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Organise your home – tips to help you declutter
Learn how to declutter your home
Organising and decluttering doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Whether you’re looking to make the most of a small space or simply want your belongings to look more intentional, these tips will help you get there. Remember, the key to effective decluttering is letting go of what you no longer love or use - donate, recycle, or sell to create room for what truly matters. Tailoring your solutions room by room, from entryway hooks to kitchen trays, ensures your home stays organised and stylish for the long term.
- Invest in attractive storage pieces
- Use the wall not the floor
- Group related items
- Prioritise everyday essentials
- Declutter regularly
- Customise your storage by space
1. Make storage both functional and beautiful
Choosing pieces that are as decorative as they are practical allows you to keep essentials close at hand while enhancing your home’s style. Think woven baskets for blankets in the living room and stylish trays to organise everyday items like keys and candles. Clear glass containers can turn dry goods into a kitchen feature, while lidded boxes keep visual clutter to a minimum. By selecting materials, colours and shapes that complement your interior, your storage solutions will blend seamlessly into your décor, becoming part of the design rather than something to hide away.
2. Wie Sie den Platz in kleinen Räumen optimal nutzen
Gerade in kleinen Wohnungen ist richtiges Aufräumen eine Frage des Raumgefühls. Nutzen Sie die Wand statt der Bodenfläche: Regalsysteme von oder modulare Lösungen wie Pythagoras von Maze schaffen zusätzlichen Stauraum, ohne einzuengen. So wirkt Ihr Zuhause nicht nur größer, sondern auch automatisch aufgeräumter – Ordnung und Stil gehen Hand in Hand.
3. Group related items
One of the quickest ways to create a sense of order in your home is to group similar items together. When books are stacked neatly in one corner rather than scattered around, plants gathered in a sunny window instead of dotted around and candlesticks arranged artfully on the coffee table, the entire room feels more cohesive. Grouping not only makes spaces look tidier it also creates focal points that can enhance your interior style. Try playing with height, colour, and texture within each group, stack books in varying sizes, mix plant pots in complementary materials and pair candlesticks of different shapes for a curated look. This small, intentional change will make your home feel more organised and thoughtfully styled.
4. Prioritise everyday essentials
Make life easier by keeping the things you use most often within easy reach. In the kitchen, this might mean storing spices near the stove, hanging your favourite pans on a wall rack, or keeping cooking utensils in a stylish jar by the hob. In other rooms, it could be a tray on the hallway console for keys and sunglasses, or a bedside basket for books and reading glasses. Prioritising accessibility not only streamlines your daily routines, but it also prevents unnecessary clutter from building up in high-traffic areas.
A home always feels more welcoming after a good declutter and that makes organisation a little easier.
5. Use a decluttering strategy that actually works
The most effective decluttering strategy is both decisive and guilt-free. Start by removing items you no longer love, use, or need and create space for the items that matter to you by donating, recycling or selling them. To avoid getting stuck in indecision try the “5-second rule”: give yourself just a few seconds to decide whether to keep or discard an item. This approach works especially well in low-emotion areas like kitchen drawers, bathroom cabinets, or the infamous junk drawer. By moving quickly and staying focused, you’ll make visible progress in less time and keep clutter from creeping back in.
6. Tailor storage solutions room by room
Every space in your home has its own purpose and its own storage challenges. By choosing solutions tailored to each room, you can keep clutter under control while making everyday life easier.
Hallway
- A side table for your mail, keys and bag, placed just inside the door.
- A hat rack with hooks to keep coats, jackets, and accessories neatly in place.
- A shoe shelf — sort your shoes by season so you only have out what you need for each time of year.
- An umbrella-stand so you can easily and conveniently find your umbrella when you need it.
Bedroom
- Smaller boxes or jars to keep your jewellery and other small items in.
- Abasket for decorative pillows and bedspreads. Simply toss them in at night for a quick tidy.
- Aclothes rackfor tomorrow’s outfit is ideal for saving time in the morning rush.
- Abedside table with storage allows you to keep essentials close but out of sight.
Children’s Room
- Hooks for bags, clothes or hang baskets that can be filled with frequently used toys.
- Decorative storage baskets for small toys, crafts, and art supplies.
- A storage bench for larger toys which also doubles as a cosy seating area.
- A small bookcase for favourite books and display-worthy toys or decorations.
Bathroom
- A stylish laundry basket is a must for keeping dirty clothing off the floor before wash day.
- A toothbrush holder that’s both hygienic and attractive.
- Small storage baskets or boxes for make-up, skincare, and hygiene products.
- A soap dish or tray for hand soap and lotion instantly elevates the look of your bathroom.
A stylish laundry basket makes it somewhat easier to organise the dirty laundry - here the Herman basket from Ferm Living.
The kitchen
- Storage jars for storing dry goods in a tidy, visually appealing way.
- Dish brush organiser to hold your and detergent, keeping them need and tidy.
- A tray for spices, oils, and vinegar to keep cooking essentials neat and within reach.
- Label makers, clear stackable bins, drawer dividers and wire baskets are all everyday essentials for keeping a clutter free and a streamlined kitchen.
Living room
- A newspaper or magazine rack will prevent piles of papers from spreading across the room.
- Storage basket for blankets and throws when they’re not in use.
- A tray on the coffee table allows you to arrange candles and other decorative items and it perfect for storing the remote control so it remains in one place instead of disappearing into the sofa.
More tips for stylish storage can be found in our large range of storage solutions.
Photography: Angeliqa Daldorph, Ferm Living, Muuto, Maze, Brabantia, Skagerak, House Doctor
