Tips To A Tidy Space

Dawn’s Top Tips
to Keeping a Tidy Space

Organize for how you really live. While it would be nice to create an immaculate space where everything is always in its place, if you have children that probably isn’t a realistic expectation. Creating an organizational system is unique to each person. Consideration should be had for who is using the space making sure that the systems in place make sense for that person.

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Fridge, Freezer & Pantry.

Use clear containers to easily identify when something needs replaced.

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Kitchen Cabinet.

Store items that are rarely used on top shelves. Leave lower shelves open for things you use daily.

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Drawers.

Store clothing vertically so you can see everything you have.

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Closet.

Once or twice a year take everything out and store, donate or sell what isn’t being used.

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Under the Sink.

Use extra deep pull-out drawers to access hard-to-reach items.

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Art Supplies.

Store markers with the tip down to keep the marker from drying out.

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Kids Bedroom.

Create zones to reflect the mood you intend to create. Books and stuffed animals close to the bed to create a feeling of calm. Puzzles, toys and games away from the bed to stimulate intentional creativity. Bins and containers to organize school work and create a sense of structure.

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Benefits of Organization

There are several benefits from a well-organized space. Knowing the overall why behind organizing the space is one of the most important factors to achieving the goals that have been set. Keeping in mind the most common benefits will help when deciding which area to tackle first.

It saves you time.

Simply put if you know where something is stored it’s easier to locate.

It saves you money.

Using a system that allows for a certain number of spaces ensures that you only buy what you have space for.

It can provide you peace of mind.

Clear spaces make for clear minds. Organizing a physical space allows your mind to let go of stress and anxiety.

It can provide you with closure.

Knowingly and sometimes unknowingly we assign an emotional attachment to our things. We hold on to items longer than we should because we aren’t ready to let go. Organizing a space and properly dealing with those feelings can be freeing and provide room to live in the present.