Does your house look like a storage unit gone wild? Are you tired of always stepping on toys all the time, rummaging through every drawer for the one last thing you can never find or straight-up tripping over stuff left and right? If so, you’re not alone. Clinging to clutter is a big issue that plagues virtually every home, and it need not be your life.
Visualise a home with everything in its place, where you know how to find what you need, and that invokes peace. An organised space does wonders for your mental health and productivity, which in turn means your quality of life improves as well. Today on the blog, we are sharing a simple hack to organise your home and ensure that there is no clutter around.
Decluttering Hacks
Begin with the small stuff: The idea of decluttering everything can be overwhelming. Instead of trying to clean your entire house in a few days, think about concentrating on one room or even just one small area at a time. It will prevent you from becoming confused and make the exercise more reproducible so they can go through it all over again.
The Four Box Method: While sorting through your stuff, have four labelled boxes for donations and trash, put them in this room or box (relocate), and keep what you use often. This basic rule will enable you to choose each item quickly and avoid procrastination. Be realistic with yourself. If something has yet to be out of the box in one year, it is time to set it free.
The One-in, One-out Rule: Implement the one-in, one-out rule to ensure your house stays clutter-free once you declutter. Every time you take something into the house, give another thing away. It keeps us from getting out of balance and indulging.
Digital Clutter: Sorting through not just physical clutter but the digital kind, too. Organise some computer files, emails and photos. Get rid of the files you no longer need, make folders for organisation purposes and unfollow all those email databases that keep sending annoying messages to your inbox. A clean digital space helps you to have a clear head.
Memorabilia: Sentimental items can be the most challenging type of item to decide on. You are allowed to hold onto them, but be minimal about it, coming from one minimalist to another, the things you must remember. Designate an area for memorabilia and only reserve the most special items. Take photos of objects if you are considering letting them go or giving them to other people—at least, we can still relive the memories.
Creating Order
Use Vertical Space: Ensure you have enough wall space for shelves, hooks, and racks. It is an excellent way to make the most of your storage, which can be helpful if you have limited space. Shelves are great for books and other smaller objects, and decorative elements or baskets are great for hanging coats, hats, and kitchen utensils.
Multi-functional Furniture: Choose furniture with storage. There are plenty of ottomans with hidden compartments, beds with drawers, and coffee tables where the tabletop lifts up to reveal a shelf inside, all of which provide more space without taking up extra floor space.
Label: This is a clue to an organised home. Label shelves, drawers, and boxes so you know exactly where things belong. It helps you have easy access to your stuff, and it, in turn, trains all family members to put things back in their designated places.
Zones: Assign areas for specific activities, such as a workspace, reading nook, or kids’ play area. It provides a way to organise and give your home direction.
Schedule It: Decluttering is not a once-and-done task. Take just a few minutes daily or even once weekly to straighten up and organise things. If you maintain a home, you will not allow clutter to build up again, and your home will always look beautiful.
Conclusions
With that in mind, decluttering and organising your home is a journey, not a destination. Despite taking time and effort, the return on this investment is invaluable. Ultimately, if you choose to adopt these home organisation hacks and make mindful decisions about what comes into your paradise on earth, your household will be much more than halfway done.
Having a home free of clutter means living in an environment where you can relax, recharge and be your highest self. So, empower yourself, live through it and savour the relaxation by caring for an orderly home that symbolises a clean soul.
Disclaimer
This blog is meant for general information and does not constitute professional organising or decluttering advice. The blog’s author shall not be held responsible for anything that may occur upon implementing these suggestions. If you have any concerns or specific questions, confer with a qualified professional.
