The new year brings a fresh start and new beginnings, making January the perfect time to blow away the cobwebs and declutter. For many of us, 2020 was a difficult year as we battled through unprecedented times, so what’s the best way to embrace the new year?
If making your home clutter- and mess-free is on the top of your 2021 resolutions list, follow these tips and tricks from the furniture experts at London-based bespoke furniture design studio, Barbara Genda Furniture:
First Impressions Count
First impressions count, so it makes sense to start with your home’s entryway and hallway. Often a place for dumping dirty shoes, wet coats, shopping bags, important letters and dog leads, it’s easy to declutter your hallway and transform it into a welcoming entryway with minimal effort.
If your space will allow for it, invest in a hall bench with storage and coat rack, which will provide ample hanging space for coats, shoes and accessories. For smaller spaces, slimline hallway furniture options are available to help organise and maximise floor space.
Organise Your Living Room
The living room is a place for socialising, and therefore, a room that can often get cluttered. The key to keeping your living area as organised as possible is to create designated zones for storage; from shelving units to showcase ornaments and store belongings, to beautiful baskets to display throws.
For bigger ideas, why not consider a media unit. A media unit is the perfect piece of furniture for anyone with a television, gadgets, books or ornaments they want to display while hiding away unsightly wiring and items. Media units come in many forms and are great at maximizing storage space.
De-Clutter Your Kitchen
The kitchen often becomes cluttered, due to the amount of time we spend cooking. Whether you store your food in open-shelves, cupboards, or your butler’s pantry, there’s never been a better time to give them a declutter. You will be amazed at how many food items have managed to get lost and forgotten about throughout the year.
Start by removing stored items and binning anything that is out of date. From there, wipe your shelves down and re-organise your pantry from top to bottom. Invest in some storage containers to organise all your kitchen supplies.
