How to declutter and keep your home tidy

We've all experienced how quickly order can fall apart at home. A busy week at work can be all it takes for the surfaces to become a dumping ground. If you're living with children, tidy rooms might seem like an impossible dream at times.

That's why we've put together a simple, easy-to-follow guide to help you declutter your home –and, just as importantly, keep it tidy in the long run. Explore our expert tips for tidying your home successfully and discover the decluttering storage solutions that can help keep it that way.

Approaching the task

Tackling your entire home at once can quickly become overwhelming, and it's easy to give up or put it off entirely. Instead, try a more methodical approach by decluttering one room at a time. This makes the task feel more manageable and allows you to see progress quickly.

With the room-by-room method, the satisfaction of completing one area is great motivation for taking on the next!

You can choose whether to start with the messiest room or in the tidiest spaces and work your way around. If you want to quickly establish a sense of order, choose the room that's occupied the most, like the living room, so that you have a calm oasis to return to during the process.

Deciding what to keep

To declutter your home effectively, you must be ruthless when it comes to deciding what to keep. Many of us have old, useless or even broken items taking up valuable space in the home, some of which hold only a small bit of sentimental value.

It's important to recognise the true worth of these items and remember that the memories will stay with you, even if the object doesn't. This mindset can help you distinguish between meaningful possessions and things that have simply become clutter.

To keep the process quick and efficient, ask yourself key questions as you sort through your belongings. The Marie Kondo classic is "does it bring me joy?". Other helpful questions include "have I used this in the last year?" and "do I have any need for it?".

Create clear piles to ensure there's no confusion as you're going through: one for things to keep, one for donations and one for items to be recycled or thrown away.

Implementing decluttering storage solutions

Once you've finished decluttering, it's best to put tidy home solutions in place straight away. Knowing exactly what you want to keep in each room makes it much easier to choose the right storage for your belongings.

Think about both the amount and the type of items you're storing – for example, children's soft toys work best in large, easy-to-reach containers, while clothes and linens can be neatly folded into drawers.

Want the best decluttering solutions for the home? The Hammonds fitted living furniture range can be customised to suit your space and storage needs perfectly, making it easier to keep surfaces clear and clutter-free. Investing in made-to-measure wardrobes and shelving means your storage is exactly the right dimensions for what you need.

There are even solutions for awkward spaces, like alcoves, so no space is wasted. The result is storage that blends seamlessly into your rooms, keeping them feeling open, airy and organised. With the storage solutions for decluttering, maintaining a tidy home can be effortless – we promise!

Establishing good habits

There's nothing more frustrating than seeing clutter creep back in just weeks after a big clear-out. The key to keeping your home tidy is building simple, sustainable habits that help you stay on top of things.

One easy approach is setting aside a few minutes each day for a quick tidy, whether that's in the morning or evening. A five-minute sweep of each room is often enough to keep surfaces clear and mess under control.

You can also get any kids involved, setting up systems and rewarding good habits like putting their toothbrush in the holder after use and putting away toys after playtime. And when you're shopping, take a moment to check what you already own. Stick to a one-in, one-out rule to help prevent clutter from building up again.

Organise a bespoke design visit

Ready to implement decluttering storage solutions that mean your tidying efforts last? Book a free design visit with our experts and take the next step with confidence.

You can discuss your ideas and get their recommendations for each room, and together create a calming, clutter-free oasis that you'll love coming home to.