Decluttering your space has several benefits, and they’re not just limited to finding your car keys or your Tupperware lids. A decluttered space translates into a decluttered mind and offers a myriad of health perks. For those interested in cleansing their kitchens and making their living rooms more liveable, there are plenty of ways to help an apartment feel less chaotic, including the following:
Get Creative About Compartments
Coffee tables, footstools, and benches with storage compartments are among the most aesthetic ways to reign in the messiness of everyday life. These compartments can store everything from computers, blankets, and exercise equipment to remote controls and board games. They’re an excellent way to hide the clutter without entirely removing it.
Repot Your Plants
Houseplants are a wonderful addition to any home; they allow you to be one with nature and remove and reduce pollutants. But Mother Earth tends to get messy, and a room full of plants often looks crowded. A simple way to sidestep this is to repot your plants; opt for a couple of large containers rather than eight or nine small or medium ones. Different types of plants can safely share a pot as long as they have similar needs for sunlight and water.
Donate Items You’re Not Using
Parting with a ceramic cat or a little-used floor lamp might feel like such sweet sorrow that you prefer to avoid it altogether. Donating to charity, however, can offer a remedy. Giving to places like Arc, the Salvation Army, or Veterans of America summons a sense of altruism and pride. It’s much easier to declutter when you know your items are going to be of good use rather than in a landfill.
Nix the Knickknacks
Most people collect knickknacks as adults, whether they intend to or not; from the stellar seashells found on the Oregon coast to the cherished shot glass from a 21st birthday, knickknacks have a knack for adding up. This makes them a prime source of clutter and something that must be reigned in to restore serenity to your space. If you can’t nix your knickknacks, consider storing them in a closet or displaying them in a single place in your home (versus spreading them out). In the future, opt for larger decor rather than smaller items; bigger feels less haphazard.
Rent a Storage Unit
If you’ve decluttered your space as much as possible and your stuff still makes it stuffy, rent a storage unit. Storage units allow you to keep your things without coexisting with items you don’t actively use. They’re relatively affordable, especially if you can get by with a smaller unit.
Decluttering your space can help your home feel more homey while leaving you more motivated, peaceful, and happier. Use the above tips to turn your apartment into an oasis…one room at a time.
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