Thursday, November 8, 2012

5 Strategies for Decluttering a Small Space


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5 Strategies for Decluttering a Small Space
 

It is a often difficult to keep an apartment or small house organized and tidy. Below you find top five strategies for controlling chaos in smaller homes and apartments.

1. Embrace Storage Containers

If you don't buy the appropriate storage products, things pile up quickly in a small space. Embrace the fact that you have stuff and like to have certain things around. Just find a way to manage it all so you don't feel overwhelmed by it.

2. Furniture As Storage

If you're in the market for a new bed, consider looking at one that has drawers underneath or at least enough height to store some under-the-bed bins. Bedside tables are typically too small to hold all the things people want to use them for. If you're buying a new one, think about whether one with shelves and/or drawers might work for you.

3. Think Vertical

In small homes it is very important to maximize all of the space. Think vertical. If your desk is too small or you don't have a home office, maybe some hanging file folders would work in the kitchen to organize incoming papers. Bulletin boards and magnetic boards are also great places to display artwork, school reminders, travel plans etc.

4. A Little Bit Each Day

People often say that they don't have enough time to do any organizing, but everyone can find 10-15 minutes in their day to focus on at least one small space or project. You can spare 15 minutes a day to do arrangement. You know the limit, so you will work more effectively: To File, To Toss, To Shred, and To Do. Done.
 

5. Get Rid of Things

Chances are you don't need most of the papers that you're keeping — shred them. If you haven't worn that sweater for three years, donate it. Expired food should be tossed. Clearing out even a few items will make you feel calmer.

 
I hope this information is useful.

Should you need assistance with any of your real estate needs, please contact Supreme Manor Real Estate Services 773-881-9224.  Feel free to visit us on our website or any of our social media sites.

Have a Supreme Day!

Sheila M. Wilkinson-Sanders

Managing Broker/Owner - CPA, GRI, CNC

Supreme Manor Real Estate Services

1840 West 95th Street

Chicago, IL 60643

(773) 785-0127 Direct

(773) 797-9640 (fax)

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