How Do You Organize Your Room When You Have A Lot Of Stuff?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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  1. What to Keep and What to Toss. …
  2. Ask Yourself About Each Item. …
  3. Donate Any Good Items. …
  4. Get Boxes. …
  5. Start With Large Items. …
  6. Don't Do Too Much at Once. …
  7. Stacking Storage Containers. …
  8. Clean Often.

How do I organize my room full of everything?

  1. Plan Out Your Attack.
  2. Do a Swift Sweep.
  3. Stick to an Organization System.
  4. Clear Your Closet.
  5. Find Hidden Storage Space.
  6. Choose Your Nightstand Wisely.
  7. Get Rid of the Old.
  8. Use Your Door Space.

How do you declutter a room full of everything?

  1. Step 1: Sort your items into three piles. …
  2. Step 2: Tackle the wardrobe and chest of drawers. …
  3. Step 3: Organise your clothes. …
  4. Step 4: Pack away out-of-season clothes. …
  5. Step 5: Make a habit of putting clothes away. …
  6. Step 6: Declutter your bedside table and .

How do you organize a small room with a lot of stuff?

  1. Install shelves along the perimeter of your bedroom walls. …
  2. Clip binder clips onto your desk and store cords in their arms. …
  3. Hang a clothes rack in the corner. …
  4. Use crown molding as a shoe rack. …
  5. Opt for a headboard with storage. …
  6. Hang your laundry hamper on the back of your bedroom door. …
  7. Use your radiator for shelf space.

How do you organize a lot of things?

  1. Write Things Down. …
  2. Make Schedules and Deadlines. …
  3. Don't Procrastinate. …
  4. Give Everything a Home. …
  5. Declutter Regularly. …
  6. Keep Only What You Need. …
  7. Know Where to Discard Items. …
  8. Stay Away from Bargains.

How do you declutter when overwhelmed?

  1. Remove the easiest things first. …
  2. Discard larger items next. …
  3. Donate items instead of selling them. …
  4. Break your large space into smaller bite-size challenges. …
  5. Work until your bite-size piece is completed.

What is the fastest way to clean a hoarder's house?

  1. STEP 1: Clear out the Trash. …
  2. STEP 2: Clean and sanitize your floors. …
  3. STEP 3: Disinfect everything. …
  4. STEP 4: Scrub down the bathroom. …
  5. STEP 5: Deodorize. …
  6. STEP 6: Don't forget the small stuff.

How do I sort my messy room?

  1. Organize a specific area. Choose a small, contained area of the room. …
  2. Select specific materials to organize. …
  3. Select items. …
  4. Sort items. …
  5. Store everything. …
  6. Try clearing the floor first. …
  7. Start with top layers. …
  8. Complete one task at a time.

How do you make a room look less cluttered?

  1. Pick up the floors. Look around your house, specifically at the floors. …
  2. Create breathing room. …
  3. Clear some tables. …
  4. Close the drawers and closet doors. …
  5. Straighten the dining chairs. …
  6. Clean the kitchen sink. …
  7. Rearrange your room.

How can I declutter my bedroom in one day?

  1. Decluttering Tips. …
  2. Gather Your Supplies. …
  3. Get Rid of Any Trash. …
  4. Remove Everything That Belongs In a Different Room. …
  5. Clear the Flat Surfaces. …
  6. Declutter All Drawers. …
  7. Storage Furniture. …
  8. Closet.

How do you organize and get rid of things?

  1. Clear off surfaces. This includes your desk, and any other tables or shelves.
  2. Put away anything that doesn't belong in the office.
  3. Go through paper items. One good way is to sort them into three piles: File, to-do, and trash. …
  4. Empty drawers and organize them.
  5. Organize cords.

How do you get rid of too much stuff?

The most charitable way to get rid of extra stuff is

to donate it

! There are many individuals who are in need of clothing, bedding, books, cookware, and more. If you have useful items you need to get rid of, give them to someone in need.

How can I motivate myself to declutter?

  1. Plan for just 10 minutes. So often the idea of decluttering can create a sense of overwhelm. …
  2. Have a clear goal. …
  3. Take action and see the results. …
  4. Avoid distraction. …
  5. Make it fun. …
  6. Plan celebrations & rewards. …
  7. Get an accountability partner. …
  8. Consider what you read, watch, & listen to.

Should I clean or declutter first?

Before you begin organizing and cleaning,

declutter first

. It doesn't matter whether you embark on a declutter marathon for thirty days in your entire home, or you randomly pick a place to clean, then declutter that before cleaning.

Where do you first declutter?

The easiest way to tackle

a closet

is to first declutter your clothing by type. That means start with shoes, then boots, then dresses, then denim, etc. It's much easier to decide to toss or keep a pair of jeans if you're looking at your entire jean collection at once.

David Martineau
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David Martineau
David is an interior designer and home improvement expert. With a degree in architecture, David has worked on various renovation projects and has written for several home and garden publications. David's expertise in decorating, renovation, and repair will help you create your dream home.