Are You looking for some ideas for Declutter Your Living Space ?If you’re anything like me, you love the feeling of walking into a clean, uncluttered home. Everything has its place; there’s nothing on the floor; and you don’t have to worry about whether someone will trip over something as they walk in. But what if I were to tell you that you can have that feeling all the time? It may sound far-fetched, but it’s possible! Yes, with these ten easy tips for decluttering your home (plus some discipline and willpower), you too can live in a house that feels like a dream—and stay that way!
Create a ‘one in, one out rule
- Define your goals. Before you start decluttering, it’s important to define exactly what you want to achieve. For example, if your goal is to get rid of 80% of the stuff in your house, that’s a great place to start.
- Don’t worry about setting ambitious targets that other people may have set for themselves (or even set for you). Some people will tell you that they have only kept one item out of every three items they own as part of a ‘one in, one out rule – but this was their goal and none of us can know what motivates them or whether their particular clutter problem lends itself well to such an approach. Only consider setting goals which match up with where you’re at right now and what seems realistic given your lifestyle and personality type.
- Don’t be too ambitious or unrealistic when it comes down to setting fitness and health related goals either (the same goes here). There are some great examples of tangible fitness goals which could be achieved within 3-6 months though: losing 10 pounds; running 5k without stopping; completing two 5k races by June next year etcetera!
Banish bathroom clutter (and keep it gone)
Bathrooms are notorious for being cluttered. But if your bathroom is messy, you’re likely to have a messy living space as well.
Think about it: when you’re lying in bed at night, the last thing you want to see is clutter. And if there’s clutter in your bathroom, it can weigh on your mind and pull other areas of your life into disarray. That’s why we recommend keeping a tidy bathroom—it’ll help keep all parts of your home clean and organized!
Here are 10 easy ways that you can banish clutter from this important area of the house:
Declutter your coffee table, end tables and consoles
- Clean out the coffee table. If you have one, clean out the magazines and books that are sitting on top of it, too.
- Don’t just donate things; get rid of them! Books from college classes (that you’ve never read), old clothes that no longer fit or don’t look good on you anymore, and items that are broken or unusable should all go into a big bag to be sent off to Goodwill.
Clean out your kitchen drawers (and keep them clean)
Clean out your kitchen drawers, cupboards and cabinets. You know what’s in there—you can see it every day. Your problem is that you’re holding onto things you don’t use or have forgotten about. If you haven’t used something in the last year, get rid of it!
The same goes for the myriad containers of spices on your countertop: The odds are good that most of them are old and stale (or worse). Get rid of all but two or three favorites. Then make sure they’re easy to find—so they’re not hiding behind bags of other things—and put them in one place so they’re always accessible when cooking dinner or baking cookies (see next point).
Organize your bookshelf
Organize your bookshelf
The first key to decluttering your living space is to organize the items you have. There are two main ways to do this: by subject, alphabetically or by genre; or by color, size or other categories. Once you’ve decided how you want to organize your bookshelf, it’s time for the fun part: getting rid of those random objects that don’t go with anything else on the shelf. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all of the stuff in front of you, just start with a few piles of what goes where and work from there! If nothing else works for you, use baskets or boxes to keep like items together and label them so that they’ll be easier later when trying to find something specific out of thousands.
Get rid of old papers and magazines
This is a great way to declutter your living space, but it can be hard to know what to do with all your old papers and magazines. After all, they’re usually just random pieces of paper that don’t seem worth saving.
What are some options?
- Throw away old papers and magazines that you don’t need anymore. You probably have piles of this stuff sitting around your house! If the item doesn’t have value or importance to you or others, then why keep it? Take a look through your old magazines and throw away anything that’s expired or no longer meaningful (like advertisements). If there are any pages in particular that hold sentimental value—say an article about something important or a recipe from grandma—then save those separately in another place where you can find them easily when needed (like in an envelope labeled “Grandma’s Recipes”).
- Donate any remaining items to charity if possible; otherwise recycle them at home according to local recycling guidelines (find out more here: [link]). Many charities will take usable goods like clothing and school supplies as well as non-perishable food items from their communities so there’s always someone who could benefit from these donations!
Get rid of shoes you don’t wear (or don’t fit)
Shoes can be one of the hardest things to declutter. They take up a lot of space and you always have them on your feet, so it’s hard to get rid of them. But if you do have shoes that are either broken or don’t fit properly, there are lots of ways that you can dispose of them:
- Donate them
- Throw away
- Recycle (if they’re made from recyclable materials)
- Sell on eBay or Craigslist (as long as they’re in good condition)
You could also try giving away your unwanted shoes to friends or family members who might want them. If all else fails, try keeping some pairs in an organized box under your bed or in another closet where they won’t be seen by anyone but you.
Donate items you won’t use again
- Donate items you won’t use again. Since donating is a great way to declutter and make some extra cash, look for things that are still in good condition but no longer hold meaning for you. This can include clothing, household goods, books and even electronics. Some charities will even pick up donations from your doorstep—allowing you to declutter with little effort!
There are many ways to donate items that don’t fit your lifestyle anymore:
- Thrift stores offer an easy way to get rid of unwanted items while also helping the environment by keeping them out of landfills. They’re often run by nonprofit organizations or charities; just be sure not to donate anything valuable that could end up being sold instead of used again (such as clothes).
- Friends who live nearby may be able to use some things around their house if it doesn’t match their aesthetics or style preferences. If there’s someone on your street who seems like they need help getting rid of clutter too, consider giving them some of yours first before taking it down yourself!
Some other options include:
Clean up your closet
It’s time to take stock of the clothes in your closet. It may seem like a smaller task than decluttering other areas of the house, but it’s important to do this step before you go through any other section of your closet.
- Sort through every item of clothing, and add it all to one pile. Put aside any items that are damaged or will not be repaired (e.g., hole-y jeans).
- Remove everything that no longer fits into one pile—either donate these clothes or throw them away.
- Put everything else back on hangers or in drawers in reverse chronological order—that is, from newest first to oldest last. This way you can easily see how much space each season takes up in your wardrobe—and how many pieces need to be culled for next season!
Find places to hide your messes
- Use baskets to hide clutter. Baskets are great for storing blankets, toys, and other knick-knacks that you don’t want taking up space in your living room.
- Use a bookshelf to hide clutter. Bookshelves are perfect for storing books, but you can also add some decorative decor items like candles or figurines to give it character so it doesn’t look empty all the time!
- Use a closet to hide clutter. Closets offer a lot of storage space if used correctly—just make sure they’re organized first before adding more stuff in there!
- Use a drawer to hide clutter. Drawers are often overlooked when it comes time for decluttering because people tend not think about them as much until someone mentions needing something from one while going through their house looking at places where things might be hidden away (like these secret drawers). They’re perfect hiding spots though if they’re organized well enough so everything fits nicely inside without being crammed together too tightly where things get damaged easily due out lack space necessary needed between each object placed inside them.”
A clean home is a happy home!
No matter how much you love your home, if it’s a mess, you probably won’t feel as connected to it. A clean space can help you relax and focus on what really matters. You’ll feel more productive when you’re in a room that’s free of clutter and where things are easily accessible. And who doesn’t want to feel more energized in their living space?
Of course, all this depends on how much cleaning and decluttering is actually involved; if the task at hand is overwhelming, then even the most motivated people might find themselves lacking motivation! So how do we keep our houses from turning into dumps while still keeping up with the daily grind?
Well first let me tell you about my favorite tool: The FlyLady system (https://www.flylady.net). It’s an eight-week plan designed by Marla Cilley that helps people get their homes organized in just ten minutes per day—and it works! This system has helped thousands of people achieve their goals for becoming more organized at home through simple steps like making lists, scheduling tasks around the house each week based on priority level (lowest priority jobs first), having designated places for everything so nothing gets lost or misplaced again…
Conclusion
You may be surprised at how easily you can declutter your entire home with the help of a little planning and motivation. Get rid of the stuff that is cluttering your space, and you’ll have more room for the things that matter most in life!
