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Managing Your New Space

Expert tips on keeping your home clutter-free.

Take note of how you function

A sofa shouldn't be a top concern if you're always out of the condominium. Focus on functional needs first, and once you've saved money, then invest on decorative items.

Try not to over-accumulate

In reality, you only use 20% of your own. The remaining 80 are mostly for reserve. Have one set of dishware and give the rest away. Focus on the vital few, and not the trivial many.

Have a place for all items in your home and keep them in categories

The toiletries should be together, much like the kitchen utensils should be in a single corner. Each object should have a home, or else they will pile up in places where they shouldn't be. Also, place things you always use in the most accessible areas.

When storing items, use clear containers

It will be easier to see what's inside the. Pick the drawer type of compartments so you won't have a hard time getting things from the bottom of the stack. Measure your space first before you visit hardware stores and buy affordable organizational products. Matching hangers, drawer dividers, and plastic bins are essentials. Hooks are also great to hang things on.

Before you purchase something, make sure you have a room for it at your home

Also, avoid buying in bulk, as it will only give you problems with storage. Quality over quantity works best for cramped spaces.

Be creative and own pieces with multiple functions

An ottoman can pass s a coffee table, magazine shelves can be tucked under the sofa, or a door could double as a message board. The possibilities are endless.

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