The only secret to keeping a consistently tidy home is to (re)start from the basics.
Wallapop, the leading platform for buying and selling second-hand products, confirms this through a recent study promoting a model of responsible and sustainable consumption in collaboration with mUp. For 65% of those surveyed, spring is the preferred time to rid themselves of the unnecessary.
Here’s how to transform our home into a sanctuary of well-being, embracing renovation practices that respect the environment without sacrificing style and comfort, and achieving in return a consistently orderly home.
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Start with Decluttering
Before starting any renovation project, dedicate yourself to decluttering your home to free up space and make the renovation process easier and more effective.
Stop in each room and identify items you no longer use or that no longer bring you joy. Donate, recycle, or sell these items instead of keeping them unnecessarily.
To do this, you can ask targeted questions: “Have I used this recently?”, “Do I already have something similar at home that serves the same purpose?”, “Do I have enough space or do I need to clear more to make room for it?” Answering these questions honestly can help make more thoughtful decisions about what to keep and what to discard, minimizing rushed or impulsive choices.
Consider if You Really Need What You Have (and for What)
If you tend to keep everything thinking “it might come in handy someday,” the suggestion is to train yourself to recognize the real usefulness of what you own. While every item undoubtedly holds potential utility, not everything you possess at home will be used or serve a genuine purpose.
Before keeping something, it’s advisable to carefully consider the context in which it will be used, imagining a specific situation in which it will be useful in daily life. Over time, you will learn to more easily recognize which items only take up space without providing any other benefits, and what makes sense to keep.
How to Manage Memories
Emotional attachment to one’s belongings is one of the main reasons people resist decluttering and renovating their homes. This happens because there’s a tendency to associate memories and feelings with belongings, making it harder to part with them.
For this reason, when deciding on items that are considered particularly meaningful, take the time to reflect on what these items represent. If they are indeed important memories, then it’s right to store them appropriately, perhaps by creating a dedicated space or archiving them. Otherwise, the advice is to free up that space for new and meaningful memories and experiences.
Maximize Space and Functionality
For optimal home renovation, seek design solutions that offer multiple functionalities to maximize space and reduce clutter. For example, consider beds with integrated drawers or coffee tables with storage compartments, as well as sofas with storage armrests or stools that transform into tables.
These additional options not only add practicality to spaces but also allow you to make the most of every available centimeter. Furthermore, the multifunctional approach extends beyond furniture to include accessories such as coat racks with built-in shelves or mirrors with storage compartments.
Give Away, Sell, or Renew What You No Longer Need (or Like)
Once you’ve renovated your home to your taste, instead of throwing away what you no longer need, try to give a second life to these items.
Donate useful items to local charity organizations, give them as gifts to loved ones, participate in second-hand markets, or use online platforms to sell or exchange items. This way, you’ll contribute to reducing waste and promoting the circularity of goods.
Consider DIY options to repair or repurpose old items in new ways, stimulating creativity and reducing the environmental impact associated with producing new goods. This approach not only reduces landfill overcrowding but also fosters a culture of sharing and a circular economy, where people use and appreciate items to their maximum lifespan.
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