Even though we technically have a few more weeks of winter, spring-cleaning season will be here before you know it. There is nothing better than a fresh and organized home, wouldn’t you agree? But sometimes time slips away, papers start piling up and next thing you know, you’re coming home to a mess. Between waiting out winter and anticipating spring, now is the perfect time to pick yourself back up and get your home back in order.
1. Embrace the fact that accomplishing a clutter-free home will take time. You’ve heard the age-old saying, “Rome was not built in a day,” the same is true for a clean home.
2. Focus on one area or room at a time. If you start in the kitchen, finish cleaning and organizing the kitchen before moving to a bedroom.
3. When you go through your things, sort them into one of these five categories: trash, recycle, fix, donate and store.
4. Make a “one in, one out” rule. So if you buy a new shirt, consider donating a shirt.
5. Arrange the items you use most often at eye level.
6. Routinely check expiration dates to avoid seeing (or smelling) unfortunate surprises later.
7. Always make your bed. It’s one of the first things you do every day and will encourage you to keep the rest of your room clean.
8. Keep only what you use every day on your countertop. Items like your keys should be accessible and not crowded by clutter.
9. Designate storage spaces or solutions for items such as remote controls, magazines, blankets, chargers, gadgets and gaming consoles.
10. Regularly de-clutter your home to prevent things from piling up.
Thinking about how this can apply to interior design? Minimalist home design style is all about intention and restraint. So when you choose furniture and décor, every piece has style and function. Remember, cleaning and de-cluttering your home will not take a day…it might take a lot of days, but you’ll get there. And you’ll be happy you did.
Everything that you put in your home — chairs, lamps, curtains, accents and art — is an extension of your personality. Why shouldn’t you cherish and love every piece that you buy for your home? Our showroom carries only the highest-quality furniture, ensuring your home always reflects your personal style. If you have any questions, our team of design professionals will be happy to assist you. Stop by today.
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