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How To Cut The Clutter

How To Cut The Clutter

 

When all your belongings spark joy, sometimes it’s hard to get rid  of the excess items you’ve stowed away over the years – they all still give you a little thrill, right? Whether you find yourself tackling an avalanche of clothes every time you open your wardrobe, or you have a secret ‘junk drawer’ (or two), we’ve got the tips you need to cut the clutter in your home. It’s time to get organised!

 

Set Aside Some Time

Until you lose your car keys or passport, clearing out clutter may not be high on the priority list, but today is the day! No more excuses!

Don’t know where to start? Put aside 15 minutes today, another 15 minutes tomorrow, and another the next day to make this journey an easy one. Take a deep breath, relax and let’s tackle your clutter together room by room.

 

 

Storage Ideas For Your Needs

We’ll tell you a secret: it’s impossible to completely eliminate clutter, but with clever home storage solutions and the use of multi-functional furniture, you can easily get organised. Often mess accumulates and clutters our home because we have nowhere to store it, sometimes all you need is an extra basket, trunk or shelf. The size of your home and how many items you have will determine what storage solution is right for you.

If space is limited, try using some multi-use furniture, such as a storage ottoman. The Fling Ottoman  and it’s detachable lid will become your friend with (seating and storage) benefits. Need a larger option? The Homie Ottoman has got your back with its super-fly storage space, perfect for extra blankets and other knick-knacks… or to hide mess from last minute guests.

Does your current bedroom storage look a little tired and in need of an update?  If yes, the Australian made Home Robe Range is the perfect replacement wardrobe storage solution which can be customised to suit your needs.

 

Make The Cull

First things first, you’re going to have to remove everything room by room, section by section and sort them into three piles; keep, toss and donate, no sitting on the fence! It’s easier to see what you do and don’t need when everything is laid out in front of you.

Keep – Ask yourself whether you really use something in your home. Do you really need that charger that only works when bent a certain way? Or those magazines from more than a few years ago? The goal is to surround yourself with items that make you happy and give you a sense of joy when you use them.

Toss – If it’s old, damaged or stained, throw it away. Don’t think of it as tossing out old memories or precious things, but rather making way for new pieces to love.

Donate – If you’ve never used it, chances are that you never will.  If something you own doesn’t tick all the boxes for the keep pile, it’s time to let it go and give it to someone who needs it. A good rule of thumb is thinking whether you’ve used it in the last 6 months or not.

 

Maintaining

The key to a well-maintained home is organisation. Once you’ve completed the culling process, it’s time to put everything back. Whether it’s on a Bookshelf , Bedside Table or Display Cabinet, finding a specific place for every item in your home is important. This way, if you need to tidy up or quickly find something, you’ll know exactly where it is!