The Ultimate Home Organisation System
Principles
Grid-based
Organisation should be divided into regular, predictable grids to which everything conforms
Interconnectivity
There should be connectivity between all the standards. You should be able to easily move one piece into another system.
Modularity
The system should follow atomic design principles – reduced to the smallest useful component.
Organisational Ethos
Interconnected
Universal compatibility over proprietary lock-in
Aesthetics
Beauty and modularity over function alone
Open
Shared standards over walled gardens
Simple
Complexity is a failure of design
Multi-material
Use the right materials for the job, not just plastic monoculture
Free, Open-source Systems
Recommended system: Gridfinity
Best for organising small items – paperclips, nozzles, pens etc – on shelves, tables and in drawers.
Recommended system: Neogrid
Best for organising large items – clothing, tools, materials etc – in drawers.
Recommended system: openGrid
Best for organising small items on walls – scissors, tape, rulers etc – on the wall.
Recommended system: French Cleat
Best for organising large and heavy items on walls – power tools, kitchen cabinets, shelves, paintings etc – they are very strong!
Recommended system: Underware
Best for tidying cables under desks and on walls. Also good for LED channels when printed in transparent filament.
Cheat Sheet
