Home organization hacks for busy lifestyles
We can all relate to the feeling of rushing out the door but in the haste to get out of the door, you stumble over the dog’s leash, your kids shoes and even on the odd occasion the kitchen sink.
In today’s fast paced environment finding the time to keep your house organized is often the most tedious of tasks. Between all the commitments of work, friends, family, children as well as personal commitments it is easy for clutter to accumulate and for the chaos to follow.
Maintaining an organized home space is the first step to creating a stress-free environment which will then lead to more productivity and more time for you to enjoy life, rather than stumbling around in your rush to get out the door. With a few simple hacks, even the busiest people will be able to keep their homes neat and orderly.
Declutter, declutter, declutter
The road to becoming more organized will first need to be dealt with by decluttering your space. Get rid of items that do not belong in the space or which have been sitting there and collecting dust.
The effect of clutter and mess often will make you feel uncomfortable in your own space. Get rid of anything that is unnecessary, walk around your house with a trash can and collect all the items that you no longer need in the space.
Throw items away that you no longer use
Tackle room by room and empty drawers, closets, cabinets and spaces where clutter is stored and take note of the items that you need and the items that you do not need. Keep in mind that the intention is to get rid of items that are not necessary, therefore try to keep only essential items.
The other positive for this is that these items can all be donated and people who are in need will be able to use these items.
Create a designated space for specific items
In order to organize your space you will need to take all the objects out of their space and reorganize everything. Completely emptying your space and areas will enable you to start again and place similar items all in one space instead of in different corners all over the house.
Put similar items together and give each category of items a designated space, such as a shelf for example. Hang all your jackets together in the same space, this enables you to see all of your options at once and will help with organization.
Use all the space that you have in your home
To optimize your space you should consider every inch of your home as a storage and organization opportunity. Making use of the “dead space” above your cabinets or book racks is a great way to look beyond your current furniture and utilize every corner and crevise. An example could be to hand a rack of pots and pans from the ceiling or on an empty wall will be a great opportunity and a great starting place to organize your kitchen.
Consider mounting a hat and coat rack or an office wall organizer to clear up space in your home, or adding floating shelves is great for both storage and decor. You can consider drive-up self storage options, click here to find out more.
Over the door organizers is another useful option to consider when you are clearing your home, hanging your purses, scarves, belts and other items will declutter your space in a few seconds, and you will have a dedicated space for those items.
Implement a daily or weekly decluttering routine
Instead of letting clutter accumulate, spend some time each day, where you dedicate a couple of minutes a day or a couple of minutes every week to declutter your home. Having allocated spaces where objects belong will also help ease the burden of decluttering and make the process more simple.
By implementing these home organization hacks into your daily routine you will be able to live in a house that is tidy and functional, even in your busy lifestyle. Organization is a continuous process and needs to be done regularly in order to maintain your space, stay committed to maintaining order and you will soon enough reap the benefits of a clutter free zone.
