Simple Steps to a Clutter Free Organized Home

If you are feeling overwhelmed at home it’s common for some of that stress to be coming form unused and/or unwanted items in your space. A good purge and decluttering can help to reduce those uneasy feelings. It doesn’t matter what rooms or closets need an overhaul or how much clutter occupies the home, there is always a solution. If you are trying to get a space organized on your own this is a great way to do a thorough job. These are the best questions to ask yourself when struggling to decide if to keep an item or let it go.

Questions for Successful Decluttering

– Does this item serve a purpose?

– Is it useful and in working order?

– Have I used it in the past year?

– Is this the only item I own used for this specific purpose?

– Would I buy it again today?

9 out of 10 times – if you answered “No” to any of the questions you no longer need the item.

When items are sentimental and the decision is a little more difficult to make, ask yourself if the item makes you smile. If the answer is still “no” then you can say goodbye without any guilt. If it is going to stay in your home, start using it for its intended purpose and enjoy it.

If you follow these tips, you will successfully clear the clutter and begin noticing the benefits of clutter free living!

If your home organizing needs seem overwhelming, contact me today. I’m always happy to help create lasting solutions to keep you organized.

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Favorite Organizing Products

Amazon | The Container Store

Where to Shop

Organizing

The Container Store | Target | Bed Bath & Beyond | Walmart | Marshalls | Ikea

Design & Decor

Wayfair | Joss & Main | West Elm | Crate & Barrel | Pottery Barn | Urban Outfitters

Deals

Marshalls | Nordstrom Rack | Old Navy | Ikea | Amazon | T.J.Maxx | J.Crew Factory

Fashion

Nordstrom | Banana Republic | LOFT | J.Crew | Lululemon | Nike | Saks Off 5th | Abercrombie

DIY

Home Depot | Sherwin Williams | Michaels | Ace Hardware | Amazon | Etsy

Crafty

Michaels | Ikea | Etsy | Home Depot | Target | Amazon

Lauren is the founder of Intentional Edit, a home organization and lifestyle company focused on consciously editing to create efficient and organized spaces. Lauren believes that a functional home that looks and feels good has a positive influence on all aspects of life. Creating systems that allow for the home to function more efficiently, therefore, eliminating most of the clutter and chaos is her priority. While trends come and go organization is always in style!