Bring the joy back into your living room. Follow the steps to organize and declutter your living space. These straightforward steps will assist you in maintaining the lounge you usually dreamed about.

The living room should be peaceful, unruffled and an open invite to those you enter into this room. Look around, what items are stored here? What is the function of this room? Is this a chilled area? How many activities are occurring in this area? The lounge should consist of the following necessities ; TV, cosy chair, loveseat or chair, low table and end tables. If you are storing more furniture than you want, reconsider the item, is it able to be stored some place else, is it able to be donated? Follow the steps below to a clutter-free living room.

Step one. Donate and purge mags and books you have not read or don’t want. If you subscript to a book club or have various mag subscriptions, ask yourself the following questions. Am I reading the material? Can I do without the subscriptions? Is the magazine/book accessible online? When was the last time I really sat down and read a mag or book?

Step 2. Start purging and giving unwanted VHS, DVD’s, tapes, etc . Do invest in a strong unit to house the items you are keeping. Do not forget to group and alphabetise them. Have a yard sale or donate the film to your local library. Remember you can always rent a picture, you don’t have to buy each film you see.

Step3. Organize your coat closet ; hat and gloves on the high shelf, line shoes and boots smartly on the floor. Don’t forget to keep a space for your guests. Old tray tables may be employed to house your shoes.

Barbra Fredrick is a decluttering expert. For more great information on declutter on, visit http://www.reduceclutterhelp-barbra.com/.

Family March 30th, 2010