Declutter Your Home With Purpose

Dealing with the current circumstances is a challenging process, but if you are looking for a project to occupy you and your loved ones, decluttering your house is a fantastic idea.

As many of us are likely to spend a lot more time at home in the next few weeks, it will be helpful to create as much space as possible. If you have a few people in your house, you’ll all want space, but this isn’t always easy to achieve. Even if you have ample space at home, you might want to create a new look or make the property feel fresher.

At Ariston, we have worked closely with many landlords and tenants. We know the challenges tenants face in styling their rental property, and we have helped many landlords create a more welcoming and attractive rental property. This knowledge can be transferred to the current situation, and if you are looking to declutter your home with purpose, we can assist you.

Don’t throw away stuff you need

While you have to be ruthless when decluttering your home, it is better to focus on getting rid of the right items, as opposed to any items. There is no right or wrong answer when it comes to decluttering your house. After all, an item may not have much utility or purpose, but if it is highly sentimental, do you wish to part with it?

Finding a balance helps, and an excellent way to think about things is how will you view this item in a year, five years or even ten years. If you feel you are always going to love an item, it makes sense to retain it. If you are struggling to imagine yourself using it in a year, you need to question whether you need it now.

Some quick tips to consider when decluttering your home include:

• Review your home and create a list of steps you need to take
• Devise a plan of action that will help you work most efficiently
• Set yourself a deadline to finish specific tasks
• How to dispose of your items

Usually, you would have a lot of opportunities to dispose of items, but you may find your options are limited during the current climate. If there is stuff you don’t want to keep, and you don’t think there is any value in them, you can throw them out with your rubbish.

Others may benefit from items you no longer need

If there is anything of value, look to see if any of your local charity shops are still operating. Failing this, check in with local community groups on Facebook. Given the current circumstances, there will be many people and groups who will gladly receive a range of items, and it could be the case your belongings would make someone very happy, or help people get through the current climate.

Also, feel free to ask friends or family members if there is of anything of value to them. Be mindful of social-distancing guidance, but if you can pass items on, it may be of value to others.

We know these are challenging times, but if you have any questions about the local letting industry, please feel free to contact us. At Ariston, we aim to support the local community as best we can, and we look forward to assisting you in any way.