself 😂) who say they NEED paper. I'm sure we'll get there eventually because I know my kids do all their office and uni work on a laptop.

[@ccoeurjoli]

C’est si joli et confortable 💕 Merci pour ces astuces ! 🌸🌸🌸

[@dogsinthetropics]

so satisfying to watch!

[@lisab8014]

I love everything about your home, thank you for all the work you put into your videos, such a great inspiration!! ❤

[@cloudyhills]

Thank you Lisa!

[@lyndamoorhead]

Wow, who knew trolls had such strong opinions about organising and small space living? AaaAnYWAY! I really enjoyed this and took quite a few ideas to implement at home. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@marthamaeda8257]

Your organizing skills are on another level👐❤❤

[@marim.7558]

Meu Deus, esse é um dos vídeos mais úteis e agradáveis ao mesmo tempo que já assisti. Obrigada por todas as dicas

[@RobbyJulietta]

You make it look so easy😅thank you so much for your videos!

[@anastasia-tu9ns]

I loved this video so much!!!! (Including the subtitles and you not talking😅) very chill! Good recommendations too!

[@rahatazam-hh3mf]

Wonderful ideas!! ❤

[@jana.polukord]

Amazing! I rarely stumble upon really useful tips, but your ideas are great! I'm so inspired to organize my space after watching your video! Greetings from Finland!

[@user-ii4vb8ut8w]

Bonjour j'adore être très organisé et grâce à vous je trouve une grande inspiration. Merci beaucoup 🎉

[@ardisenostudio]

As always, neat ideas 🤍

[@monikamiroslava4074]

Thanks for making this compilation! It's super useful to be able to refer to it when looking for ideas. I struggled for a long time with the recycling even though I live in a city where there are containers for different materials less than two minutes away. It just feels like a waste to go there unless I have a lot of recycling :D So now I have two large laundry basktets - one for paper and one for plastic and metal - in a kitchen corner. They're plenty functional and okay visually too.

[@cloudyhills]

I know what you mean, in our previous apartment we had those bins at convenient distances but things would still pile up 🥹 The laundry basket idea is nice and easy!

[@anikajgreen]

This is the video I have been looking for! So many ideas for our new space from this - thank you ❤

[@cloudyhills]

All the best in your new apt 💕

[@cynvision]

I'm with you on the removal of packaging. I moved to a rental studio this year and struggle with making a restful place. The only difference I have is that if I conceal things my brain thinks I don't have to work on them. Out of sight out of mind can backfire.

[@cynvision]

I may have to try the basket for my routers. Thanks! Maybe Ikea has a light weight kitchen island. The Kalax cube made a great coffee station. Trimming down my kitchen items has been a difficulty.

[@deirdregahansuttle5698]

Very relaxing to watch. Thank you. IRELAND

[@MissNagNag]

Ich liebe diese kreativen Lösungen. 😊🥰

[@laraangel6862]

tantissime idee e soluzioni semplici quanto interessanti ❤

[@eugenachang6844]

Love you selects!

[@donatellaevola]

Grazie per gli ottimi suggerimenti che copierò ❤

[@aagbls]

Wish we have this much space too!

[@vanessadecruces8399]

Me encantan!!!😍

[@karonfrench1012]

Brilliant ideas thank-you. Really enjoyed that.👍🥰

[@huskysc7415]

Great ideas! Thanks!❤

[@ssy_0]

so good 🫢🤍 thanks

[@lindaroyal8161]

All, very good suggestions and inexpensive ideas. TY

[@cortellazzi1606]

Ótimas dicas, obrigada por compartilhar 🌺🌹🌻

[@lifewithSabandAmie]

Thank you for the tips very useful for me😊😊

[@gpr13martinez88]

Gorgeous

[@leslie8423]

Wow! Impressive

[@missbilbybadinage1199]

Covering electrical panels like safety switches (especially rentals) and such with fixtures in some places is against fire and safety regulations. I stuck a laminated picture on the doors of these in my old place and am now lucky they're in cupboards in my current place. Check with your real estate/landlord and local laws 1st (and have a few alternative options for them to consider).

[@peacefulminimalist2028]

They own their home and it's in Germany :) Pretty sure there are no laws against this as long as it's accessible.

[@57coolgirl]

Very inspiring!

[@kaylaphillingane4354]

This is the content I crave! ❤️

[@cloudyhills]

☺️

[@merchep.a.6471]

Love it! Great video, indeed!

[@Amira-my4uq]

Such élégant vidéo ❤❤❤❤

[@Angelcat0753]

Harika bayıldım😮

[@rosmarieniesler3442]

fantastic! thank you very much!

[@tinabraxton4906]

You can't wind, wrap, or bundle cords with 220 voltage.

[@jamesbriggs5740]

My cleaning supplies are in closed cabinets. No need ro decanr them. I have an inside the door hanger for the spray bottles. Kathy B

[@yzolakitchi]

Thank you for a beautiful video and some wonderful ideas. Very inspiring! Sending appreciation (and a subscribe to your channel) from sunny England 🥰

[@misaagoo3410]

Thank you so much for this video 🫶 Not only are all the ideas and tips so helpful, the calm and soft vibes make it inspiring! Even if you “hide the clutter away”, you manage to do it without turning the space into a plain boring cold and generic environment, it keeps personality and feels warm and like a real home!

[@cherylswindells3845]

BRILLIANT 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😃

[@kathyorourke9273]

Splendid!

[@nakk1608]

tolles Video Dankeschön ❤❤ 😊 Der Bügelbrett ist ja toll 👍

[@cloudyhills]

Es macht so einen großen Unterschied!

[@zwariowana131160]

I came across this video by mistake - it was recommended to me by the Algorithm Gods. I just want to say this is an excellent video with geniuinely nice hacks and tricks. Very creative and useful! Around middle of the video I thought to myself: we are in 2024, but this lady is living in 2224 already! I especially like the router in willow/open basket, the semi open TV cabinets and covering the cable/utility cabinets with big picture or mirror. These all seem so obvious now, but we rarely see those ideas recommended and they really make perfect sense! All this to say: this is an excellent video, thank you for sharing!! I will definitely be using these tips at my place

[@chabridgettumusiime8994]

❤❤❤me too

[@bzoll1453]

Wow! thanks a lot for sharing! Life-saving! And so calming everytime! ❤ can I book your sense of design/function and asthetic? 😅

[@ericas29]

I love your videos but find myself not watching as many only because i like to mainly "listen" while i do tasks and can't read your tips. Although you have great tips, i wish there was audio.

[@rachelmaya6797]

I feel the same

[@leventlevent399]

I prefer silent videos.

[@texasstardust6010]

I feel rhe same ...I " listen " whilst going about my things I need to do.. so I think there's a " Balance " when it comes to " only captioned " Videos.

[@dkong7264]

I think her videos are about "intentional living" including intentionally watching her content, rather than consuming it in the background "while doing other tasks". You choosing to not watch because there's no audio is really your own problem and not hers.

[@hy930807]

I find my self like to put on videos on the background and listen too. Maybe the because these online thing shortened my focus period

[@marcarusaviles9020]

Really love it! So useful to “hidden” stuff behind the door, unless you have sliden doors (like me)😅😂. Although I love them

[@momatotomato]

ARE YOU A GENIUS?! Thanks for the tips

[@patriciamgibson]

Hello from Sydney, Australia! Loved watching your video- beautiful ideas. Can you tell me where I can buy or brand of the clock in the kitchen?!? So cool 😎 Thank you ❤

[@cloudyhills]

I got mine from Amazon, you can try searching "retro flip clock" ☺️

[@21cormorants]

Does the diatomaceous dish for the soaps serve a purpose? (Beyond anchoring the dishes; rather does the diatomaceous quality serve a purpose as a dish?) I absolutely relate to the visual clutter overstimulation; your home is like a breath of fresh air, and precisely the kind of serene environment I’m working towards! Thank you for sharing all of your wonderful ideas and solutions!

[@cloudyhills]

They keep the area dry since they absorb the water :)

[@veroniquedominguez4491]

Bonjour, merci pour votre vidéo enrichissante et apaisante. Vous êtes bien organisée et douée en bricolage. 👍🏠❤️Votre maison est magnifique. Bon week-end 🐶🩵😘

[@laurahall6462]

definitely going to incorporate some of these tricks once my husband and I have finished renovating our tiny flat - with 39sqm it feels impossible to keep everything tidy as well as accessible. I was wondering how big is your flat/house?

[@cloudyhills]

Do you have high ceilings? If you do, maximize the vertical space for storage! We have pretty low ceilings but the apartment is about 95sqm, which is very comfortable for us since we both wfh :)

[@sacredcowbbq1326]

Adorable Border Collie.

[@stefaniemore3203]

Lady, you are amazing. Thank you for this inspiring video. You can easily teach workshops. Maybe you do!?

[@divinavirtusio2574]

Brilliant👍

[@lemoniee9240]

Your editing skills are amazing!! 😍😍 May I ask what editing app u use for ur vids? xx

[@cloudyhills]

Premiere pro :)

[@nadiadowla3127]

beautiful home! for me (personally) this is not super practical. i never want to first open a lid and then pull everything out just to put it all into another bag. small ironing boards are useless for me but I iron a lot and larger scale items - my large ironing board is very easy to snap shut and put away vertically and i do it almost every other day. even the lidded basket to store drying bags and clips were too many steps for me. i have young children that i'm "training" (i mean teaching!) to clean up after themselves so picking up has to be majorly simplified and effortless. few baskets have lids but most do not. they are bigger so that the clutter does not peek through. thanks for the lovely glipse into your home and for putting together so many neat ideas.

[@cloudyhills]

Yes, what may work for me may not work for others, ultimately it's really important for your home to be practical and cater to your lifestyle's needs!☺️

[@MeredithLeigh81]

Hearing you say that about becoming the girl you journaled about brought tears to my eyes, it’s so uplifting to hear others journeys and transformations!

[@shirsmi5533]

Besides this being great ideas …. It is so CALMING. I need calm. Ahhhhhhh……

[@JenniferConrad-en4pq]

What color did you use for the molding behind the coffee station? It is such a beautiful look!

[@cloudyhills]

Sage green by Schöner Wohnen. I've since painted over it though, because it was a bit too cold in person 🙈