REMOVE items that don’t help you do laundry + become physical obstacles for the task / KEEP laundry essentials in quick reach to speed up the process / FOLD laundry standing up to make it go faster OR sit in a space with low distractions + good music! / PLACE lesser used items in this space in a less convenient spot if needed
REMOVE non-essential items from all countertops as much as possible for more workspace / KEEP kitchen utensils + tools close to where you use them / TUCK AWAY items you don’t need out all the time / PLACE your most used items in spots easy to see, easy to reach + easy to access in drawers/cabinets/shelve / DON’T obsess over rules, put thing where you use them
REMOVE items that are expired or you aren’t going to eat / KEEP food in categories/zones based on how you like to eat / CORRAL groups of items in bins that are easy to grab + see in so things aren’t hidden / PLACE items that you grab the most front + center or eye level, convenient to all in the home using them / CREATE a pantry anywhere that’s helpful to you to access
REMOVE items that don’t support the vibe + energy you want in the room / CREATE zones for activities you want to do in the space like games, reading + resting / LAYER in items to support each zone + make it enjoyable to be in / KEEP a balance of permanent vs. moveable pieces to allow for flexibility/change in the room as needed.
REMOVE items that don’t support rest throughout the space / KEEP only a few essentials on nightstands / PUT AWAY laundry + dirty clothes at night to reset the space whenever possible / AVOID furniture that reinforces bad habits like collecting clothing, too many nick nacks or dust collectors / CREATE light control options with lamps + curtains to manage light to support your daily rhythms of awake + rest
REMOVE non-essential items out on counters + keep them as clear as possible / KEEP essentials (must-haves to function each day) easy to reach if tucked away close by / AVOID packing too much in drawers + cabinets to make it easier to find what you need / STORE a realistic amount of backstock of toiletries, medicines, etc. for the space you have to avoid waste OR store elsewhere is space is limited (me!)
Kristin’s Professional Credentials + Background
I’m a Registered Interior Designer (NCIDQ Certified) in the state of Texas, with formal training in architecture + environmental design. About | Linkedin
Translation: I understand space + home environments. I understand what makes them work + what sends us on the struggle bus. I have just shy of 20 years combined experience in architectural + interior design, residential interiors, decluttering, organizing + practical minimal living strategies to help you thrive in + love your home.
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(that’s me + my husband last year on my 40th b-day!)