Spruce Up and Clear Out

When you clear the clutter, your home gets an instant design boost. But it’s no surprise this can be easier said than done. It’s easy to accumulate a mountain of “stuff” that eventually turns into clutter. Consequently, it’s also easy to lose track of all that clutter.

Instead of dreaming about a completely organized home – and then being overwhelmed by how much you’ll have to do – take on clutter-clearing one step at a time. You’ll need a purpose and a plan. But don’t worry. You can do this.

Considering it’s spring (and nearly summer), this is a good time for a spruce-up. When your environment is organized and relatively clutter-free, it’s easier to keep rooms tidy and clean. Your home becomes your haven.

Let’s get started! First, think about how your living space is used.

Say, there is a pile of books on your bedside table, along with a stack of magazines, not to mention the clock radio, water glass, tissues, and papers. You need some serenity in your bedroom, and this is anything but serene.

Find a place for all those things, according to how you use them. Get an attractive basket to store the books and magazines and keep it near the bed. (And remember to cull, cull, cull. A good rule of thumb is to keep only the current issue of magazines and clip any articles you’ll need).

Put the tissues in a drawer – they’ll be there when you need them. The water glass can stay on the bedside table, especially if it’s pretty. But put it on a small decorative tray. Suddenly, that glass has achieved accessory status.

Not so difficult, right?  And there are lots of storage options that are attractive. Your child’s room might need extra shelving or bins for toys. In the family room, a hinged ottoman is a good place for throws and extra pillows.

Take a quick tour of your house and look for small projects where you can clear, organize, and find storage options – as in the bedside table example, above. 

 You don’t have to become obsessive, but with an appropriate place for everything, your house will feel more like home.

How can we help you?  Contact us for a complimentary consultation to see design ideas on how to expand the area you currently have.  Our website is  www.andrealaureninteriors.com or you can contact us at 813-244-1181.