![]() How to declutter your bedroom-MIL’s step-by-step guideįirst things first, before you start decluttering make sure you’re in the right headspace to do so. If you’re struggling to let go, think about the bigger picture, reframe the process in your mind and focus on what you’re gaining from letting go of the clutter and finding it a new home. Take stockįirst have a wardrobe clearout. Celebrity stylist Ellis Ranson notes: "fashion changes quickly so I ensure my clients have a strong staple wardrobe to help them transition through the seasons without ever feeling overwhelmed." Your closet is a great place to start when it comes to de-cluttering, but it's important to remember that the most sustainable fashion items are the ones you already own. Look at everything you have as you go through, piece by piece. Instead of immediately purging, reconsider pieces and see if mixing up how you style them breathes in a new lease of life. Focus your attention on items in season at the time as they’ll be fresh in your mind and it’ll make it easier to find a home for any castoffs. These tips aren’t limited to your closet clear out, the same principles apply to everything from your bookshelves to your spice rack (although, sadly, the resale market for second-hand oregano isn’t as lucrative as it is for fashion). Work out how regularly you wear each item in your closet By really looking at and reviewing what you’re using and what you’re neglecting, you can refine your life and remove the unwanted clutter. It's important to be honest with yourself, but it's easy to convince yourself that you wear some items more often than you actually do. Turn all of the hooks on your hangers to face the same direction on the rail. Once you’ve worn a piece of clothing, turn its hanger in the opposite direction so you can keep track of what you’ve worn and what you’ve neglected-and work out which items could be sold or go to a new home. By noting what you wear regularly and what you perhaps don’t need, you’ll also be able to make smarter shopping decisions in the future for more sustainable living. Having a system not only helps you keep on top of your items, it also helps you to be more sustainable in the future. Professional organizer Emma Harrod is a firm believer in color coding: "creating blocks of color in your closet is both pleasing to the eye and functional. ![]() It’s important to organize space accordingly so you can find any item easily when you want it.
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