3 Tips to Help You De-Clutter your Home

The cornerstones of a stylish contemporary interior are light and space. If you can make these big features of your home, you'll be able to enjoy a relaxing atmosphere, as well as an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere. One of the biggest problems in creating a light and relaxing home is the ever-accumulating 'stuff' which clutters our floors, surfaces, walls and ceilings. I use the term 'stuff' because clutter doesn't mean that your house is messy or dirty, there are just too many things in the wrong place!

Here are our 3 tips to help you create a more flowing and relaxing space:

1. Be Ruthless – This is the easiest and most diffusely one, simultaneously. Most of us have the tendency to keep things slightly longer than we need them, taking up valuable space in the home. Common culprits are failed hobbies, old electricals and old home accessories. Ask yourself “Do I really need that?”. Once you have lied to yourself once, ask yourself again and get the bin liner out!
2. Remember, walls are surfaces too! - Clearing furniture surfaces and adding light will make a big difference, but you might still feel a little claustrophobic. Try and limit clocks and wall art; this will create more space, as well as enabling your art to stand out more.
3. Be smart with your storage – We love large pieces of statement furniture, but space is currency when it comes to a relaxing home. If you've used up all the floor space you have, you'll have to get creative with your storage. Ottoman beds are a great way of gaining storage without using up any extra floor space.