Home Organization Tips

The process of organizing any home can initially seem like an overwhelming task. When viewed in its entirety, it can even seem somewhat insurmountable. However, choosing to take the project one step at a time can really help to move things along in an efficient and productive way. In this article, we will provide a few tips and tricks to help your home organization project fly by. 

Plan Ahead

Before you begin home organization, draw up a plan to help you through. This will act as a sort of instruction guide if you should get off track. Break your plan into small tasks in order to keep yourself focused on the project in front of you. Work on one room, or even an area within a room once per day, week, or whenever you’re able to find time. Start out with the most cluttered areas first. For instance, the kitchen and living room most likely see the most traffic throughout any given day; start here. 

Tossing

The first step of home organization in any area is removing everything from it. Once you’ve got everything out of the room, evaluate each item to determine if you actually need it, or whether you might be willing to part with it. Throw away any items that are broken or are missing parts. Donate clothes that no longer fit or that haven’t seen any use in a while. 

Storage

Decide on which types of storage units you will want to use. Containers come in a vast number of shapes, sizes and colors to meet any need. Decorative baskets might be an interesting idea depending on your decorating scheme. Play around with some ideas and find your storage solution. 

Organize

Arrange you things in such a way that it makes life easier. Place a basket, bow, or tray near where you dress where you can keep your wallet and other items kept in pockets. Place your shoes according to which ones you wear the most often. Popular spices should be the most accessible. Use your common sense, and avoid the urge to simply throw things into corners, thus creating a new issue to deal with later. 

Maintenance

Note that not every system is going to work for every situation. Finding your ideal organization method may take a bit of time, but once you find it, you’ll know. Once you’ve finished arranging your home, be sure to keep up with maintaining it. Put things where they belong, and help others to do the same. By keeping up with the placement of items, you will best be able to keep your home proper and clean while knowing exactly where everything is, should you require it. It’s a beautiful thing.