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!

3 Most Common Decorating Mistakes

We’ve all been there—that moment when a guest sat down in your newly decorated living room and offered a polite but stale smile. Perhaps they half-heartedly said, “I love what you’ve done with the place,” but we all know the truth—your decor is horrendous. But that’s okay. In fact, it might not be the decor itself, it can simply be the way it’s arranged. We all make mistakes, but the first step in reversing these mishaps is to recognize that there is one. To help you with this process, here are three of the most common decorating blunders. And remember, nobody knows more about stylish home decor than Bel Furniture. Shop online or find a showroom near you to get your hands on Houston’s most sleek and affordable furniture!

Everything Must Match

Mistake number one is thinking that home decor is exactly like fashion wear. Not everything needs to match. Complementary colors here and there can certainly be appealing, but when every object and furnishings blatantly color matches from the ceiling to the floor, it can be a bit tacky. Instead, try to match your decor by style rather than color. Express your personal tastes by arranging unique furnishings and decor. The result is a dynamic and refreshing experience for you and your guests.

Mixing Proportions

Whether you realize it or not, size matters. Well, concerning furnishings it does. When your guests walk into a room and see a myriad of various sized decor, it can be quite distracting. Not to say that your decor cannot show slight variation, but when a large recliner rests next to a delicate side table, it can be an eyesore. Everything in a room should be relative in size. This will not only give a sense of balance, it will keep certain decor from outshining others.

Too Much Stuff

It’s easy to get caught up in the things we love. Sometimes when we find our own personal style, we end up exploiting it to the max by overstuffing a room with excessive furnishings and decor. Let the room breathe. You’re doing yourself a major disservice by overcrowding a room. In fact, most of the time this mistake can completely reverse the look and feel you’re going for. By adding in limited and tasteful accents of your style, you’ll promote a more pleasant and harmonious environment.

Let’s face it, most of us aren’t professional interior decorators, but we can make a significant impact on our living space by adhering to a few helpful guidelines. Of course, the best way to get the most out of your home is to first find the perfect furniture. For the lowest prices in Houston and San Antonio, stop by a Bel Furniture near you or shop online to experience our once-in-a-lifetime deals. Also, check out our other blog on Feng Shui to further personalize your living space!