Decluttering is a continuous process for me. Is my place ever going to be clutter-free? Probably not. But definitely more manageable. And that is important to me.
One of the best things I did recently was put the toaster in a cabinet and pull it out when we need it. Had to simply declutter and reorganize that one space. Makes such a difference! Really enjoy your content!
Our toaster is used several times a day. Several people use it at different times. I just keep a pretty cover on it. We have such a tiny kitchen---not enough counter or cabinet space.
I'm a visual person. If I put a toaster in a cabinet or tools in a cabinet it would be like I didnt have them to use. I have taken doors off put shelves in and moved my toaster oven up on a shelf, knife block too, but my tools and instant pot stay on the counter.
I have ADHD and if I don’t see it it doesn’t exist. No doors on cabinets everything is in clear containers. But I got it streamlined and got rid of SO MUCH STUFF. I’M much happier now and more functional. Clutter attracts more clutter. Love people use things. Also my cats have learned to put their toys in the basket. Fresh flowers are my best decor ( they smell good too). I love my poetry magnets too lol. A tip. My house burned down. I don’t miss anything
I have never put anything on my fridge - it's not a bulletin board, and I don't want the visual clutter it would create. Don't believe it's clutter? Check out any HGTV program - there is NEVER anything posted on the fridge (or the dishwasher). BTW, I put a bulletin board in my laundry room/mudroom for the kids' artwork. One week max to display something and then it gets mailed to one of the grandparents or aunts as a "gift".
I was raised in a family with two disabled parents. My mom is completely blind, so we had a house where clutter was the enemy. My mom had to be able to cook, clean, get around the house…etc, so we didn’t keep things out, and our house was organized because of necessity…a blind woman can’t go looking for something out of place. Then fifteen years ago, I married my husband. He loves having his stuff on the counters. Our house isn’t nasty, but we definitely have items on the counter that I wish I could shove into a cupboard.😬😂
Totally agree with all points. Particularly the coffee table and home decor. Have no coffee table myself, the living room is so spacious now. Little decor or I leave most walls empty. Looks great.
I’m not really messy. And I’ve been reducing my decor. I’ve been decluttering my cabinets and closets. Omg! It’s stressful to think about the dishes and decor in there. So I’ve decided to give it away. I have bins in the garage too. I’m letting go of furniture too on Market place. But my husband won’t let me get rid of a round kitchen table in my living room. I hate it!!! I don’t need a second table. Doesn’t even have chairs. How do I get him to let it go? It’s a nice market tree table from Widdicomb furniture. He worked there 43 years ago. Not my style. In the way. I honestly hate it. I’ve tried everything to try and make it look good. I put 2 extra chairs by it. My husband puts his daily crap on it. Like his glasses, wallet and head phones a camera. It’s just a huge catch all. I need help with this one. What can I do to convince him it’s gotta go. Also, I have a console table one foot away from it. HELP!!
What about setting the table as if you are getting ready to have a fancy dinner, even if you never plan to eat at it? I’m talking tablecloth, placemats, plates, etc. if it’s set, maybe your husband won’t put his crap on it. You’d still have to change it up regularly to keep it looking fresh enough that he wouldn’t put things on it, but I’d say it would be worth it. Another option is to tell your husband about a problem you’re having being able to maneuver in that space - getting access to things in the console table, dusting the console table, etc. Ask him if he has any ideas on what you can do.
One of my new favorite channels! All my closet bins match! I'm at the advance stages of decluttering; still working on paper, photos, and old family "heirlooms", high school memories and wedding box. I'd love to see a video on bathroom clutter and your beauty products 😍
Love your channel. I've been decluttering for awhile now but it is a very week go thru around here. I have a cabinet I love and one shelf is decor I like to change out here and there but no more. I'm gonna work on the kitchen again this weekend I feel that is an area the needs help. I'm listening things on line next week If it doesn't sell I'll be donating.
How about buying a picture frame for kids work. One each for their latest piece. Super special to refill it every week. Properly displayed on the wall. Better than the fridge . X
And take a picture of the previous ones and upload to a digital picture frame and put on slideshow mode or to computer. My son-in-law has a slide show on the tv screen that shows pictures of my grandchildren through the years. I love it!
I always do massive decluttering when long school holiday, yet endless clutter piled up again, not to mention the doubt keep or toss it while sorting the "later decluttering boxes" until i saw your vids, explaining everything i need to know and how to start and do it, autosubs instantly!, thank you thank you thank you thank you...you really know to press the button doing decluttering is fun on us, again...thank you!! (Doing your ways since sunday and keep going room to room, i can do it i can do it...)
I would say coffee pot, toaster, things you use daily should be left out. That is definitely want you want in prime real estate! Even when you put your house on the market...the things you us daily can be left out 😊
We don’t have a coffee table or side table in our living room. I do not eat or drink on the couch so I didn’t see the need for them. And they were always surfaces that I constantly dusted. Now my husband on the other hand cannot stand it. He loves to snack and drink on the couch.
Hi Katy i just so absolutely love all of your beautiful videos so very very much you are such the greatest most sweet beautiful gorgeous woman ever in the whole wide world i love you Katy.
I have a coffee table but as empty nesters, no one sits on Couch, so a small wooDEn tray with the tv remote is the only thing on my Coffee table at all times.
Put a hook on the inside of your closet door and hang them there. They are not with the clean clothes but they aren't banished to the hamper yet either.
So thankful I came across your page! I am gonna share this with my boyfriend. . I had no idea what I was in for . What time is it to my boyfriends house and he has 62 years worth of bad habits and clutter, tools in the kitchen drawer, socks in the bathroom sink and his gym clothing instead of putting them away keeps them out! clutter just messing up my thank you! Trust Me when I say I feel as if I’m in a store, sale rack. How would you suggest approaching somebody is a stuck in their ways I haven’t even talk the way he likes to get
When you say you had no idea what you were in for, I imagine you’re saying you moved in with him only to find out about his messy habits. If that’s the case, you’re in a tough position. Cass the ClutterBug has great tips about how a person’s organizing needs vary based on whether they need visual systems and how much patience they have for either putting things away or finding things. It sounds like your boyfriend needs hooks rather than closed storage, but he also just sounds lazy or disrespectful.
I found your channel tonight!!Clutter has been a constant struggle for me … forever. I always seem to be organizing my stuff… and in my defense I think I do a pretty good job!! But some of your ideas were game changers. In fact. I had to pause your video for a bathroom break and on my way back …. I pulled magnets , dry erase board and pics off the fridge. That no one uses. Thank you. It’s the little things for sure!! Huge improvement!!
Great video that I really needed. I have far too many things and desperately trying to declutter by donating to shelters. Severe health issues have sabotaged my efforts, but I am determined to improve my living space.
I am a person who has zero tolerance with clutters. Watching your video now makes me think your background looks a bit overflowing, I guess it’s because of many lines. Your mirror has lines, chairs have lines, and lights above your kitchen table, those lines are mixed with your curtains prints patterns… I must be crazy…
This was my first time seeing this channel. I was surprised also to see how much stuff is in the corner of the dining room and and all of the lines like you shared.
“..how much stuff is in the corner of the dining room” - are you talking about the hutch with a vase and frame? Wow massive clutter 🙄😂 it’s very obviously tidied and clean. Why must you try so hard to find something to complain about when it doesn’t even affect you? Honestly.
@@Isabella66Gracen Maybe, but I don’t really have repetitive behaviors (compulsions). Honestly,when I said I must be crazy , I was actually suggesting her that her background is quite messy because of many lines, sometimes people don’t understand why they’re house are clean and tidy, but still looks messy. I should have said she did a good job but be aware of lines and patterns that make visual clutters.
