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How To Avoid and Deal With Clutter In The Home

To most people, clutter can be a real pain. Whether you own too many items or you just haven’t figured out how to organize the things that you have, organizing your life can get tricky. But no fear! There are some steps you can take to avoid clutter, find the right furniture pieces to create a clutter-free home, and organize your belongings without overwhelming yourself.

And Fireside Furniture is here to help! These tips will help keep your home clean and clutter-free.

How to Avoid Clutter in Your House

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The best way to deal with clutter is to prevent it from happening in the first place. Now, we understand that this is easier said than done, but you can do it if you’re willing to make some changes and put some effort into avoiding clutter before it happens.

Here are a few tips on how to avoid accumulating clutter in the first place:

Take stock of what you have

Do this every so often so that you don’t accumulate too much stuff and end up with a big mess on your hands. If something doesn’t bring you joy or get used often enough, consider donating or selling it.

Avoid buying in excess

Don’t buy things just because they’re on sale or because they’re cheap. Instead, ask yourself if you really need them before buying them — especially if they’re not necessary for survival (like food).

Stick to a list

Make a list before shopping so that you only buy what’s on it. This will help you avoid accumulating any items that turn into clutter later.

Choose quality over quantity

Buy quality items over quantity whenever possible. Quality lasts longer — like the stylish, classic pieces you’ll find in our store.

How to Deal With the Clutter That’s Already There

If you’re looking for some ideas on how to declutter, the thought of having to move all that stuff may seem overwhelming. But if you take it step by step, you can do it. Here are some suggestions for getting started.

Go one room at a time

Instead of trying to tackle everything at once, start with one area or room. Decide which rooms should be decluttered first and then focus on those rooms first before moving on to others. (And while you’re at it, you may want to think about upgrading some of your furniture as well!)

Create separate piles

Create piles for items you want to keep, throw out, or donate. Shred sensitive papers such as bank statements. This will help you quickly decide what should stay and what should go. For items you wish to get rid of that are still useful and in good condition, you can donate them to Goodwill, Salvation Army, or another thrift store.

Decide what furniture pieces and accessories you need

After sorting things out, you might find that you need additional furniture or accessories to get organized. For example, an entryway table can help you keep keys and mail organized. A magazine rack provides a convenient spot for reading material.

Need inspiration? Read this article for more tips on how to arrange your living room.

Why Clutter Is Bad for You

Clutter doesn’t just look bad — it can also be bad for your health. In one study, researchers found that the extent of clutter in the home can interfere with how pleasant you feel while in that environment. Clutter interrupts your ability to not only move about your space freely but also to think clearly. It can even impact your mental health, cause stress, and lead to unhealthier eating.

If you have too much stuff in your home, here are some things that might be happening:

  • You feel stressed out because you can’t find anything.
  • You’re spending more time cleaning than you’d like.
  • Your kids aren’t learning good habits about keeping their rooms clean.
  • You don’t feel comfortable inviting people over for dinner or hanging out with friends because it feels messy and uninviting.
  • You’re constantly distracted by the clutter around you.
  • You feel unproductive in your home and overwhelmed by the mess.
  • You’re unable to find things easily. You’re constantly misplacing important items like keys, wallets, and pieces of mail.

Final Thoughts

There’s no doubt that cleaning out clutter is a chore, but the benefits it provides are numerous. It gives you the freedom to focus on the things that really matter to you. It creates more storage space for new purchases and more living space in general.

If you’re looking for that perfect piece to help you get organized, head over to Fireside Furniture. Our helpful experts will be happy to help you find what you need to get organized and ditch the clutter.

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