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Keep Organizing Systems Simple
Another habit of those who live in an organized home, is that they work to keep things simple. Dare we say, Elegant + Simple *wink*.
This means they’re not merely committed to “getting it done” so it looks good. They want it to be functional, purposeful, + for their organizing systems to be relied upon as long as they do the work to maintain them.
This doesn’t look like rushing to stuff things in a drawer or running out to buy containers and bins so it presents beautifully for a moment in time. As a luxury interior design + professional organizing firm, we love when our homes look good, but function precedes aesthetics. In other words, having a place for everything and keeping only what you need is integral.
And it’s integral because, at its core — simple organizing systems avoid cluttering your space with unnecessary items or too much stuff which in turn makes it difficult to find what you need — when you need it.
But keeping organizing systems simple is paramount for another reason as well.
Simplifying how your home is organized, pulled-together, tidied, and decluttered makes it easier for everyone in your home to maintain it. This reduces stress, minimizes clutter and promotes a sense of calm in your home. And you do this by finding practicality in the organizing systems you create.
Practicality is different for everyone but when you dig into how you + your family use the space, the organizing systems begin to unveil themselves.
Create And Use Storage Solutions Effectively
So, we’ve talked about how important organizing systems that are simple can actually be.
Another habit of people with an organized home is, we’ve created storage solutions that are effective.
Now, you might say — well, isn’t any closet system or storage solution effective? Sadly, my friend the answer is no.
Storage solutions aren’t created equal. Sometimes an entire storage system or custom closet is needed because what you have isn’t functional (we discover this in our assessment phase) + other times it’s as simple as embellishing + adding onto what you do have.
In either case, this habit is not merely the creation of storage solutions but the utilization of the closets, shelves, or storage. If you’re not using the storage solutions though, then it’s really not an effective setup now is it?
And storage containers, bins, drawer liners, labels, new shelves, and other organizational tools can be helpful to ensure things are not only accessible to be used but also put back in the right place.