How To Maximize Your Space And Prevent Hoarding

Throughout your lifetime, you’ll encounter a lot of stuff. Sometimes it’s small stuff, sometimes it’s big stuff, and sometimes it’s stuff you decide to take home. Over time, this stuff accumulates. Whether because it’s sentimental or functional (or even semi-functional), you try your best to justify WHY you must keep this stuff or that stuff. Before you know it, you’re surrounded by clutter. Don’t worry, It happens to the best of us, and, luckily, there are various solutions on how to maximize your living space and kick that clutter to the curb!

Donate Your Unused Clothes

Clothes, clothes, clothes. Wear ‘em, wash ‘em, or hand ‘em down, these items are essential to our daily lives. Unfortunately, they also accumulate easily due to growth, new trends, or other personal reasons. One way to keep your wardrobe from getting out of hand is to donate your gently used clothing. Whether it’s to Goodwill or a charitable organization, donating will help get clothing to those who need it most while giving you a bit of elbow room in your closet.

Purge The Closet Clutter

Let’s face it, closets have become the new attic—especially when your attic is at capacity. Whether it’s from the clothes, the off-season decorations, or the endless stack of board games, our closets often become a black hole for all the stuff that won’t or can’t be displayed throughout the rest of the home. Luckily, there’s an easy solution, but it’s not pretty. A purge must occur. To maximize your closet space, we recommend taking all of the items out and going through them one by one and asking yourself two simple questions, “Have I used this in the past year,” and “Will I use this within the coming year?” If the answers are both “No,” you might consider kicking it to the curb.

Put A Lid On It

Sometimes it’s not about the amount of stuff you have but the way you store it. To help organize your items and give you a little walking space, we highly recommend utilizing a wide variety storage bins. Storage bins have come a long way in the year 2016. They make them in all different shapes and sizes and are designed to stack, slide, or hang anywhere you desire. Instead of cramming those off-season decorations in an intrusive and unsightly cardboard box, consider utilizing a sleek, new storage bin that will slide easily under your bed or clothing rack.

One thing is for sure, people love their stuff. But no matter your personal preference for stuff, it’s important to take an inventory every now and again to discern whether or not you actually need it. It’s not just about clearing space, it’s about promoting a healthy and balanced environment within that space. Although, if you’re looking to fill your space with the most stylish furnishing under the sun, stop by a Bel Furniture near you or shop online to experience our unbeatable low prices! And if you hurry in now, you can experience even MORE savings during our Labor Day Sale! For the most affordable furniture in Houston or San Antonio, choose Bel Furniture! Also, for more insights about home organization, check out our other blog on Feng Shui!