Ready to learn how to declutter your home in the most effective and practical way?
As humans were very good at taking things for granted in life and our home is no exception.
Stand at your front door, close your eyes and imagine you are a visitor to your home.
Picture what they would be thinking and what they would be looking at when they walk in.
Then open your eyes and that front door and key in your home as a visitor.
Take in everything your eye is drawn to as if its the first time youve seen it.
Notice the smells that are hitting you as you walk in.
What thoughts and emotions are you experiencing?
Do you want all your visitors to think the same thing when they walk in?
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Ok, so here are some other key signs:
Anything sounding familiar?
I can hear you thinking thats just ridiculous, how can it transform your life.
Well Ill explain in the next section.
Clutter/mess/disorganisation all cause anxiety and depression.
There is no disputing this.
The phrase organised home, organised mind is incredibly apt.
Imagine a whole house making you feel that way?
Imagine walking into your home and feeling incredibly lucky to live there.
We tend to be more aware of things that are attractive to us than those that turn us off.
Convinced and eager to get going?
It also helps to do a little planning sometimes so here are your 3 steps to getting started.
it’s possible for you to break it down into smaller chunks of activity to make it less daunting.
Remember, its all progress!
These boxes are for the things you dont want to keep in your decluttering room.
Step 3: Prepare to be ruthless
This is where some people might struggle.
If so, why not start a memory journal?
you’re able to even take a photo of the object.
There is a good sequence to these rooms, theyre are not just in random order.
Of course, this may differ person to person.
I have looked at all possible rooms you might have so just skip those that you dont.
If you dont have adequate clothes storage, get some!
Preferably something that hides them away rather than those open rail systems.
This room is your sanctuary, not a clothes shop.
Nobody wants to see that lying around.
Then the ruthless stage.
Youve got through the last year without it so youll be fine!
Think minimalist in the bedroom.
This is perhaps not the place to be collecting display items.
you come in here to sleep and get it on.
You just want it to be a relaxing environment.
check that you finish by changing your bed linen and making your bed ready for a fresh start!
Introduce a regular freshening up routine.
It is honestly incredible how positively a fresh, clean, relaxing bedroom affects your mentality.
The keyword in the kitchen is organisation.
If you dont have enough storage space, then perhaps you dont need all the things you have.
If youre unsure on something, put it away in a box and see if you miss it.
If you dont then get rid!
Were guilty of hoarding tupperware here sometimes and its a common problem in most households.
Not as much as you think I would say.
When organising your cupboards and drawers, keep things near where they will be used (eg.
pots near the cooker).
As with any task I tend to put off, I use this great trick.
Put back everything that youdefinitelyuse every day in your office.
ensure there is a convenient place for each item, not just on your desk top.
Look at everything else that you took out of the office and go through the three- bin process.
If you dont already have a good filing system for your paperwork, receipts, etc.
then get it sorted.
A good old filing cabinet is actually really useful.
You could get a bog standard one and paint in your own style.
I guess its a hard room to get right if you try and combine all of those!
The main thing is that you dont want clutter!
Do your three-bin declutter and then have a think about how you really want this room to be used.
Is it purely for TV and relaxing?
Is it where kids will spend most time playing?
All of the above?
If you have open shelves, venture to only have things on them that look good.
But not too many of course!
Things thatemphasize what is important to your family.
The living room requires a bit of ongoing decluttering, especially as a multi-function room.
Get the whole family signed up to keep this room looking spotless and everyone will enjoy it far more.
The hallway in our house is viewed as an important area.
If you dont pay attention to your hallway it can easily just become a dumping ground.
Shoes, coats, bags, keys, mail.
Dont just rely on the stair banister or side table for everything.
Shoes are always a big problem, they usually get strewn on the floor.
The great example of shoe storage below wouldnt look out of place anywhere.
Coats also present difficulties.
Theyre unsightly but realistically they need to be kept in the hall.
We like the idea of a coat stand.
A good doormat is a must to check that you dont walk dirt into your house.
We always go for a coir mat, but its something you’re free to get creative with.
Lets think home spa.
That would be the ideal.
Youll probably only need the throw away box in here!
Once youve got rid of everything that doesnt need to be there, go for a deep clean.
As with most areas, storage is king.
I think dining rooms are making a comeback, at least, I think they should be!
We venture to have family meals together as much as possible.
This room needs to be functional and stylish for both family meals or dinner parties.
Clutter is a big no-no if you carry many plates and bowls around the table.
Really pair back this room so that you have your table and chairs and not much else.
This room has a purpose and you dont want anything getting in the way.
Everything needs to have a place.
Everybodys utility room will be different, but the basic principle is the same: max out on storage!
Wow, does this room have the potential to get cluttered!
Ive put this at the bottom of the list because YOU shouldnt be decluttering this room right?
I also feel its counter productive to keep giving kids negative feedback about their room.
Kids are good at working out whats best for them in the end!
Concentrate on one set of items at a time such as toys, clothes, books and artwork.
after you snag decluttered, think about your storage.
Is there enough room for what you have in there now plus room for expansion?
Now that you have a spotless home, how do you keep it that way?
Throughout this guide, Ive pointed out ways to introduce extra storage, create routines and keep in control.
The biggest thing to keep in mind is to do little and often.
then you shouldnt get to the same point as you were at before this decluttering.
Everyone will benefit from the positive mental benefits of a clean, clutter free home.
Perhaps even invest in a gardener for just a few hours.
Once decluttered, a good way of keeping it that way is to have a project.
Right, Ive got a pile of clothes in our bedroom to keep on top of!
