Susie's Top 10 Organizing Tips for Smaller Spaces
1. Keep it simple. You have smaller spaces so everything in those spaces needs to be intentional.
2. Ask to yourself these questions when deciding what is needed/wanted in your spaces:
“Do I have a Purpose or Plan for the item in my valuable storage spaces?”
“Is this item a duplicate of something I already have?”
“Do I want to maintain this item?”
(Maintain= move it, clean it, use it) (Stuff= responsibility)
“What is my goal or vision for my spaces?”
“Does this item give you HAPPY or positive feelings?
(Keeping items out of fear, guilt or due to “maybe I’ll need it syndrome” just adds to stress levels and uncertainty.
3. Use your vertical spaces in your cabinets, closets and on your wall spaces. Utilize tall shelving, helper shelves, wall racks, hooks, etc. Don’t forget the areas up high in garages and storage areas. Ceiling mounts, wall spaces, use of rafters, etc.
4. Use your under-utilized spaces such as, behind doors with over the door organizers, wall hooks, removable hooks and the under-bed spaces.
5. Pick pieces of furniture that have multiple uses. (Trunk for coffee table and storage, end tables with maximum storage, collapsible or removable sections/parts like dining tables to make a smaller footprint, nesting tables, sleeper couch, etc.) Pick furniture pieces that don’t overwhelm the room with their size.
6. Make zones in your home to make it easier to remember where items are located. Put items in their zones when done using them so you can easily retrieve them next time.
7. Have a Master Command Center to have an In/Out flow of all of your paperwork and important documents.
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8. Resist the urge to buy in bulk unless you are sharing with friends.
9. Organize your drawers, cabinets and cupboards using drawer organizers/containers to keep items separated and easy to retrieve.
10. Budget Friendly Options: Reuse & repurpose containers/bins to keep organizing products budget friendly! Also check out discount, thrift and dollar stores for bins/baskets/containers.
If you are needing expert help to tackle your smaller spaces, reach out to Susie to learn more!
Happy Organizing!
616-554-3175/ SOSOrganizeU@gmail.com
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