Here’s How You Keep Your New Home Organized

There is nothing like the excitement of moving into a new house. A new house gives you a blank canvas, one you can paint with your colors. This means that whether your new house will be cluttered and messy or organized and perfect is entirely up to you.

Moving to a new house can be tiring, as there is so much that needs to be done in a short time. But, if you keep it organized from the very beginning, you can start your new life in a house that is organized for maximum efficiency and clutter-free.

Arm yourself with the following helpful tips before diving into the massive task of organizing your new home.

Do It Right When You Move In

Organize your space properly right when you move in and start assembling your belongings. Don’t stuff things into drawers and shove them out of sight just because you “just moved in.” Your new house allows you to start fresh.

Don’t Get Carried Away

We understand that moving houses is a tiring business, which is why most of us tend to get carried away and do a poor job at organizing our new home. 

Once we become too tired to work, we set things up haphazardly, just to be done for the day. However, as time-consuming and exhausting it can be, it is crucial to keep your priorities set. Don’t get carried away by stress and tiredness. If all that work feels overwhelming, take a break.

Get some rest and rearrange your thoughts and ideas, then come back to organizing your new home. These relaxation pockets will help you destress and keep your focus on the main task.

Get All the Things You Need

A few tools and organization helpers can help you keep things in order. One useful tool you can use, especially when you are not used to a new place, is to get some drawer organizers. These help you keep the items in your closet, drawers, or even kitchen closets.

Other items that you can need are screws, bolts, tapes, label makers, scissors, and other such necessary items. Opt for custom printed tape, especially for duct tapes. If you are planning on using them for patching things up, custom ones will make the flaws look less messy. This will put a little color and character to your patched-up items.

Have a Game Plan

Planning how to tackle the organization of your new home is vital if you want to do it right. This planning, if possible, should start before you move out of the house. A simple strategy is to make sure you label each box you pack as you start packing for the move. This will prevent confusion and mix-ups.

Try to ensure that you clean the new house before the final move so that when the boxes arrive, you can simply get the items organized. If you have to clean the house on the day you move in, the entire process will become unbearable.

Know which rooms you should organize first. It is a no-brainer that the rooms that need to be arranged first are those you need the most.

Start With the Bathrooms

The room you will need the quickest access to is your bathroom, so start setting things up there first. The counters and shelves can get very unorganized when you have to take things out and use them every day.

Try to arrange the essentials in a way that makes them more reachable. Try out bathroom storage ideas to ensure all the items stay organized.

Keep the less used items at the back but not somewhere completely out of sight, so you don’t forget the supplies. Buying only when you have completely used up your products is a great way to stay clutter-free in the bathroom.

Arrange Your Furniture Wisely

The largest item to clutter your rooms is always your furniture. A room cluttered with furniture looks messy and can also become unsafe. The best way to keep your furniture is by not overwhelming your room with too much furniture.

If, after arranging your existing furniture, your house still looks as messy as before, consider letting some of the stuff go. Remember that less is more when organizing your rooms, so if you can get rid of items, now would be a good time to do that. A clutter-free space will free up space in your mind and lead to more happiness.  So, if you own a lot of stuff, consider decluttering again.

Organize the Bedroom

So, you have spent most of the day organizing your new house and are dying to take a nap. Where will you go if your bedroom is still in shambles? 

So, the next set of rooms to organize after the bathrooms are the bedrooms. If you have children, start with their rooms first. Tired children need to have their rest, particularly because they will become fussy, moody, and a nuisance for you when you are already busy.

After setting up the furniture, always make the bed first. Getting the bed ready takes away a big responsibility and also gives you somewhere to take a break and relax when you get tired of organizing your home.

After you are done with the bed, set up any side tables, dressing tables, etc., before starting with the closet. Arranging your closet takes time, so get everything else done first before you touch the closet.

Setting Up the Kitchen

After the bedroom, setting up and organizing the kitchen comes next. However, if you have just moved and had to carry food that needs to be refrigerated immediately, put it in the fridge as soon as you get to the house.

There are many ways you organize the kitchen, but finding efficient storage solutions is a must. But, try not to focus too much on it and organize your items the best way you can.

Most things in the kitchen are used up and replaced within a few months. Just try to organize your consumables based on the frequency of use. For example, things like sugar, salt, oil, etc., need to be easily accessible.

Try to organize your snacks and ready-to-eat items in an area where you don’t keep cooking ingredients, especially if you have children. This will prevent them from messing up the pantry every time they go looking for chips or cookies.

Get Used to the Place

If you are planning on buying new items for your house, especially related to storage and organizing, don’t buy them immediately. Stay in the house for a while and see what it feels like. Some things about your house you can only learn with time.

For example, which counters you like using for food preparation or which drawer you think is best for your innerwear, things like this will come to you when you have finally settled in.

Any new item you plan on buying, leave them for at least three months after moving in, if not more. As time goes by, the need for any item you would require to organize your house better will automatically help you acquire those products.

Final Thoughts

Follow this guideline to organize your new house, making it more efficient and organized than your old house. If you manage to arrange your new abode well and continually maintain it, you will never have to worry about clutter again.