Saturday, October 17, 2015
hide principle,keep only spark of joy items: interior design and decluttering tips
pegboard behind your monitor may be a hiding place
Hide stuff. My husband and I hide things from each other. If one of us is traveling alone, the other does a little decluttering and hides something or a few things. If we can’t guess what’s missing, it’s an automatic donation. It’s fun to guess what’s missing and reminds us that we are in this together.
http://bemorewithless.com/how-to-make-decluttering-fun/
Get Rid of Things: Chances are you don't need most of the papers that you're keeping — shred them. If you haven't worn that sweater for three years, donate it. Expired food should be tossed. Clearing out even a few items will make you feel calmer.
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/top-5-strategies-for-de-cluttering-a-small-space-167741
Only keep those items that give you a “spark of joy.”
The most illuminating principle from Kondo is this: Only keep things that give you a “spark of joy.” The author advises starting with clothes because we tend to have less sentimental attachment to them (with some exceptions). She says to take every single item of clothing out of your closets, dressers, etc., and lay them on the ground. Then pick up each item, one at a time, and ask yourself, “Does this give me a spark of joy?” If yes—keep it. If no—donate it. It’s that simple.
Have a designated place for everything (and I mean everything).
The wisdom of Tidying Up isn’t so much how to organize but simply that once you are left with only the items you love, make a place for each and every one of them.
http://verilymag.com/2015/08/kondo-life-changing-magic-of-tidying-up-the-three-principles-that-helped-me-declutter-my-life
38 Things To Declutter From Your Life RIGHT NOW
By Denise Duffield-Thomas
advise on discarding things a long list but may be of use to find out which are to be discarded.
http://www.luckybitch.com/2012/12/declutter/
Declutter stuff that’s not First Class
I teach women in my Money Bootcamp to create their version of a First Class life. That means getting rid of everything that’s Economy class. It’s anything in your life where you’ve compromised, kept yourself small or sacrificed what you really want for the cheaper version.
Hide
>>
Group and Elegantly Hide Like Items Together
If you consolidate like items, a couple of neat things often happen naturally.
One, you will realize you have duplicates, triplicates, quadruplicates and feel fine about casting off the extras. Second, seeing all these things together (such as your cleaning supplies or electronic chargers) means you probably won't have to buy more of the same, preventing additional clutter.
These items can then be grouped and hidden elegantly in a handmade basket or stylishly trimmed box instead of scattered randomly throughout your home.
Hide Stuff With Curtains
Discreetly placing things behind curtains is a great design option for those with lots of stuff but little storage space.
For example, you might build floor-to-ceiling shelving and cover with full-length curtains to hide your cache of clothing, accessories, and personal supplies in your bedroom. Alternatively, conceal clutter in your home office by storing items on a shelf and covering with a custom-made curtain. (See also: DIY Curtains)
http://www.wisebread.com/this-is-how-you-declutter-and-keep-your-stuff-too
Toss Stuff You Truly Don't Need or Want Pronto
Get rid of stuff you are sure you don't need or want immediately. Don't wait until you finish decluttering the entire house. Carry unneeded and unwanted items to the Goodwill store, rescue mission, or other place that accepts your old things as quickly as possible. (See also: 10 Frugal Ways to Get Rid of Stuff)
Store Things in Out-Of-The-Way Places
Collect storage bins and boxes as you declutter or acquire them after you've finished going through every section of your living space. Store rarely needed items that can withstand extremes of hot and cold in your attic or basement. Put stuff you occasionally need in specialty bins under beds, odd corners of utility rooms or garages, unused shelves of your closets, and other accessible places out of casual view.
You don't have to become a minimalist to live in a clutter-free home. Get rid of what you no longer want; organize and display or store the rest.
Hide stuff. My husband and I hide things from each other. If one of us is traveling alone, the other does a little decluttering and hides something or a few things. If we can’t guess what’s missing, it’s an automatic donation. It’s fun to guess what’s missing and reminds us that we are in this together.
http://bemorewithless.com/how-to-make-decluttering-fun/
Get Rid of Things: Chances are you don't need most of the papers that you're keeping — shred them. If you haven't worn that sweater for three years, donate it. Expired food should be tossed. Clearing out even a few items will make you feel calmer.
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/top-5-strategies-for-de-cluttering-a-small-space-167741
Only keep those items that give you a “spark of joy.”
The most illuminating principle from Kondo is this: Only keep things that give you a “spark of joy.” The author advises starting with clothes because we tend to have less sentimental attachment to them (with some exceptions). She says to take every single item of clothing out of your closets, dressers, etc., and lay them on the ground. Then pick up each item, one at a time, and ask yourself, “Does this give me a spark of joy?” If yes—keep it. If no—donate it. It’s that simple.
Have a designated place for everything (and I mean everything).
The wisdom of Tidying Up isn’t so much how to organize but simply that once you are left with only the items you love, make a place for each and every one of them.
http://verilymag.com/2015/08/kondo-life-changing-magic-of-tidying-up-the-three-principles-that-helped-me-declutter-my-life
38 Things To Declutter From Your Life RIGHT NOW
By Denise Duffield-Thomas
advise on discarding things a long list but may be of use to find out which are to be discarded.
http://www.luckybitch.com/2012/12/declutter/
Declutter stuff that’s not First Class
I teach women in my Money Bootcamp to create their version of a First Class life. That means getting rid of everything that’s Economy class. It’s anything in your life where you’ve compromised, kept yourself small or sacrificed what you really want for the cheaper version.
Hide
>>
Group and Elegantly Hide Like Items Together
If you consolidate like items, a couple of neat things often happen naturally.
One, you will realize you have duplicates, triplicates, quadruplicates and feel fine about casting off the extras. Second, seeing all these things together (such as your cleaning supplies or electronic chargers) means you probably won't have to buy more of the same, preventing additional clutter.
These items can then be grouped and hidden elegantly in a handmade basket or stylishly trimmed box instead of scattered randomly throughout your home.
Hide Stuff With Curtains
Discreetly placing things behind curtains is a great design option for those with lots of stuff but little storage space.
For example, you might build floor-to-ceiling shelving and cover with full-length curtains to hide your cache of clothing, accessories, and personal supplies in your bedroom. Alternatively, conceal clutter in your home office by storing items on a shelf and covering with a custom-made curtain. (See also: DIY Curtains)
http://www.wisebread.com/this-is-how-you-declutter-and-keep-your-stuff-too
Toss Stuff You Truly Don't Need or Want Pronto
Get rid of stuff you are sure you don't need or want immediately. Don't wait until you finish decluttering the entire house. Carry unneeded and unwanted items to the Goodwill store, rescue mission, or other place that accepts your old things as quickly as possible. (See also: 10 Frugal Ways to Get Rid of Stuff)
Store Things in Out-Of-The-Way Places
Collect storage bins and boxes as you declutter or acquire them after you've finished going through every section of your living space. Store rarely needed items that can withstand extremes of hot and cold in your attic or basement. Put stuff you occasionally need in specialty bins under beds, odd corners of utility rooms or garages, unused shelves of your closets, and other accessible places out of casual view.
You don't have to become a minimalist to live in a clutter-free home. Get rid of what you no longer want; organize and display or store the rest.
Labels: declutter, interior design
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