Did you know there are things that your house does not need? Spring cleaning involves removing clutter. Probably you never gave it much thought when you purchased or thought you needed something for your home. Then you begin to realize items you have added really don’t serve a purpose or enhance your spaces, cluttering and taking away valuable space in your house. Here are some suggestions of things to look at through your home that could be removed and improve your spaces
Small Pieces of Furniture
Many times I will review clients’ spaces to see they have a lot of little pieces of furniture that really do not serve much of a purpose other than cluttering the space. Sometimes it’s a lot of small chairs, tables, or pieces that really do not do much other than take up valuable space. Make sure the items you have throughout a room serve a purpose. Possibly some of those smaller pieces can be re-purposed or given a new home.
“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.”
William Morris
Bench at The Foot of The Bed
It is an accent that many people feel they need, but then find it becomes a dumping ground for the day or maybe a weeks’ worth of accessories and clothing. If your bench is just doing that, maybe it’s time to re-purpose it to another room where it can be used as seating. There is no need to have a piece of furniture that allows more clutter.
Wall Paint
The color on the walls can add to the space, but having neutral walls has huge benefits. Bold colors are a statement of choice. Many times you can do a room with a neutral wall color. If you need color the pops of color can come from the art and accessories you place in the rooms.
Nightstands
If the room is small there is no need to have a whole piece of furniture next to the bed. Use a simple shelf instead to hold those essentials you may need through the night. Using a shelf also will make the room feel larger too.
Bedside Lights
Get rid of the table lamp and replace with a hanging wall or ceiling light. These not only free up space on either side of the bed they also will give the room a refreshed newer feeling.
Matched Set of Furniture
When you go shopping for furniture is your instinct to purchase the couch and all the tables – coffee and sides that they display only to find they do not work in your space? Slow down, measure your space first. Draw a layout as to what will fit in the space. Maybe you need a smaller table to serve in front of the couch or maybe you don’t need one at all but a side table. Plan first before purchasing unneeded pieces of furniture.
TV
What??! You say.
With streaming, many of the things you watch can probably be viewed on your computer or smart device so why not skip the TV. Along with that, it will also eliminate the TV consult or big piece you need to store it on. Big space saver!
Open your eyes and take a critical look at your rooms. If all you see is “stuff” it’s time to re-evaluate what is in them. Let me know what you have found to be unnecessary or have found another use for that works better in your rooms.
