The idea of simplifying your surroundings and living a more minimalist lifestyle is a concept which appeals to many; the idea of having less of your possessions dotted around the house means a fresh appearance to your home as well as having less to actually clean when it comes to household chores.
However, knowing where to begin in de-cluttering your home can feel overwhelming, especially if you have built up a large collection of items over the years. However, once you actually get going you will find that it becomes easier with each room and you may even begin to find the task enjoyable, particularly once you start to see the effects of your hard work.
If you would like to learn how to remove the clutter from your home then read on for our top tips:-
1. One room at a time
Whatever you do, don’t attempt to de-clutter your entire house at once. Take each room individually and work your way through your home gradually; otherwise you may very quickly begin to feel down-heartened by the extra mess and chaos you seem to be creating. Clear out the room you are working on and try to view it as a blank canvas.
2. Find what’s important
Once the room is empty consider the vital things which need to be present; for example, if it’s a living room then chairs to sit on, a television and so on. You might find it helpful to make a list before heading into the room and trying to visualise where each item would best be suited. Perhaps you need to make better use of the space available to you so that it doesn't so easily become filled with unnecessary items; you might even take the chance to redecorate and learn to utilise the space better, perhaps by taking steps such as installing a vertical column radiator, or mounting your television on the wall to help maximise the space you have to work with.
3. Layer it up
Even the more minimalist of people should want to have some personal touches added into a room, to showcase your own individual personality. The key here is to gradually layer up the items you bring in; do it slowly and consider how each item changes the feel and flow of the room. If you are struggling to decide which items to choose then why not have them on a rotation system? You could change them with the seasons rather than just having everything out at once.
4. Know when to stop
Another important aspect of living a less cluttered life is to know when to stop. Less is more and the whole transformation will be rendered pointless if you don’t know when to stop adding items back into a space.
5. Move onto the next room
Move onto the next room when you feel ready and repeat the process above.
However, knowing where to begin in de-cluttering your home can feel overwhelming, especially if you have built up a large collection of items over the years. However, once you actually get going you will find that it becomes easier with each room and you may even begin to find the task enjoyable, particularly once you start to see the effects of your hard work.
If you would like to learn how to remove the clutter from your home then read on for our top tips:-
1. One room at a time
Whatever you do, don’t attempt to de-clutter your entire house at once. Take each room individually and work your way through your home gradually; otherwise you may very quickly begin to feel down-heartened by the extra mess and chaos you seem to be creating. Clear out the room you are working on and try to view it as a blank canvas.
2. Find what’s important
Once the room is empty consider the vital things which need to be present; for example, if it’s a living room then chairs to sit on, a television and so on. You might find it helpful to make a list before heading into the room and trying to visualise where each item would best be suited. Perhaps you need to make better use of the space available to you so that it doesn't so easily become filled with unnecessary items; you might even take the chance to redecorate and learn to utilise the space better, perhaps by taking steps such as installing a vertical column radiator, or mounting your television on the wall to help maximise the space you have to work with.
3. Layer it up
Even the more minimalist of people should want to have some personal touches added into a room, to showcase your own individual personality. The key here is to gradually layer up the items you bring in; do it slowly and consider how each item changes the feel and flow of the room. If you are struggling to decide which items to choose then why not have them on a rotation system? You could change them with the seasons rather than just having everything out at once.
4. Know when to stop
Another important aspect of living a less cluttered life is to know when to stop. Less is more and the whole transformation will be rendered pointless if you don’t know when to stop adding items back into a space.
5. Move onto the next room
Move onto the next room when you feel ready and repeat the process above.
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