Most homeowners want to know how to make their homes more spacious. It is ideal to enjoy the same environment with more space. It can help you feel calmer while better controlling your home. If your home is messy or hard to control, you have come to the right place. Today, we will help you understand how to better control your home and keep it well organised in 4 simple steps. Let’s go!
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By Team Savant
Declutter
All homeowners seeking a more organised home need to consider decluttering. It is impossible to keep your home tidy and take control of your space if you have too many things.
You can donate or sell the items you no longer use to ensure they go to a better home. The extra cash you make can go toward the shelves or storage units spoken about further down this post. Start with one room and cupboard at a time and slowly work your way around the home. It will maximise your efforts and help you get rid of more. The less you have, the tidier your home will be.
Add Shelves
Adding shelves throughout your home is a great way to keep the surfaces and floor tidy while still being able to easily access those items you kept hold of after the declutter.
Shelving is affordable and simple to install. Whether you require a new piece of wood or wood screw, get the tools you need to install shelves yourself, as it is easy and cost-effective. Don’t be put off by labor fees, as installing shelves yourself is simple.
Use Ottoman Furniture
Ottoman furniture is a savvy way to free up space in your house for organization while keeping it practical.
An ottoman bed is a two-in-one item that allows you to sleep and store items. Underneath the bed, you can store anything that needs to be put away and stored for a long time. Unless you want to open the bed daily, it is best to store items under there that you don’t need all the time. For example, you might like to swap your wardrobe for the season. When summer arrives, you can store your winter clothes under the ottoman bed and maximize your space.
Utilise Corner Space
Another essential for keeping a tidy house is to utilize corner space. An empty corner is sad and useless. You should make use of it by adding storage space.
For example, you might have a neglected corner of your bedroom that does not provide much use. If you often find your bedroom messy, it makes sense to use the space for storage so that you can keep it tidy. You can install a floor-to-ceiling storage unit that allows you to store all of the items that are causing a mess in your bedroom. Storing everything away will keep the space tidy and allow you to maintain control of your bedroom.
Use this same trick in every room (where you are empty corners) and see what a difference it makes to your home’s organisation.