Decluttering for a Fresh Fall Look

A clean, organized apartment exudes a sense of space and style, while clutter and disorganization can drastically affect the atmosphere in your living spaces. Although spring cleaning has long since passed, it’s always the right time of year for a little decluttering. Even if you don’t have time to tackle a big project, taking just five minutes each day to address one small space at a time can yield impressive results that will give your San Antonio apartment a fresh look and feel for fall.

In the Kitchen

As one of the most central and oft-used rooms in a home, the kitchen can quickly become cluttered with everyday items. Focusing on this space first will make cooking more convenient and create a more comfortable space in which to eat, work, and relax. Removing clutter from your counters is easy—limit the number of gadgets and containers you leave out to just a few, and store the remainder behind closed cabinet doors to make this space feel more open. Collecting notes and mail using a cork board or magnetic board reduces clutter on your table and counters as well, leaving this space for its intended purpose of cooking, eating, or working. If you like to keep cookbooks or other reading materials in the kitchen, consider using a bookshelf or wall-mounted shelving to keep volumes safe from accidental spills and splashes while showing them off in an attractive way.

In the Entryway

Entryways are also prone to clutter, especially as the weather grows cooler. Setting up a small table near your door provides a horizontal surface on which to place items as you enter, such as keys, mail, your phone, and other objects. You can keep items off the floor to reduce clutter and minimize tripping hazards by hanging shelves or hooks near your door for purses, scarves, pet leashes, and other items. Baskets and jars work perfectly in this area to contain small loose objects you may need on your way out the door, such as hair ties, pens, and even electronics chargers or mail keys. The more organized you keep your entryway, the less likely you’ll be to forget important items when preparing to leave.

In the Bathroom

Like kitchens, bathrooms tend to accumulate clutter on countertops. Creating a system of jars, baskets, or boxes can help you minimize clutter by providing receptacles for your toiletries and everyday necessities. Using your available cabinet space and taking advantage of closets for linen storage will also help to keep your bathroom feeling clean and open. Hooks and over-the-door organizes work well in this space to keep items off the floor and maximize the amount of room available for movement. Consider storing only the cleaning supplies you need for the bathroom in this space, and keep other supplies elsewhere to ensure you have enough room in your cabinets for grooming items as well.

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