Use Baskets Liberally. Wherever you can put a basket, go for it, and then use it to store stuff you don’t immediately need. Remotes, DVDs, games, books—anything you want to keep in the room but don’t want cluttering the space can find a home in a basket.

If you have extra throws and pillows you like to switch out, you can use a basket or the hidden storage in an ottoman or chest to store them nearby without laying them out.

Give the Kids a Place. Create a basket or container that fits into your space but that is low and accessible for your children to reach, then limit the amount of toys they can have in the living room to what fits in the container. Encourage them to put their toys away whenever they finish playing, and keep a special home for the toy basket in the living room so they know exactly where to put it every time.

A few baskets and trays can go a long way in helping your living room look neat and tidy!