The New Year is an ideal time to get organised. With hope of a fresh start, many pledge to declutter their home and life. After all, having a tidy home is the first step to a tidy mind. But, where exactly should you start?
Here, we explore ways you can rejuvenate your room into a relaxing, clean space that makes it easy to come home and unwind.
Sort through your belongings
The first step in transforming your room is to organise any clutter within it. Separate your belongings into three piles – one to keep, one for charity, or for giving away to a new home, and one to throw away. Donating your books, clothes and accessories not only helps the environment but also benefits others – especially if they’re in good condition. Remember, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure!
Consider your storage options
As you re-connect with your items, it’s a good idea to think about the best place to store them. You don’t want to keep your favourite pile of jumpers at the back of a cupboard. Rifling through lots of other items will only create more mess. If you identify a home for everything, clutter is less likely to rebuild. You don’t want your efforts to have been in vain and find yourself hunting through a mass of clothing again in a few months’ time.
Freshen up the decor
Once you’ve sorted out your belongings, it’s time to breathe new life into your room. A simple lick of paint can make even the most unloved rooms look like new again. Dulux’s Colour of The Year is Tranquil Dawn – a pale, relaxing shade of green, perfect as a backdrop for wall art and either muted or more colourful furnishings. Add some fresh greenery or flowers too – spring is on its way! If you’re not green-fingered, succulents and cacti are still surfing the wave of popularity in 2020 and can really add character to your home. Rejuvenate your living space with light-scented candles and a new photo arrangement; accessories don’t need to cost the earth, but they do have a homely effect.
Maximise any space
Even though you’ve slimmed down your belongings, you might feel that your room is still struggling for space. Whatever the size of your room, integrated storage can help to create a streamlined look and free up the space. Clever storage options, such as built-in wardrobes, can fit into previously unused areas giving a bedroom or hallway a new look and improving the overall design. Individually designed cupboards fitted above the eyeline (but still reachable) look stylish, whilst adding extra handy storage space.
And, that’s where Hartleys come in. Whether you’re updating one room or your entire home, it can be useful to get some expert advice. We want to help you start your 2020 off in an organised fashion, so why not give us a call on 01756 700471? Alternatively, fill in our contact form or visit our Skipton showroom. We can’t wait to show you our ideas.