Living the Simple Life: How to Minimize Your Clutter and Maximize Your Space

Many people look at a smaller living space and think that there are a lot of limitations imposed. However, a more miniature home can offer up the opportunity to be inventive with design and get creative about your abode. Whether you live in small apartment now or are thinking of downsizing in the future, here are some great tips to declutter your home and make the most of your pint-sized pad. 

Invest In Multi-Functional Pieces to Hide Clutter

It may be nice to have a stylish bar cart or a hefty china cabinet for your space. However, there are certain kinds of home items that only serve one function. This is not necessarily useful with limited capacity. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, try purchasing items like a folding table tray that can serve as a coffee table; or a bookcase that can hold dishes, books and other household items. This will enable you to maximize the space you have and create a uniquely modern design aesthetic. 

Maintain An Organized Space

Every home has a little bit of clutter. Likewise, nothing will fill up a comfy space like having a lot of knick-knacks all over the place. Instead of making your home look smaller, ensure that you have vertical storage. You may also have closet space that can be effectively used for items that might often be left out. Moreover, an organized space will not only make for a cleaner, more effortless looking apartment, it will give the allusion that you've got a few more square feet than you actually do. 

Stick With Neutral Colors

Though it can be tempting to go with a bright color for an accent wall, this can actually work against your space and make it look a lot smaller. Instead of something vibrant and eye-catching, stick with a neutral palette and go for shades like white, light grey and light brown. These colors can naturally expand your space. You can still choose to accent with bright colors. However, you may want to leave them to your pillows or a vase so that they don't take over your space.  

It might seem like there are many limitations imposed with a smaller living space. But with so many people downsizing there are a variety of great design possibilities for a less sizeable home. If you are struggling with the simple tips to declutter your home, or if the thought of organizing your home is too daunting, you can also engage professional organizers to help. Finally, if you're currently staging your home and are planning to put it on the market, you may want to contact one of our local real estate professionals for more information.

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