Find a way that works best for you to organize your media area. The family room always seems to be the messiest in my house because so much goes on in there. Have labeled baskets for games, cords, gaming systems or toys. That way clean up is a breeze and everyone knows where to find exactly what they're looking for. Also if you have bookshelves, limit yourself to what will fit on the shelf. Your shelves start to look cluttered when you stack on top of books or movies and in front of them.
Create an entryway, whether at your front or back door that is functional and decorative. If you can't find a bench like this one or don't have room, then try hanging decorative hooks and a shelf. That way they won't take up valuable floor space, but you'll still have somewhere to organize coats, hats and bags. 
Label a stack-able bin for recyclable items. Not only does this keep everything organized, it takes up much less space in your garage or pantry then if you were to have individual bins.
I hope these few simple ideas will inspire you to get organized! The best thing to remember though is that it has to work for you in order for you to keep using it, so tweak these ideas to work best in your house or come up with your own. I'd love to hear what works best for you!
Organize with trays- I love trays on coffee tables, I especially love them when they're on an ottoman that's being used as a coffee table. Think of how easy it is to keep your remotes, your favorite magazine or book and some fun flowers in a tray. Then if you need to use your table or ottoman, you just move the tray and it's instantly clear for you to use.
Refresh your bathroom- This can be as easy as changing out your shower curtain and getting matching towels. It's amazing the difference a new shower curtain can make in a bathroom. You could also try adding some new fun artwork. Often times bathroom walls get left out, but I think they're one of the best places to try out funky colors or patterns.
