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We know it’s not easy maintaining flawlessly tidy homes. Even the experts don’t have the perfect formula for fixing every mess in the middle of busy days and life changes, but there are basic practices we can apply to our homes that can make it easier. What we should keep in mind is that organizing is key to loving and enjoying not only our living spaces but also our way of life.
When it comes to keeping a tidy home, we’ve found some items from IKEA to help you say hello to harmony and goodbye to your mess.
A place for everything
Clutter can quickly build up in our everyday lives. There’s the free keychain you got at the store, the instruction manual of your new gadget, or your daughter’s old crayons. Even little things you haven’t gotten around to sorting but have taken up residence in your jacket pocket. Eventually, you have to get around to organizing and storing all these because you are pretty sure you will need them again.
Give yourself ten minutes every day to sort your bric-a-brac and stop the beginning of an avoidable mess. With small consistent clean ups, you keep clutter from overwhelming your life. The key is to balance function and sentimental value. Knowing when to love or lose can help keep clutter to a minimum.
When it comes to household goods, storing like items together always makes sense. When you’ve got everything sorted and grouped into categories, get some transparent storage that can keep them accessible and easy to find.
Having boxes or bins to sort out both the big and little parts of your life is a must. DRONA fabric boxes from IKEA are perfect for storing the jumble of clutter you’ve decided to love. These even fit perfectly in the KALLAX shelves to give even more order to your spaces.
The SAMLA clear plastic boxes show you where everything is while keeping them dust-free. With an orderly living space, you’ll have more time to do the things that are important to you.
Kid-friendly storage
Get your kids involved in organizing their own things. Starting them young makes it easier to instill the value of tidying up. Set an example by showing them your own storage tricks then give them their own.
Make sure they can easily reach and handle the bins to hold their toys, books, or study materials, and teach them how to sort these out separately. The TROFAST child-friendly storage bins are sturdy, spacious, and colorful to help children appreciate the wonders of having an orderly room.
Extra closet compartments
Our wardrobe continually changes as we go through different stages of life. Going from sweater weather to your hot summer attire may need some adjustments in shelf space too. Keep your closet flexible with instant compartment additions that can store folded clothes and smaller items.
The SKUBB organizer can be easily hung inside your closet or even on a freestanding clothing rack. Organizing your clothes can help you decide more quickly what to wear and give you more time to prepare for your day.
Keeping food fresh
Cooking and eating may be the number one reason for making a mess at home but our love for food makes so many occasions much more memorable. When your pantry and food items are properly organized, it won’t be difficult to keep track of what you need for your next recipe.
The IKEA 365+ food storage series helps you organize every ingredient and keep them fresh longer. Tight lids keep them from exposure to air and smell. Label your jars with names and best before dates for optimal organization.
Everything in its place
Disorganized spaces can be distractions from the things you really need to accomplish every day. When everything is in its place, you worry less about losing or damaging things, you know where to find items when you need them, and there’s simply more room to love, laugh, and live life.
Our homes may not be tidy to perfection but with orderly living spaces, we can focus instead on cleaning up our priorities and create a life that is fulfilling. With proper storage and organization, your life can flow smoothly into bringing joy to your family, yourself, and to others.
Visit IKEA Pasay City or Ikea.ph for storage solutions that can help make life easier. Goodbye mess, hello harmony!
