A fresh year can make you want your home to feel clearer, calmer, and easier to live in.
Decluttering in January is a simple way to reset your home and your head. Start small, make it manageable, and focus on what makes daily life easier.
Start where the mess builds up
Most homes have a few spots where things pile up quickly. The kitchen counter, the hallway, the bedside table, the “dump chair”. Clearing one of these areas can make your whole home feel more under control.
Pick one small spot and reset it. You can add a tray for keys, a basket for post, or hooks for coats so everyday items have a proper place.
Do little bursts, not big projects
Decluttering can feel like a huge job if you try to do everything at once. Short sessions are easier and often more effective.
You can set a timer for like ten or fifteen minutes. Focus on one thing, then stop. You will make progress without burning out, and it is easier to keep going day by day.
Declutter by category
Tidying room by room can lead to moving the same stuff around. Sorting by category helps you see what you own and makes it easier to decide what stays.
Choose one category such as clothes, books, or paperwork. Gather it all together, then keep what you use and like, and let go of what no longer earns its space.
Use a “maybe box”
When you are unsure about something, put it in a “maybe box”. Seal it, date it, and store it out of sight. If you don’t open it within a month, you have your answer.
Create space without getting rid of everything
Not everything you store is rubbish. Some things are useful, but you don’t need them out all the time. Think of seasonal decorations, spare furniture, or hobby equipment that take up a lot of space at home.
If you want your home to feel clearer while keeping your belongings safe and easy to access, a storage unit at Shurgard is a good place to store the overflow and give your space room to breathe.
Finish with a quick reset
Once you have decluttered a space, take a minute to wipe surfaces, open a window, and put things back neatly. Then keep it simple. A five-minute tidy each evening can stop clutter building up again.
What’s the one area in your home that always seems to collect clutter, no matter what?
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