While many of us think of Christmas as the most wonderful time of the year, the festive season often brings with it a deluge of clutter. From gifts and decorations to the extra items needed to accommodate visiting friends and relatives, Christmas clutter is very common.
Improper use of storage in living areas and bedrooms can create a hectic atmosphere that takes away from the positive spirit of the season. Therefore, nailing your Christmas organisation is key to ensuring that December can be enjoyed to the fullest.
Christmas organisation
We’re all familiar with the saying ‘tidy house, tidy mind’ and this ethos certainly rings true at Christmas when household clutter is at its highest.
Whether there’s a chaotic gift-wrapping station set up in the living room or an abundance of presents hidden in your fitted bedroom, it’s inevitable that the weeks leading up to Christmas result in more clutter than usual in the home.
Recent research reveals that almost 50% of us feel stressed about the amount of clutter in our home, while over 20% feel actively upset or annoyed by the mess.
So, it’s no surprise that decluttering your home and clearing out excess décor, furniture and old belongings can significantly improve your sleep, reduce stress and clear the mind to make sure you have the mental space to enjoy the festivities.
But how best to declutter ahead of Christmas?
Christmas storage tips and tricks
In order to maximise space in both small and large homes in time for Christmas, we’ve put together a definitive list of tips and tricks to help you achieve a calm and beautiful interior for the festive period.
Rearrange your furniture
Rearranging your furniture to create the best fit for your Christmas décor – including your tree – is a simple way to attain a smart and organised look in the home before the big day comes around.
Push your furniture closer together to optimise the space around it, or invest in fitted furniture that sits flush to the wall and frees up more floor space.
Don’t be afraid to get creative with your rearranging, moving portable pieces of furniture into other rooms and placing non-essential items into storage to make room for the presents and decorations!
Downsize your décor
No, we’re definitely not suggesting getting rid of your Christmas decorations! But, if you’re really struggling for space, perhaps think about exchanging your full-size Christmas tree for a smaller one – you could even pick one that fits snugly on a tabletop.
You could also swap any decorations that take up floor space for hanging baubles, handmade garlands that swirl around your banisters or stained-glass-effect decorations that stick to your windows.
Be ruthless when it comes to clear-outs!
It’s essential have a clear out of all your clothing and possessions before December. Take a single drawer, cupboard or wardrobe at a time and identify any items that no longer serve you or haven’t been used within the year. These things should be donated to your local charity shop, recycled or sold on for someone else to enjoy.
This is a great way to make space for any new gifts you’re given during the Christmas period. It also frees up enough space that you can create an organisational system going forward so you’re able to tackle Christmas clutter quickly and easily.
Invest in innovative storage
Choose storage solutions that blend seamlessly into your interior scheme and offer extra functionality. Large fitted wardrobes with intelligent interior designs are perfect for maximising storage.
Our sliding door and hinged wardrobe are available in a range of stylish designs and colourways, ideal for enhancing your home interiors. All of our fitted furniture is created bespoke to your room measurements, meaning no floor space is lost – you can also specify the interior layout of your wardrobe to ensure it fits your organisational requirements.
Creating a clutter-free, tranquil space ahead of the festive season couldn’t be easier with our Christmas organisation tips!
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