Unless you have recently moved house, it’s very normal for your home to have a certain amount of clutter build up. From that 20-year-old phone charger at the back of a drawer to outdated wine glasses nobody uses, it can get to a stage where it becomes difficult to manage.
And if your floor space starts to become invaded by stacks of things you never use, then you need to take an aggressive and planned approach to decluttering.
To help you simplify the process and make it highly effective, we’ve put together a declutter your home checklist that will show you how to get rid of a lot of stuff and then better store the rest.
Here is a simple decluttering checklist that will make home organizing a lot simpler.
Even if you don’t believe that you have a load of clutter, this is a job that you’re better off doing one room at a time. You should also consider doing it over a few days or weekends, as it can become tedious and boring.
It doesn’t matter whether you start in the laundry room and linen closet or your bedroom; just make sure that you stick to each room at a time.
Open every drawer, door, and lid and start pulling out everything. Yes, this might sound extreme, but only when you see everything you have laid out will you understand how much clutter there really is.
The next step involves separating things out that you know you still use. If there’s stuff you haven’t touched in years and didn’t even know you still had, then it belongs on the pile to get rid of.
That includes electronics like a VHS player, clothes from 20 years ago, and a stack of utility bills. Put things in piles that you’ll definitely keep, those that you might keep, and ones that you won’t keep.
The last pile, the one that you won’t keep, should never be the smallest one. If you’re looking at things that are still perfectly usable but you just don’t get to use them, then consider bringing them to a charity store.
And those 6-year-old magazines on the coffee table that are faded from the sun should definitely be on the list for the recycling bin.
The next thing you need to do is assess how much stuff you’re keeping and whether you can store it in a tidy and easily accessible way. There’s no point stuffing things into drawers and chests only to struggle to find them.
We’ll get to some storage options below.
The key to keeping an organized home is to have a place for different things. There’s no point having a drawer full of completely unrelated things like pens and corkscrews while your bottle opener is in another room and your notepad is nowhere to be found.
Before you put the things you’re keeping away, think about what things make sense to combine.
And you also need to think about whether you have enough storage to keep everything tidy.
Let’s take a look at some of our interior design ideas.
Here at Woodley’s, we often have customers who specifically need more storage space at home. That’s why we have a wide range of options so that you can find the right size and style for your available space.
Living spaces can easily become cluttered with cushions, blankets, and other things you might only use at certain times of the day or year. An ottoman with built-in storage is one of the simplest ways to keep those things out of sight.
The best thing is that they technically don’t have to take up more space. Their primary purpose is to make you more comfortable or offer more seating space, and the added storage is a bonus.
Chests and bookcases are an ideal option for bedrooms, living rooms, and home office spaces. We offer these in different sizes and styles, from the rustic Woodley Brothers hope chest to more modern bookcases like the Aspen Court.
These furniture options come in different sizes so that you can find something that perfectly fits into your home no matter how little spare floor space you have available.
For your kitchen and dining room, a storage pantry can be the ideal solution to keep your dining ware tidy and on display. We have sourced a beautiful glass-paneled option that is hand-made in America.
Our customers simply can’t believe how much storage it offers, even for a large household.
Bedrooms can often become the most cluttered rooms of a home, and finding extra space can be difficult. One way to deal with this is with a strategically placed dresser with a large number of drawer organizers.
Choosing the right height dresser for your bedroom can also help you take advantage of dead space under a window, but you need to carefully plan your furniture layout, and our team can help you with that.
We have sourced a wide range of cabinets suitable for dining rooms, living rooms, and home offices that will maximize your available storage options. These are great options for taking advantage of vertical space.
You can also choose from cabinets that include a combination of wood or glass paneled doors. That way, you can hide certain things while keeping decorative objects on display.
The final type of furniture you may want to consider is kitting out your entertainment room or man cave with a bar and entertainment center or tv stand. We have a wide range of sizes and styles that can transform a room by having everything in a designated space.
No more disorganized wine glasses and tumblers and all your TV and sound equipment will be tidy without messy cables all over the place.
If you’ve taken a look at our decluttering checklist and are still struggling with finding the right amount of storage in your home, talk to one of our interior designers today.
We offer a free design consultation to help our customers find the best possible furniture to match their needs, interior design style, and available space. It can get complicated and technical to find the ideal storage furniture, so don’t leave it up to chance.
You can call any of our six Colorado furniture stores to make an appointment with a design specialist.
Get started with the above decluttering tips right away and start in one of the smaller rooms where the task might be a bit easier. That way, you can get used to the process and become more decisive when it comes to separating out things you won’t keep.
You can also visit one of our Colorado stores and take a look at what type of storage furniture options we have available to help you be better prepared for decluttering.
Our design experts will show you all the right options to suit your interior design, whether you’re looking for a minimalist modern look or a rustic classic design.
Need it today? At our Clearance Outlet Furniture Store, we offer a vast selection of brand name products that can be bought and taken home the same day! We look forward to working with you soon.
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