5 Tips for Decluttering Your Home This Autumn
Decluttering is a necessary part of life. If we never decluttered, we'd be floor-to-ceiling in stuff, with no room to move. This is why I like to do some decluttering every season, and autumn is no exception.
If, like me, you're someone who also likes to declutter on a regular basis, but aren't sure where to start this season, then I have five tips for decluttering your home this autumn that you might want to try. So, let's dive right in!
1. Work room-by-room
When it comes to decluttering, it can seem like a daunting task if you look at the job as a whole. Instead of thinking about how much you have to do, look at it room-by-room. This makes the entire process seem far less frightening, and it should only boost your motivation to get the task completed. Me, personally? I like to start from the top of the house and work down.
2. Make space for an autumn wardrobe
I'm someone who loves to buy new clothes, especially in the autumn and winter. That's mainly because I'm a sucker for a jumper. But I always run out of space. So every autumn, I'll do my best to make some room for any new additions, mainly because my jumper collection just grows, and grows, and grows. Whether it be some new clothes, new shoes or new handbags, I'll always find the time to make some room.
3. Create a donation box
Decluttering needs to be more about just throwing things away or taking items to the tip. In a world where we need to be more sustainable, donating items to a charity shop, women's refuge or homeless shelter is the best way to do it.
On the other hand, if you don't want to donate items, you can sell them on places like Vinted or eBay. This way, you get to fund your new clothes, or put the cash towards something like a holiday, or Christmas presents for other people, at this time of year.
4. Follow the One-In, One-Out rule
Don't buy something new if you haven't got rid of something old already. If you want a new jumper, then get rid of one you have already. If you want two new blouses, then get rid of two blouses you have in your wardrobe, and so on. While it doesn't create new space, it doesn't take up anymore space, which can only be a good thing!
5. Have a simple daily decluttering routine
If you spend the day decluttering bit-by-bit, then it makes a larger task seem far less overwhelming. It stops things getting out of hand, and it frees up some serious time. Decluttering an entire house can take days, so why not get on top of things before it gets to that point in the first place?
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I hope you enjoyed this blog post and that you found it useful. Let me know in the comments below if you have any further tips for decluttering your home this autumn and I'll see you all again soon with some brand new content!
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