Are you tired of watching the same thing every day? Do you want to change your home but don’t know where to start or exactly how to do it? You are not the only one. If you too have too much furniture and don’t know how to arrange it, you’ve come to the right place. Continue reading to discover a short list of steps and attitudes you need to adopt, in order to have a well-organized and beautiful home. Let’s see what they are!
1. Start with a mess!
This may sound a bit counterintuitive at first. However, we firmly believe that before everything goes into place, it must be removed from there. Do not be frightened by the chaos that will ensue. This approach has 2 main advantages. The first one is that it allows you to easily deep-clean your storage spaces. The second advantage is that you will be forced to touch every single belonging of yours, which will aid you in evaluating whether it is worth keeping or not.
If you think the mess will be too much because you have a lot of stuff (or not enough time), then act like a Roman – divide and conquer! Start with just one room, separate it into several areas and begin. For example, if you’re starting with the kitchen, then you might clear out, clean and order the fridge first, then the spice cabinet, after that the utensils, etc. A word of friendly advice: the first area you choose should be an easy one. This will give you an easy win and an energy boost at the very beginning. And that can do wonders for your motivation!
2. Sort by types
No matter which room you’re organizing, sort your belongings by type. This will help you figure out exactly how many items of a type you own and determining exactly how many of them you need to keep will be much easier. Using this strategy will also aid you in making sure that in the final step everything is in its proper place.
If you’re tidying up your bedroom, for example, take your clothes out in one place (for example, on the bed). Arrange them by type. Put your bed sheets to the side – you will need to deal with them separately. This will help create a sense of “tidy chaos” that will make your job easier in the end.
3. Get rid of unnecessary belongings
How many times have you said to yourself “I’ll keep this just in case”. Well, if a thing hasn’t been used in such a long time that you’ve even forgotten that you own one, we guarantee you won’t need it in the future. Remove all unnecessary items. You can donate them to people in need, give them to a friend or neighbor, or simply throw them away (depending on their condition and extent of disrepair). You’d be surprised how much stuff you’ll remove if you think about what you actually use and need. We realize that you will discover many things which you no longer use or need, but simply can’t throw away, because of their sentimental value. And as hard as the process of decluttering is, we guarantee that it is worth it. It will open up not only more room in your home, but also help you in “decluttering” your mind.
4. Think before you act
Once you’ve cleared and freed up the space you want to arrange, then stop for a second, take a good look around and decide what you’re going to put where so that it’s comfortable for you. Your ultimate goal is to achieve a balance between aesthetics and ease of use. Focusing on only one of these two goals may result in going back to square one very soon, forcing you to start all over again. Make a plan in your head and follow it strictly. Ask other family members for their input and preferences if you do not live alone. After all, everyone who lives in the household should feel comfortable.
5. Prepare things for storage
Prepare yourself with boxes and storage containers in which to stash things you won’t use now, such as clothes that aren’t in season or tools you rarely use. Store them in an easily accessible place and put labels on the boxes so you can easily find what you’re looking for when you need it. If you have just moved and are organizing your new home, a great option is hiring a company that offers packing services. This will save your precious time and spare your nerves, letting you experience the joy of starting something new.
Organizing is an essential part of home management. It is important, because a well organized space not only looks good for your guests, but also plays a vital role in your own everyday comfort. Clean regularly and remove unnecessary things. This way, you’ll avoid clutter and you’ll always know where your belongings are. Setting specific days to do this activity regularly will soon transform it into a habit. If at the beginning you find the task daunting, make it fun for yourself. This will ensure its success. Your home is your sanctuary – make it the best one possible!
