Alisa Fall is here and is nudging you to bring a change in your wardrobe. It’s your cue to have that wardrobe makeover and get rid of the unnecessary stuff. Get that summer activity winding down and the holiday season approaching, get that declutter mode on.
Here are eight effective ways to declutter and refresh your space this autumn.
Set a Clear Goal
Decluttering can be daunting. So, before you start, create an achievable and realistic goal. This is to clear the fog and reduce clutter across your entire home and have a target that will keep you focused.
Jot down your goals and break them into sub groups to avoid feeling overwhelmed of work.
Tackle One Room at a Time
Despite your brain calling out, you cannot do it all. This is reality. In order to get the whole house decluttered you need to start with one room, start by one room at a time. This makes your goal achievable and easy.
Start with areas that are high-traffic like the living room and the kitchen. These places tend to hold more clutter.
Use the Four-Box Method
Boxes help you organize everything well. Use four boxes with “keep,” “donate,” “trash,” and “Relocate” labels on them. Sorting is made easier with this and helps you place each item into one of the boxes. This also helps you defined and organized with quick decision-making. Items you put in the “keep” box should be the stuff you genuinely want or love and the donation box must have stuff that is in good condition but no longer needed.
Embrace Seasonal Items
Go for the seasonal décor and clothing this fall. Go through your wardrobe and get rid of items you haven’t worn in the past year. Make a rule, if it is not worn for a year, donate it to charity.
Also donate clothes that no longer fit your style or need. Go for seasonal revamp and spark and only keep stuff that align with your aesthetic.
Create a Functional Space
Use every room mindfully and think of making improvements for your space. Take one room at a time for your focus and see how productivity comes your way. Design the space in a way that the furniture and décor is both fashionable and functionable to the maximum. For example, create a cozy reading nook practically in your living room by rearranging a few seatings.
Organize with Storage Solutions
Storage furniture and solutions make your space better organized. It could be baskets, bins and shelves which make the clutter out of sight. Labeling containers can also make you save time and also help you find items easily. Clear storage boxes are excellent for seasonal items, making it easy to see what you have.
Digitize Important Documents
Fall is the time to sort out your paperwork. Try to digitalize important documents and reduce paper clutter. Scan receipts, bills, and other essential papers. They stay safe and safe you the hassle of papers and make access easier from wherever you are. Shredding old documents can also help free up space.
Make it a Family Affair
Involve family members in your decluttering process. Set aside a day or two for everyone to tackle their own rooms which makes it fun and productive. Also, when you it with family, you get extra advises which makes the process easier.
