Have you ever spent an afternoon cleaning and scrubbing your house top to bottom only to Hide Clutter sit back and realize that it still looks messy? Not a very rewarding feeling, is it?
Well, maybe, just maybe, it’s not your cleaning style that’s at fault, but your home décor. In fact, in homes throughout the area, some very common design and decorating choices could be making your home look messier than it actually is. Here are 6 common ways homes appear to be cluttered, with some suggestions on what you can do about each one:
Paint
Paint can completely transform a room and make it feel bright and airy. But if it’s that ever popular shade of builder’s beige, it can make it look dull and dingy instead.
Furniture
Too many furniture pieces, or those too large for the space can make a room feel cramped and messy. If you don’t want to get rid of one such piece permanently, consider putting it in storage until you can make room for it.
Knick-Knacks
Don’t try to display every decorative piece you have. Group like items together on a bookshelf or mantle for a more cohesive look instead of scattering pieces around the room.
Cords
We live in a wired world, but that doesn’t mean all those cords and wires have to rule your home. Untangle the wires and use a cord organizer to keep them out of sight. Also, if you’re over-utilizing extension cords, you can help prevent electrical fires by adding more outlets.
Toys
Children and toys go together like peanut butter and jelly. But limiting the toys and keeping them confined to one or two areas of your home will make it look a lot neater.
Shelves and Bookcases
Stuffing shelves, bookcases, and glass-door cabinets to the brim makes them look cluttered. Employ the “less is more” approach when displaying dishes, keepsakes, collections, and books.
Other places you want to declutter include your water heater, furnace, plus your AC and furnace registers, vents, and baseboards. In some cases, there’s a risk of fire. Also, removing anything that’s obstructing airflow near or around registers, vents, and baseboard units will lighten the load on your air conditioning and heating systems Norhio Plumbing while reducing your utility costs at the same time.
