How To Declutter And Organize Your Home Room By Room
Welcoming in a new year for many of us brings a fresh start and a new perspective on our current living spaces. Cleaning your home thoroughly and giving it a fresh feeling is a great way to welcome the new beginning and can really help in creating a healthier mindset moving forwards.
However, cleaning doesn’t always mean being organised and if you are taking the time to give your home a deep clean it may be a good idea to put some extra thought into ensuring that everything has its own rightful place within each room. We have put together some helpful tips to help you to maximise every inch of your home this January.
Evaluate the space you have in your home
It is very easy for clutter to pile up in every room, especially around the new year with additional festive gifts that now need to be housed somewhere within the home. Before you begin trying to find places for newer items, evaluate what you already have and throw away or donate those items that you no longer need or use very often. It is important to be strict with yourself, if something hasn’t been used in over 8 months then it is highly unlikely that you will make use of it in the coming months either.
Once you have peeled back the layers of clutter in your rooms and whittled it down to objects that you absolutely must keep you can then easily assess how you would like to store or display these items and consider investing in some new storage solutions for your existing space. The more items you can cut back on the easier it will be to maintain and keep on top of building clutter in the future.
Decluttering and Organising your living room
A living room should offer exactly that, a room for you and your family to live in, it should give you a space of comfort and peace of mind. But with busy lives, comes lots of clutter, it is very easy to pop something down for it to never be picked up or cleared away for months.
There are a lot of easy storage solutions that you can use to declutter and organize your living room area if you are at a loss for space.
Wicker storage baskets and canvas boxes
Blanket boxes or wicker storage baskets are a great addition to a living space as they can help you to put away throws and cushions when they aren’t in use rather than having a neatly folded pile of them sitting in the corner of the room. They are also quite useful to hide any bits and pieces that are hard to find homes for such as phone and laptop chargers, extension cords and board games.
Coffee tables with in-built storage solutions
Coffee tables like our Balto coffee table, with storage inside such as drawers or a shelf underneath or even ones that completely pull out to reveal a storage space within the tabletop itself are excellent to keep those items that you want close at hand but don’t always want to leave laying around the room such as television remotes, magazines and newspapers or tablets and mobile phones. If you must put something on top of your coffee table then make it something that adds to the decor and feel of the room such as a candle tray, flowers or some coffee table books for a classic chic feel.
Multi-Functional Furnishings
Some pieces of furniture have multiple uses which are excellent for those who are wanting to declutter and organise their homes room by room but aren’t wanting to commit to buying a piece of furniture that they can only use for one purpose.
For example, Bookshelves can be the perfect piece of furniture for decluttering and organising as they can be used in every room and they work well for both storage and display purposes. They also vary in size, shape and colour so that you can find one that fits perfectly into your home easily.
Console tables can also be used as TV units or bathroom dressing tables as well as providing you with an extra surface in your hallway or bedroom space. They are versatile and can add some elegance to your home.
Get creative when organizing your kitchen
Clutter in the kitchen can be quite overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to prepare a meal around it every day. Kitchens are usually the heart of the home, which is why they can become unorganised really quickly.
The way to fix this is to truly try to cut back on the items that you don’t use very often and keep those that you use daily close to hand. This way it will not only make it easier for you to use your kitchen effectively it will also help you to keep the space well organised.
Maximise your cupboard space
Cabinets are usually the first places to become cluttered and disorganized in the kitchen as it is a simple way to store or hide unwanted items and kitchenware that you no longer use builds up. Packets and boxes can hide items that you would use if they were in plain sight.
To prevent this cupboard chaos use boxes and baskets in your cabinets or smaller open-top boxes to help you to store similar items together such as packets of pasta, rice and cereals or sauces, preserves and condiments.
Space-saving solutions such as spice racks or glass storage jars in which you can decant your dry goods can make a huge impact in making the space look much cleaner and organised. It will also help you to know when a to restock may be needed.
Make use of your empty walls
When your cupboards are full you may want to consider how you can make better use of your wall space. Hooks and rails are a brilliant way to store any type of kitchenware such as mugs, pans, pots and even cooking utensils.
If you do want to invest in some added storage spaces then open shelving fixed to your walls can be a brilliant space to display any cookery books or eye-catching tableware that your guests might appreciate. This is a great way to keep most of your everyday favourites in close reach.
Home organisation for a relaxing bathroom
You may find that your bathroom is a place where bottles, soap bars, razors and toilet rolls are piled high and skewed across the space. This isn’t ideal when you would like a space to relax, unwind and pamper yourself. There are lots of simple storage solutions available to help you to declutter and organise your bathroom space.
Rid yourself of scattered bottles for good
Firstly, move all of the bottles and toiletries that you do use into a vanity unit or a wicker drawer storage unit so that they are easy to reach for but also stored out of sight. You could even buy drawer dividers for any existing drawers or units you may have to help refresh the way the space is organised.
Add some wall storage to maximise floor space
Again, making use of wall space can be really beneficial when decluttering or finding fresh ways to organize your bathroom. Hanging hooks on your walls or on your bathroom door can make space for additional storage units or use floating shelves to create additional storage areas.
How to declutter and organize your bedroom
The bedroom is a place for rest and should feel cosy and welcoming and due to that it shouldn’t be a space for clutter to pile up and take over the space. However, with a fast pace of living it’s easy for clothes and shoes and other accessories to pile high on chairs, desks and on the floor.
Donate old clothes that have built up over the years
Once you have fully evaluated your bedroom space and rid yourself of those items of clothing that no longer fit or those you haven’t worn in a while you are ready to begin finding new homes for the clothing you do wear often.
Invest in useful and practical furniture items
If you find that your bedroom is in need of a furniture reset then invest in larger furnishings that will keep your clothing stored away properly. You can buy a few baskets to slide into your wardrobe to store handbags and shoes and belts can be hung from your wardrobe rail alongside your clothing.
Away from the wardrobe, a chest of drawers can offer additional storage space as well as a surface to display books, candles and jewellery on top of. A drawer divider can also be used to organise the items you do choose to store in this way.
How to declutter your office space
There are many tips to organise your office space in a productive way to make you the most efficient when it comes to working from home. Offices are prone to becoming overcrowded with paperwork from letters to contracts and invoices there is a never-ending pile of important documents waiting to be sorted through and stored correctly. The most productive office space will prioritise space and storage as well as creativity to encourage and inspire you.
Buy furniture with in-built storage for a practical organisation solution
When searching for office furniture look for pieces that incorporate storage that will help you to maximise your space. A desk with built-in drawers will help you to clear your workspace with ease. If you place your desk next to a bookcase or shelving unit you can use a desk tidy to ensure that all of your documents are within reach whilst you work.
You could organise these documents even further by creating a filing system with folders or box files. Using boxes or baskets around your desk space can help you to store away power cords and charging cables easily.
Tips on decluttering and organising your home
Organising your home can seem like a daunting task and for some who have a lot of space around the home it can seem like a huge item to add to the to-do list however using this time of reflection and fresh starts to reevaluate your living space will pay off and will be worth it in the long term. Not only will you be encouraged to maintain this level of organisation as it has taken time it will also help you to start the new year off with a clean and fresh space for you physically and mentally.