If you’re following our series on declutter, you’re familiar with having a system to get rid of items that you no longer need or want in the form of garbage, recycle, or donate. It’s helpful to keep this same mindset in your living spaces as well as looking at how you can store items that you use daily in a more efficient way.
For most families, the living space is really well lived in, and can be so difficult to keep clutter free. There is simply some clutter that is just necessary. If this is true for you, but also drives you crazy don’t worry, there are options! Here are four of the best.
Ottomans
Whether you’re storing toys, cozy blankets, extra pillows, or anything you might use frequently in your living space, ottomans are a brilliant way to keep out the clutter. Finding an ottoman that matches your furniture and does double duty as storage can do wonders for your living room.
Sofa Tables
One sneaky way to add extra storage in your living space is to add a sofa table that has space to hold baskets. Decluttering the toys has never been quicker and more simple than tossing them in a basket. Out of sight, out of mind!
Cabinets and Consoles
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Another way to keep everyday items available for easy access and keep your living space clutter free is by adding a cabinet or a console with doors to store items like magazines, books, or games. As a bonus, this creates another surface to decorate!
Baskets
Remote controls and chargers are two major culprits of clutter. A great way to store these items is to simply have a basket. This serves as a functional and stylish way to store items that can become eye sores when laying around. There are many products out there marketed as “charging stations” that can be very convenient for keeping all cords, phones, and devices in one place. If this doesn’t fit the aesthetic of your home, try finding a basket or a bin to place your station inside of. This can also be a great opportunity to get rid of old cords that are broken or don’t even have a use for any of your devices anymore.
Bonus Tip
Another instant glow up for your living room is probably the easiest of them all. Take a look at your pillows and throws. Anything looking dingy and worn can be stored away “just in case” or tossed. If your favorite throws are just too cozy to give up but aren’t exactly aesthetically pleasing anymore, find a proper place to store them out of sight like an ottoman with a lid that opens, or a blanket ladder. Check on your pillows also. Have you been collecting and collecting and now there are so many pillows that you can barely sit on your sofa? Now is the time to decide, toss, donate, or store away for another day.
Clutter in our living spaces can make the mind feel cluttered too. These tips are sure to clear up some space in your home and help you feel more at ease in your favorite family living space.