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Seeing and getting used to piles of bills, magazines and papers is a glaring sign that you no longer see these as clutter. But not being bothered by such sight could hold you back from being the person that you ought to be or living the life that you’ve originally envisioned.
Many professional organizers can attest that decluttering does not just provide visual changes but also many other great benefits. First off, seeing that your place is clean is tantamount to relieving stress. Eventually, being stress-free, you end up with improved relationships and better moods.
Don’t be overwhelmed by clutter anymore. Here are five reasons that clutter has been holding you back –
You No Longer Entertain
If your home had been the hub of entertainment for your family and friends and you’ve noticed that you’re no longer inviting them because of the mess or disorganized rooms, then, bingo, clutter has taken root in your home.
This is an obvious result that you’ve abandoned entertaining people because of the shoved clutter and boxes in the basement (these were placed there, to begin with, because you were hosting an event then and, eventually, you did not bother to clean them up anymore).
Free yourself from clutter and be social once again.
You Don’t Feel Comfy
Feeling that you’re ill at ease right in your own home is tragic. So instead of getting used to the stacks of bills and magazines or leaving piles of unfolded laundry in a corner, you’ve got to man up and face it.
Declutter and you’ll feel more at home.
You Feel Ill Most of the Time
That overflow of clothes in the hamper might already be home to mold (yup, go and check now). Or is it the nightstand that’s filled with so many unwanted items that you no longer feel relaxed in your bedroom.
Whatever the reason, dust could accumulate because of this pile of unwanted stuff so remove them especially when you or a family member has allergies. As you do so, you will notice that your health will improve because of reduced stress and relieved breathing.
Your Routine’s Been Disrupted
Do you already feel stressed just looking for a thing to wear when going to work? Many people admit to being overwhelmed by the idea of organizing their own closets and looking through the piles of their belongings. If this is already the case with you, then you might want to consider looking for closet organizers.
Closet organizers are professionals who have many methods of packing and organizing your stuff. There are also a lot of benefits that come with the hiring of these professionals.
First, if you cannot organize your own closet and the very thought of sorting through your stuff makes you woozy, then let these experts help you.
Second, if you think that you have hoarding tendencies or that you feel challenged by the very thought of organizing the closet, then allow the professional organizers to do the job for you. These are highly trained people – some even have psychology degrees – which can deal with such behaviors.
As you free-fall and allow them to help you, then the benefits are enhanced productivity and a feeling of tranquility.
The Clutter Had Become a Money Pit
Clutter could be a reason for food to go bad or for cosmetic items to go to waste, even medicines to become not useful. As you add up the money that was used to buy these things, then you’d realize the amount wasted.
Declutter and take charge of your life. Don’t allow the dry goods to be stored anywhere else but a cabinet.
Less clutter will mean that you’re ready to save some money.
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Wednesday, March 16th, 2016
The best decluttering solution is to have ample storage space for your stuff. This Belvedere piece from Fine Furniture Design is a thing of beauty and function.
Every homeowner knows that there are accessories that can complete a home and there is also clutter. There are pieces that can attract just the wrong kind of attention. These are your visual clutters which can detract instead of add to a home’s magnificence.
You might not have known it but there are accessories in your home that you actually can do without –
Multiple Framed Photos
Have you ever given the walls of your home a second look lately? More often than not, there are mismatched frames that are hung on many walls or are seated on tables. These are those little, cheaply-made photo frames that are so distracting.
Of course, no one’s saying that your family pictures are not important. For most reasons, you are framing them because of sentimental reasons. But instead of cramming all of your family’s vacation photographs, choose the ones that are most memorable, put them in frames that are a lot nicer then display them with a purpose this time.
Create a gallery on one wall or follow what’s already been done in many stylish homes – lining up your staircase with them. It would also be nice to see a console table that is topped with just two or three tastefully chosen framed photographs.
You might ask what you could do with the rest of the frames…well, put them in a donation box (it’s all for a good cause).
Accessories Uttermost Spirula Photo Frames S/2 18566 : If you have to display photos, then do it in a classy way.
Used-to-be-Stylish-Curtains
Did you know that not all rooms need curtains and drapes? There are also so many reasons why you can do without them.
First, it would be tragic to cover beautiful windows of any home. Original woodwork, French windows, and other such beauties would be wrong to cover with thick curtains. Also, if you live in an area right by the woods, then there are definitely rooms in your home that offer a good view of the greenery outside. See those rooms that do not require privacy so you can say goodbye to unnecessary curtains.
Another thing is, have you checked the colors of your curtains recently? Have they been faded by the sun? Are the prints already old fashioned? Or could it be because the curtains are too short for your tall windows?
If any of these rings true, then you might want to experiment with a zero curtain look for awhile. Who knows, you might even enjoy the view more than those times when the windows were all covered up. Should you ever decide to cover the windows up again, try some shutters or bamboo shades for a change.
Plastic Flower Arrangements
There can never be a thing in the world that could replace the beauty of fresh flowers in tasteful vases. Those huge, artificial flowers in your home simply don’t belong there. Plus, there’s that downside of those fake flowers gathering dust in the long run so they can make a place look ugly.
Decluttering is not just applicable to fake flowers but to fake trees as well. Find, instead, those easy-to-grow indoor plants, place a bowl of colorful fruits on the table, or just display a vase of freshly-bought or picked flowers.
Faux flowers just won’t make your home look classy.
Apart from those fake stuff, you can also declutter by removing those stored, cheap glass vases inside your cupboard. Don’t hold on to them. Having three to four elegant vases would be better than keeping ten ugly vases.
‘Nough said.
Those Useless Knickknacks
Sure, accessories can add beauty and personality to your home but having a lot of knickknacks is not interior decorating – it’s hoarding. If you happen to have large collections of which you simply cannot bear to part with, then at least decide to rotate the pieces every now and then.
There is no rule that says you have to display all of your collections at once.
Again, don’t hold on to clutter. There are so many things that you can get rid of now which you think you might need but actually do not so go ahead and make that resolution now.
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