How to Declutter Your Home for Spring

Create space for what matters.

Spring has sprung and spirits are high. If you’re ready to breathe new life into your home this season, you likely have “decluttering” at the top of your to-do list and you might be feeling a little intimidated.

Today, I am sharing my top three tips for upleveling your organizational skills without making it your next full-time job.

Breathe easy…this will make your brain feel free!

1 | Floor Space is Headspace

The more you have on your floor (furniture, shoes, clothes, rugs), the less floor you have and the more your space will feel crowded.

Clear the floors by throwing out old area rugs, welcome mats, and runners. Make any existing shelves more functional and attractive by adding patterned, rigid bins for miscellaneous outerwear, tech accessories, and more.

2 | Keep a Clear Purpose

Transparent containers are not only aesthetically pleasing, but they also help you find exactly what you need when you need it. And they make it easy to know when you are running low on certain household goods.

Whether plastic or (our favorite) glass, clear containers won’t clash with your interior decor. In fact, they are actually a smart way to style open shelving and countertops.

3 | Overflow is a No-No

Pantries, walk-in closets, and hall closets are wonderful inventions, but they also leave the impression that empty spaces must be filled. We disagree, in the name of mental health.

Leaving room for white space will not only make you feel less overwhelmed when using that space, but it will also help you stay on top of what you have and where it is. Additionally, sorting your items by color, shape, or style will also help decrease the visual disparity from object to object, creating a smooth transition that is pleasing to the eye.


Pro Organizing Tip #1

Runners vs. small rugs

If you need a rug in your kitchen, opt for a runner that spans the length of your island or longest countertop rather than a small rug that sits only in front of the kitchen sink. This creates a clean line that flows well and helps your kitchen feel more organized due to fewer visual “breaks.”

Pro Organizing Tip #2

Tricks for open shelves

Choose a purpose for your open shelves. Are they for decor or for utilitarian use? Don’t mix decor with function, as the end result will look disorganized and cluttered. If you need your shelves to be dual purpose, save the highest shelf for more decorative items and the remaining shelves for functional purposes.