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If you’ve ever wished for more space at home, you’re not alone. One study revealed that a surprising 81% of Gen Z and Millennials said their homes needed more space. 


A tidy home doesn't just feel calmer, it reduces stress and saves you time finding things. It also makes cleaning quicker and easier. Decluttering is often confused with ruthless purging, but it's actually more about having small, sustainable systems that prevent clutter building up in the first place.


Set Simple Rules


There are lots of documented simple to follow rules that everyone in the household can follow. They include:


  • One in, One Out: When you buy something new, you find something old to throw out. This helps to stop possessions piling up and overflowing existing storage.
  • Don't Go Empty-handed: When you're moving from room to room and you spot something that’s out of place and belongs in the room you're going to, pick it up and take it with you.
  • The daily whip round: Every evening before bed take just five minutes to straighten cushions, remove random coffee cups from the living room and gather up any items that belong upstairs.


Don't try and set lots of rules all at once. Introduce just one that will be easy for everyone at home to get on board with.

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