Declutter Your Home in 2025 – Optimise Your Space with Our Effective Storage Solutions
Each year, we promise ourselves that we will tackle some new Sisyphean task to improve ourselves and our lives. From losing weight to learning to play the guitar or even challenging ourselves to use our phones less. Even if we make a good start, it’s certainly not easy keeping up new, positive habits for the entire year.
One of the most common goals we set for ourselves is a proper home decluttering, the irony being that it is actually one of the simplest, most attainable goals you can achieve. Not to mention it has a huge impact on your overall mental health and comfort level.
The hardest part is just taking those first steps, and for that, you can rely on our helpful guide to get you going! We will discuss a few tips and provide you with the inspiration you need to get started!
Read till the end and learn how Louth Self Storage plays an integral role in helping you declutter your space in 2025.
Why Now Is the Perfect Time To Declutter Your Home
Decluttering isn’t just about making space; it’s about clearing out old memories and letting go of things that serve no practical purpose in your life. This doesn’t mean throwing personal items in the bin or selling or donating them, it’s about deciding what brings value to you, what is needed in your life, and keeping those items in a safe yet out-of-the-way location.
Identify the Clutter – How to Assess Your Home’s Storage Needs
Walk Through Your Home Room by Room
It can be way too overwhelming to tackle a house-wide decluttering plan and give yourself just a weekend to pull it off. Not to mention, some people get distracted by the planning of the task, rather than the actioning.
The best way to get started is to tackle decluttering on a room-by-room basis. Breaking down the process into a one-day-per-room schedule. Stick to this schedule until your home is clean and clear.
How to Identify Clutter and Problem Rooms
1. Look for items without a purpose — are they decorative or practical? Does it make you happy or is it essential?
2. Look for overcrowded surfaces — do the items you see have a specific home or are they unnecessary decor and random clutter?
3. Note disorganised areas like drawers, closets, wardrobes and storage containers.
The three basic questions you need to ask are:
When was the last time I used this item?
Would I miss this item if it was gone?
Could this item be stored in another area or can it be donated or sold?
Prioritise High-Traffic Areas
Where you are present the most is where you will notice (and create) the most clutter. This is why it makes the most sense to start your decluttering process in your home’s high-traffic areas.
Try to concentrate on decluttering:
– Hallways and entryways
– Living rooms
– Kitchens
– Bathrooms
– Dining rooms
Create Categories for Decluttering
Organisation by Frequency of Use
When you are adamant that you don’t have anything in your home you want to get rid of, try to divide your clutter into three piles:
1. Everyday items that you need to keep within easy reach.
2. Items you only use occasionally can be placed into a cupboard for medium-term storage — a slow cooker or bread maker for example. These items can be placed on a higher shelf in the back of a cupboard.
3. Rarely used items (once every six months) can be placed in an out-of-sight location until you need them. These items are also ideal for personal self storage solutions.
Organise According to the Four-Box Method
For a more decisive approach to decluttering, try the Four-Box Method. This involves dividing items into four piles: “Keep”, “Donate”, “Sell” and “Trash”.
The “Keep” pile is for items you use often and need, for example your daily cookware and crockery.
The “Donate” pile is for items in good condition, that you don’t need and will be useful to someone else.
The “Sell” pile is for items that are in good condition and still have a decent monetary value and can be sold (perhaps to help pay for the use of a self storage facility).
The “Trash” pile is for items that are broken or no longer usable and do not belong in your home.
How To Decide What To Let Go
There are two simple rules you can apply to help you make the decision to get rid of something.
The “12-month rule” basically states that if something hasn’t been used in the last year, you probably will not be using it again in the next 12 years.
The “replaceable item rule” states that if something is easily and cheaply replaceable, you can be rid of it. For example, old, outdated phones fill many of our drawers, boxes of old DVD you will never watch fill cupboards. If these items disappeared right now, would you miss them? How long will it take before you even realise they are gone?
Top Storage Solutions for Every Room in Your Home
Maximising Space in Your Living Room
Multifunctional furniture like a sofa with built-in storage or storage ottomans help to create extra storage space without taking up extra room. These are great to help clear clutter off tables and surfaces in your living room.
Wall-mounted shelving and storage space help you utilise vertical space while keeping your floor space open and clear of clutter.
Storage Solutions for Kitchen and Dining Areas
Ceiling or wall-mounted hooks are great for hanging storage, for example for pots, pans and cooking utensils.
Wall-mounted magnetic strips are great for a space-saving spice rack or knife storage.
Pull-out shelving and cabinets keep things organised and accessible while maximising the available storage space in your kitchen.
Organising Your Bedroom with Practical Storage Options
Storage bins and drawers placed under your bed can add a lot more storage room to a cramped space.
Closet organisers help you use your closet or wardrobe space more effectively.
Overdoor hook pocket organisers are particularly helpful in getting rid of common bedroom clutter and keeping it out of sight.
How Louth Self Storage Can Help You Declutter and Optimise Your Space
Decluttering can be cathartic and cleansing for the soul, but it is not something you have to tackle alone. Contact Louth Self Storage to give you an extra helping hand with a range of storage unit sizes that provide you with that extra room you need to effectively make more space in your home.
If you have any questions about storage unit pricing, or what size storage unit is best for you, we can help! We also assist with removal services that can make your next move or renovation project a breeze.
