{"id":1180,"date":"2015-12-11T12:46:14","date_gmt":"2015-12-11T17:46:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/?p=1180"},"modified":"2018-10-26T11:27:23","modified_gmt":"2018-10-26T15:27:23","slug":"how-to-reduce-clutter-with-better-storage-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/how-to-reduce-clutter-with-better-storage-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Reduce Clutter With Better Storage Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Clutter creeps up and tries to take over a home every time you bring something into the house.<\/p>\n<p>Even the daily mail can pile up causing feelings of stress.<\/p>\n<h3>Declutter regularly<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s no surprise then that many people now regularly <strong>declutter<\/strong> their space. It helps you gain\u00a0control and achieve peace of mind. There are even books written to help with this process.<\/p>\n<p><em>The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up<\/em> by Marie Kondo, is a quick read and offers some quirky and practical ways to keep a home tidy. There are even websites dedicated to maintaining a\u00a0clutter-free lifestyle, like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theminimalists.com\">The Minimalists<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1078 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/life-changing-magic-of-tidying-up.jpg\" alt=\"The Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/life-changing-magic-of-tidying-up.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/life-changing-magic-of-tidying-up-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/life-changing-magic-of-tidying-up-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/life-changing-magic-of-tidying-up-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/640;\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Decluttering is just part of the answer<\/h3>\n<p>But while giving away clothes, electronics and other old or unused items is necessary now and then, you may still be cramming the items that are left on top of each other.<\/p>\n<p>You\u00a0might even avoid opening the closet altogether just so you don&#8217;t have to see the chaos.<\/p>\n<h3>What\u2019s under the clutter?<\/h3>\n<p>If you took everything out of your closet what\u2019s left?\u00a0Typical closets feature a top shelf, hanging rack and some floor space.<\/p>\n<p>Having only one shelf means\u00a0you&#8217;re often forced to stack items on top of each other. This makes it very difficult for you to find and access\u00a0clothes, cleaning supplies or any other belongings.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a better way to keep items separate and easy to access.<\/p>\n<h3>Be smart about\u00a0your storage<\/h3>\n<p>What is smarter storage? At Organized Interiors the answer is customization. Smarter storage solutions help you maintain an organized\u00a0home without forcing you to give up all of your belongings.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1193 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/organized-closet-with-shelves-drawers.jpg\" alt=\"Organized closet with shelves and drawers to organize everything!\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/organized-closet-with-shelves-drawers.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/organized-closet-with-shelves-drawers-300x200.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/427;\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>From chaos to order<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/custom-closets\/\">Custom\u00a0closets<\/a>, are designed to meet your unique needs. You can have drawers, multiple\u00a0shelves, cabinets and pullout racks to separate items and make all of your stuff accessible.<\/p>\n<p>With a specific spot for belongings, you&#8217;re less likely to let these items take over your home and\u00a0cause a mess.<\/p>\n<p>Living with less is a good strategy to follow, but cutting clutter doesn\u2019t mean you have to live with\u00a0nothing. To keep a clean, stress-free home, use storage solutions designed to keep your stuff\u00a0organized.<\/p>\n<h3>Personalized storage solutions are the answer<\/h3>\n<p>For further inspiration,\u00a0download Organized Interiors\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/idea-book\/\">Idea Book<\/a>. You can also schedule a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/consultation\/\">free in-home consultation<\/a>\u00a0with one of our talented designers.<\/p>\n<h3>See also:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/5-ways-can-eliminate-clutter-good\/\">5 Ways You Can Eliminate Clutter For Good<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/combat-darker-days-organization\/\">How To Combat The Darker Days With Organization<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/organized-home-can-help-reduce-stress\/\">An Organized Home Can Help Reduce Stress<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Clutter creeps up and tries to take over a home every time you bring something into the house. Even the daily mail can pile up causing feelings of stress. Declutter regularly It\u2019s no surprise then that many people now regularly declutter their space. It helps you gain\u00a0control and achieve peace of mind. 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