Does Clutter Slow You Down?

Many people have the challenge of living in intimate (cough) spaces in Los Angeles, and clutter can be a problem. You may not be in need of Clutters Anonymous, but you may need some help organizing.

Tips to organize:

1. Do you need all the things that are in your space?
2. Do you have priorities to the things you have out? (Things you need more often than others... like the phone.)
3. Are you keeping something out because of nostalgia or because you need it? Nostalgia is great, store it and save it for your next bigger space.
4. Storage doesn't have to be bulky, ugly, or expensive. You have to be creative and find places in your place to store things. For example, you might consider a trunk or several storage bins to create a "coffee table" in your living room. Been to a consignment shop or estate sale for storage solutions? You might find a great gem - ONE, NOT 10.
   
5. Are you keeping things you haven't used in over a year? This includes clothes. Give them away - someone will need them.
6. Do you have a favorite space in your space? If you don't it's past time to make one. What elements do you need to love your space?
   

According to Sarah Aguirre, clutter only takes four boxes:

Trash

Give Away/Sell

Storage

Put away

If you aren't sure if you want to part with it, invite a good friend over and do your best! Getting your space to be your haven is paramount to enjoying your life.

Copyright 2010 Heather Corwin