How to Keep Your Home Organized During Summer Break

Summer break is wonderful — and relentless. Kids home all day, schedules disrupted, more meals, more mess, more people in every room at once. The homes that stay organized through summer break aren't the ones with the strictest rules — they're the ones with the smartest systems. Here's how to build them.

Create a summer break landing zone.

The moment kids walk in the door, stuff explodes everywhere. A dedicated landing zone — hooks for bags, a Basket Lady Wicker Basket for shoes and outdoor items, a shelf for sunscreen and hats — contains the explosion at the entry before it spreads through the house.

Give every kid their own basket.

One woven rope basket per child, clearly labeled, placed at their height. Everything that belongs to them goes in their basket. At the end of the day, everything in the basket goes back to its room. This single system eliminates most summer break clutter.

Protect your floors.

Summer break means more foot traffic, more spills, and more general wear on your floors. A COCOER Waterproof Reversible Outdoor Rug in high-traffic areas handles summer break conditions without complaint — waterproof, washable, and durable enough for the season.

Simplify your kitchen for summer.

Summer break means more snacks, more drinks, more kitchen use throughout the day. A natural seagrass basket on a low shelf stocked with approved snacks gives kids independence and reduces the constant kitchen interruptions. A BAMEOS Bamboo Drawer Organizer keeps the kitchen functional through the extra summer use.

A home that stays organized during summer break is one that's been designed for the reality of summer break. Build the systems before the chaos starts and enjoy the season.