During the time you have lived in your home, you have no doubt gone through a number of lifestyle changes. Those changes may include things such as getting married, getting divorced, having children, children leaving home and various other lifestyle changes. Instead of decluttering your home as these changes occurred, you may have simply allowed clutter to accumulate. Embarking on a serious spring cleaning project is an ideal way to simplify your life.
Assess the situation
Generally, when you pursue a decluttering project, you will sort your belongings according to things you want to keep, things you want to donate and things to throw away. If you plan to declutter a garage, basement or large home, renting a dumpster from a company like Cincinnati Trash Pickup can be a time saving convenience for you. You don’t have to be a minimalist to declutter, but it helps to be organized. You can place some large boxes in an out-of-the-way location and use them as donation boxes.
Decisions, decisions
William Morris said, “Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.” Having too much stuff can cause stress. The kitchen is one area where you likely have more things than you need. Eliminate small appliances, kitchen gadgets and cookware that you don’t use. You should be selective with the items you display simply because they are beautiful. Too many decorative accessories can keep your home from being the relaxing haven you want it to be.
Lighten your load
When you remove the unnecessary clutter from your home, you lighten your workload. You may not have realized how much time you spent cleaning the numerous decorative items sitting around your house. Organizing as you declutter will greatly simplify your life. Designating a place for everything and keeping those items in their proper place will eliminate frustrating searches. Having only the clothing you wear regularly in your closet and drawers, will make it easy to find specific items.
Create a comfortable home
It is nearly impossible to completely relax in a room filled with clutter. Once you have decluttered your home, you will be able to better enjoy your time at home. You may find yourself reducing the commitments you make that take you away from home.
An absence of clutter will make your home feel more spacious. The atmosphere will be more serene and relaxed. Your decluttered home may inspire you to simplify your life. Instead of leaving home to avoid dealing with the clutter, you can stay home and relax in your beautifully organized home.