Welcome to 2025! The New Year has officially arrived and with celebrations quickly winding down, it seems like now is the perfect time to start embracing a fresh start, especially when it comes to our living spaces. Whether you’re looking to create a more peaceful sanctuary for the upcoming year or boost your productivity, decluttering your home is the perfect place to start. In this blog, EZ Living Furniture explores practical tips to help you declutter your home, clear your mind, and set the tone for an amazing year. Ready to change your mindset and transform your space? Let’s get stuck in!
Simple Tips For A Fresh Start
After the chaos of the holiday season, it’s easy for clutter to accumulate, both physically and mentally. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, don’t worry, we’ve listed some of the best ways to create a home environment that nurtures peace, productivity, and most importantly positivity.
1. Start Small
It can be tempting to begin decluttering in the main areas of the home but let us warn you against this. The most utilised areas in the home i.e. the living room, kitchen, and dining room are often the largest too. This can lead to becoming quickly overwhelmed and giving up on the entire task for another day (a day that will never come). Instead, start with one small room whether that’s a child’s bedroom, guest room, or utility. Once you have decided on a room, break it down into manageable tasks, for instance tackling a bedside locker, a wardrobe, or a sideboard. By starting small and working your way through each task, you’ll start to build momentum and avoid future burnout.
2. Sort By Category, Not By Room
Expert Organiser Marie Kondo has a method of sorting belongings by category rather than by room. Using this approach should allow you to access similar items all at once and decide what to keep and what to get rid of. It also means that you know exactly how much of each item you have and how much you can afford to donate or recycle.
3. Ask Yourself Questions
When deciding whether to keep or let go of an item, ask yourself the following questions:
1. Does it serve a purpose in my life?
2. Do I love it, or is it just taking up space?
3. Has it been used in the last year? If the answer to this is no, it’s time to part ways with it as you’ll likely never use it. For those who struggle with throwing things away, just think how incredibly freeing it’ll feel, how much more room it’ll make for what truly matters, and how amazing it will feel to give something back (if donating).
It’s important to continue to ask yourself these important questions in every room you tackle. Doing so will have your home looking clutter-free in no time! But wait, what’s that you say? You’ve been a little too ruthless and now your home is looking, well soulless – we can help with that too!
4. Bring In A Few Thoughtful Items To Refresh The Space
Now that you’ve rid yourself of all unnecessary pieces, it’s time to look at bringing a few thoughtful items back in. That’s right, it might sound counterintuitive, but there’s a method to our madness we promise. The reason we suggest bringing in a few thoughtful accessories is to enhance the atmosphere of the space because now it could be feeling a little soulless (with a lot of things now gotten rid of). To support a refreshing environment, focus on pieces that elevate the mood and serve a purpose. Here are some of our suggestions:
A new plant.
A cosy blanket.
A beautiful candle(s) that emit a scent you love when lit.
A piece of wall art that brings you joy and reflects your personality.
These intentional additions ensure your home feels warm, inviting, and peaceful. The atmosphere you should be left with now will feel fresh, meaningful, and incredibly organised but also visually appealing.
Decluttering is a great way to start the new year with a fresh look. By taking these small steps, you can create a home that ultimately supports your well-being and yearly goals. Here’s to a calm, clutter-free 2024!
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