Clutter Cleanse Family Room
The gangs all here and all the clutter is under control, thanks to the rigorous editing of your homes quintessential shared space.
Ask Yourself….
How Do I Feel As I Look Around The Room?
Shared spaces are packed with furniture, heirlooms, technology, and more items that often invoke intense emotions. Scan your family room and note every time you feel a tinge of sadness, annoyance, or any other negative emotion. The areas and items that activate emotions need attention and first and likely offer great decluttering opportunities.
What Do We Actually Do Here?
Write down every activity that happens in your space. Identify the top three or four family activities by a group vote and declutter and encourage these. Consider relocating activities to other spaces (such as doing yoga in a bedroom) or focusing on portable solutions for activities enjoyed by just one person (a tote for a favorite crochet project rather than comprehensive crafts supply storage).
Do I really Need That Cabinet?
Many family rooms include once-useful armoires or media centers. Remove everything from yours and refill with only items you have used in the past month. Do you still need that big cabinet?
What’s The Latest?
Eliminate old electronics and systems. No need to keep multiple devices that do the same thing. Upgrade too universal remote if you haven’t already.
What Would I Do Without It?
As painful as it might be to imagine your world without your DVD collection, ask yourself what you would do if you didn’t have it right now? Stream Pretty In Pink? Borrow It? Watch something else? If you can live with any of these options, you can let go of the physical copy.
What Do We Need To Relax?
Each family member needs one comfy pillow and one blanket or throw. Period. Edit down and store these in cabinet or basket. Donate extras to your local animal shelter.
Books
Dedicate ones shelf or basket to unread books. Don’t add it to your collection until there is room for anew volume. If you pass over a book for more than one year, you’re unlikely to ever read it.
