Whether you are planning on selling your home or that you feel it's time to get a little more organized here are a few of the things I do to keep my home organized. I am by no means a trained interior decorator but if I can make my house tastefully decorated and clutter free you can as well. All it takes is putting your mind to it and not ignoring a few simple no no's.
First to make things easy let's start with eliminating all the clutter. Books, magazines, newspapers must go!! Go through them and keep a few that are important to you but get rid of all else. You have to! that's a start!
Kitchen counter: You must clear all unnecessary items. Depending on the size of your counter and space, only allow items that you use frequently on the counter. Example: Coffee maker, toaster and possibly utensil keeper. Salt and Pepper shaker too! Eliminating items will give your kitchen a free flow and look so much neater and yes larger!
Living room, Dining room: Time to let go of all the nick knacks and books laying on tables. A few items (as in one or two) look nice. Anymore makes your tables look cluttered and I don't think you want that! Again your rooms will look larger and neater. Check out the cookbooks in the next room..I use an upright plant stand to store my cookbooks.
Bath: Again get rid of clutter on counter. The only thing that should be on your counter is a soap dispenser and hand towel. If possible place a nice hand towel rack on wall. It'll look much neater. Place any other items under cabinet or in a bin(basket) that you can store either in your cabinet or under sink.
Bedroom: Any dressers should be clear for the exception of a lamp or phone. I hate to repeat myself but the room will look larger as well. Keep draperies to a minimum. If you don't have them already, shades, mini blinds or light valances really are enough. No bulky draperies (remember you want the room to look large)
9/9/12
4/19/13
First to make things easy let's start with eliminating all the clutter. Books, magazines, newspapers must go!! Go through them and keep a few that are important to you but get rid of all else. You have to! that's a start!
Kitchen counter: You must clear all unnecessary items. Depending on the size of your counter and space, only allow items that you use frequently on the counter. Example: Coffee maker, toaster and possibly utensil keeper. Salt and Pepper shaker too! Eliminating items will give your kitchen a free flow and look so much neater and yes larger!
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| A very handy utensil and easy to grab for that tool you need immediately. |
Living room, Dining room: Time to let go of all the nick knacks and books laying on tables. A few items (as in one or two) look nice. Anymore makes your tables look cluttered and I don't think you want that! Again your rooms will look larger and neater. Check out the cookbooks in the next room..I use an upright plant stand to store my cookbooks.
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| Simplicity is best. A few books or magazines and throw away the rest...or donate!! |
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| Choose either a table cloth or place mats. A versatile centerpiece you can change different color schemes for the seasons. I use mine all year. I change the bottom dish items spring, fall and holidays. (This is my spring/summer) |
Bath: Again get rid of clutter on counter. The only thing that should be on your counter is a soap dispenser and hand towel. If possible place a nice hand towel rack on wall. It'll look much neater. Place any other items under cabinet or in a bin(basket) that you can store either in your cabinet or under sink.
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| A small flower arrangement might add a nice touch |
Bedroom: Any dressers should be clear for the exception of a lamp or phone. I hate to repeat myself but the room will look larger as well. Keep draperies to a minimum. If you don't have them already, shades, mini blinds or light valances really are enough. No bulky draperies (remember you want the room to look large)
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| A valance, blinds, or sheer drapes is all you need. You do not have to have all three. |
9/9/12
4/19/13
