Welcome to week 5 of my 52 Things in 52 Weeks Declutter Challenge. If you haven’t signed up yet, join me today and remove all those things in your home you no longer need or use.
Decluttering your home is so satisfying. Not only does it make you feel good, but it also makes your home look good. There is a huge sense of satisfaction that you get from purging old, unused and unnecessary items from your home. Don’t hold on to things for another five years, get rid of them now and you will start to feel so much lighter, both spiritually and mentally. The best rule of thumb to follow is that you should purge something if you haven’t needed or remembered it for over a year.
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Decluttering Task #5
Entryway
When you walk through the front door, it’s so much nicer to walk into a tidy, welcoming area. Decluttering a busy entryway will give your entire home a refreshing change of atmosphere. I have done just that with my entrance and hallway. It’s light, my lines are clean and my decor is fresh. This is where I keep my box of essential oils.
Many people ask me where I got this hall table from. I got it a few years ago from Aldi.
TODAY’S TASK: DECLUTTER YOUR FRONT AND INSIDE ENTRYWAY AND PURGE ANYTHING THAT’S CLUTTERING THESE AREAS UP BY FOLLOWING THESE SIMPLE STEPS:
Note: My definition of purge – sell, donate, repurpose or throw away items as you see fit!!
- Step back and take a good look at the clutter around your indoor and outdoor entrances
- Work out what is necessary and what can be purged
- Purge the unrequired items like old shoes, broken pots, and any other clutter
- Consider painting and decorating the walls and doors for a freshen up
- Enhance the areas with fresh, clean cut furniture and decor
DECLUTTERING YOUR FRONT DOOR ENTRYWAY
The front door entryway is the first pivotal point of your home. It is the first area your guests will notice when they visit, so it’s important for it to look nice and welcoming, yet uncluttered. Don’t leave your shoes and other items out the front, because they clutter up your whole entrance, and it becomes an unwelcoming atmosphere for anyone who visits. Try a couple of pot plants on either side of your entry instead of unnecessary clutter. You could even brighten up your door with a fresh coat of paint as I did with mine. Read here to see how you can set up a shoe area in the garage to avoid shoe clutter.
READ MORE: How I painted my front door yellow with minimal effort
