How to organise and declutter your home for the New Year

How to organise and declutter your home for the new year

Set a precedent for the new year by decluttering your home using tips from our experts. Decluttering is symbolic. It shows you are letting go of the past to make room for new possibilities. It can also act as a psychological reset, providing mental clarity and helping you enter the next chapter with optimism.

Follow this step-by-step guide to discover how to declutter your home effectively, and how to establish lasting order throughout 2026 and beyond.

Set clear decluttering goals

Being specific with your intentions will help you achieve your desired results, and this starts with setting clear goals. Clarifying the purpose of decluttering and keeping this front of mind will provide direction as you go, helping to break down a potentially daunting process.

Think SMART:

• Specific
• Measurable
• Achievable
• Relevant
• Time-bound

This can help transform vague ideas into tangible goals. For example, instead of saying you want to tidy the bedroom, have an exact aim for each area, such as clearing the bedroom floor and reducing your wardrobe by 20%. Splitting these goals into smaller tasks will make them feel more manageable. It will also help you track your progress and stay motivated during the process.

Sort through your belongings

The three-box method is our preferred way of sorting through belongings because it means everything is organised as you go – even the things you're throwing out. Create three piles: 'keep', 'donate/sell' and 'discard', and be strict about splitting your possessions between them, avoiding any items being considered as 'maybe'.

Your 'keep' pile could be further divided seasonally, helping you reorganise in a logical way. When not in use, seasonal items can be stored in stackable airtight boxes within cupboards and wardrobes or under beds, so they're out of the way. Vacuum bags are great for reducing the size of soft, bulky items like coats.

It's important to acknowledge that the process can be emotional, so accept any feelings that crop up as you declutter your home without judgment. With especially sentimental items, try to separate the memories from the objects by asking 'do I really need this?' for each one. If you answer 'no', it's probably time to part with it and find other ways of preserving special moments.     

Maximise storage with fitted furniture

Before you set out to declutter your home, take steps to maximise available storage. This will give you more options with how you reorganise your belongings while ensuring a seamless, clutter-free finish.

Traditional furniture such as chests of drawers can intrude on your room design and take up valuable floor space, so we recommend going with Hammonds fitted wardrobes. Made to measure the exact dimensions of your space with personalised storage, these pieces utilise every inch effectively while delivering a chic, contemporary look. Fitted furniture is especially beneficial in smaller homes where every nook and cranny counts.

Tackle one room at a time

When it comes to organising, focus on one room at a time. This will help ensure everything ends up in the right place and is stored in the most logical order. You can find special furniture and fittings specific to each room that will help you organise your belongings while maintaining your desired aesthetic.

In rooms where space is at a premium, multi-functional furniture is king, maximising storage opportunities while looking stylish. Multi-functional bedroom pieces include a divan bed frame with pull-out drawers and ottoman seating which is hollow inside. Awkward kitchen corners can be transformed by pull-out drawers which make the most of the available space and enable easy access to things kept at the back, while fitted shelving can transform awkward areas in living spaces that would otherwise be wasted, like alcoves and understairs cupboards.

Tips for staying organised

Worried that your efforts will ultimately be in vain? It can be challenging to stay tidy, especially if you have a busy lifestyle or share your home with others. Thankfully, we have several simple tips to help you stay organised after you declutter your home:

• Regularly review your home, giving each room a quick sort and tidy every few weeks
• Have a place for everything, and make sure it stays there when not in use
• Invest in transparent storage boxes so you can see what you have at a glance
• Use organisational tools like labels to make it easier to locate what you need in a hurry
• Place dividers in drawers to separate smaller items while keeping everything accessible

Speak to us for more tips on decluttering for the new year

We've covered the basics here. Want to declutter your home and revolutionise your home in the new year? Book a free design visit to get personalised tips on fitted furniture. Our experts will be happy to make recommendations based on your unique goals and needs, so you can start 2026 in style.