Declutter and Rearrange Before you get creative you’ve got to get decluttered Most of us have more stuff than we know what to do with and definitely more than we need All that clutter adds stress to your life Eliminating extra stuff from your room will clear the canvas and allow you to create a space that rejuvenates you instead of distracting you Tips to Declutter Work your way around your room Every area should get a thorough inspection Don’t forget the closet and under the bed
Check with a parent before throwing anything away Ask about giving away items of value or putting them into storage if they’re not working in your room Set up three piles one for KEEP one for GIVE AWAY and one for THROW AWAY Throw out anything torn stained or broken Sell or donate anything that someone else can use Keep only the items that you love or really need Say goodbye to anything you haven’t used in a year Consolidate and eliminate Why do you have four jewelry boxes or five black sweaters that all look the same Pick your favorites to keep and give the others away Sort like things together All your books should be in one area all your art supplies in another spot etc Every shelf and drawer should have a
purpose Before putting away the things you’re keeping clean every surface Clean as if your snoopiest relative were coming for a visit Utilize those weird vacuum nozzle attachments that have never been used After you’ve decluttered making efficient and creative use of your space will set you on the path to transforming your room into your happy place Take a look around Is your bed too close to a chilly window Is there good lighting for your study area Do you have places to store everything Experiment with different layouts on paper before you start moving furniture around
Supplies tape measure ruler pencil and eraser paper scissors Steps
