Decluttering Tips for a Fresh Start in Your New Home
Posted on February 2nd, 2024Finding your dream home is exciting and marks the start of a new chapter in your life. However, there is a lot to think about and organise – whether you’re a first-time buyer or an experienced homeowner, there’s a lot to move into your forever home and a lot to leave behind. At Seddon Homes, we want the moving experience to be as enjoyable and stress-free as possible, so we’ve carefully curated our home designs with this in mind, integrating elements such as storage cupboards and built-in cabinetry where we see fitting. Marie Kondo has a tried and tested technique for decluttering and tidying up – a method that can be customised to suit you – so, in this blog, we explore some top decluttering tips for a fresh start in your new home.
Start as soon as possible
Starting the decluttering journey well in advance is a key step to ensure a smooth and stress-free transition into your dream property. An early start provides the opportunity to identify any essentials you might be missing, especially as first-time buyers, and it allows you to discover items you may not have realised you own.
It is important to recognise that while the decluttering process takes time, it comes with several benefits: in addition to minimising stress, it can reduce moving costs for things you don’t want anymore. Starting the process early gives you a chance to make thoughtful decisions about the objects you’re bringing into your perfect Seddon Homes property, paving the way for a more organised, cost-effective and enjoyable moving experience.
Visualise your dream home
Marie Kondo advises that once you have found your forever home, it’s good to visualise your life in it – what furniture do you see? What colours have you painted on the walls? How will you make use of our handy storage cupboards? The purpose of this technique is to identify what ‘sparks joy’ and help streamline decision-making, narrowing down which items you want to bring into your new Seddon Homes abode.
However, knowing how much space you have to work with is crucial. While visualising your dream space is essential, the practicality of fitting this dream into the property is equally important. This will help create a space that aligns with your vision, tailored to your lifestyle. Whether you’re looking to downsize or space for your family to grow, consider:
- Measurements
- Essential furniture
- Multi-functional solutions
At Seddon Homes, we understand the importance of visualising your dream home and that you’ll want to bring as many of your belongings as possible with you. You’ll be pleased to know that the majority of our stunning new build homes feature useful storage cupboards, and our kitchens are equipped with plenty of drawers and cabinetry as standard, giving you plenty of room to turn your dream property into your forever Seddon Homes home. What’s more, a number of our perfect properties feature a dressing room adjoining the master bedroom – the epitome of luxury at its finest. Otherwise, why not use a spare room? Take a look at two of the stunning properties that feature a dressing room:
Declutter by category
In contrast to the conventional approach of decluttering room by room, the KonMari method advocates for decluttering by category. This method provides a structured order and is deemed to be the most efficient way to complete the task. When decluttering room by room there is a risk of duplicating your efforts, essentially repeating the same work.
The suggested order encourages beginning with the ‘easier’ items and gradually progressing to more challenging, sentimental items. Starting with simple tasks provides a sense of accomplishment, making it more likely that you’ll tackle time-consuming and emotionally charged items later:
- Clothes
- Books
- Papers
- Miscellaneous items
- Sentimental items
While decluttering by category, it’s good to pack each item into sub-categories rather than mixing them. For example, you might split your clothes into summer and winter subcategories. This will streamline the decluttering process, and make the move into your dream abode much smoother. Whether you’ve decluttered by a little or a lot, there should be plenty of space in the dressing room, spare room or useful storage cupboards of your new Seddon Homes abode for you to easily get organised. However, if you’re moving into one of our fabulous four or five bedrooms, you can leave your existing robes behind, as we’ll include these in your master bedroom in some of these stunning properties*.
Mindful decision making
The KonMari Method emphasises the importance of mindful decision-making. This involves only keeping items you love – things that ‘spark joy’. By doing this, you’re actively choosing to surround yourself with items that make you happy rather than what to discard.
The method strongly advises against keeping items just in case they might be needed in the future. Similarly, holding onto something because it is ‘sentimental’ requires thoughtful consideration. It’s important to ask yourself what the item means to you – does it bring joy, or has it simply become a fixture because you have had it for a long time?
Involve the whole family
The next of our decluttering tips for a fresh start in your new Seddon Homes property is to get the whole family involved. Decluttering and getting organised for the move isn’t a task meant to be tackled alone. It is highly recommended that each family member declutters their own space and belongings. This collaborative effort lightens the load and fosters a sense of shared responsibility, ensuring everyone’s preferences are considered. You could set aside a dedicated ‘Family Decluttering Day’ to make the process more enjoyable and efficient, setting a positive, excited tone for the transition into your home.
Move into your forever Seddon Homes home
At Seddon Homes, we want to ensure that the journey to your forever Seddon Homes abode is as seamless as possible. So, now you’ve discovered some of our top decluttering tips for a fresh start in your new home, it’s time to explore our stunning properties and developments. First-time buyer or seasoned homeowner, if you’d like more information, we’d love to hear from you. Simply get in touch by filling out our online enquiry form, and one of our friendly Sales Advisors will be happy to help.
*Only included in some 4 and 5-bedroom homes. Please speak to your Sales Advisor for more information.
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