{"id":169,"date":"2026-05-05T16:47:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T16:47:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opinohome.com\/blog\/?p=169"},"modified":"2026-05-05T16:47:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T16:47:31","slug":"decluttering-the-master-finding-space-for-your-new-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opinohome.com\/blog\/decluttering-the-master-finding-space-for-your-new-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Decluttering the Master: Finding Space for Your New Design"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Decluttering always seems like a never-ending work, because there\u2019s always something to declutter, and once you\u2019re done, you just have to wait a few months for the same place to get overcrowded again. The biggest problem here is that you just can\u2019t get rid of some things, and you just can\u2019t throw something away. What to do in such a case, and how to determine what\u2019s to be thrown out, and what\u2019s to be stored?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Have an idea<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, you need to have some idea of what you want to do and the look you want to achieve. This makes it much easier to actually get something done. For example, do you want to get rid of as many things as possible, or do you want to make some space for something specific? Once you get the idea, then you know where to start from and what steps to take, making the decluttering and storing process much easier and quicker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Make a system when it comes to sorting things<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When decluttering, a strategy is something you can\u2019t go without because you need to get rid of things immediately, instead of throwing everything around the house and making an even bigger mess. How to divide the items?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Keeping<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>First, get one big box or bag to pack the items that you want to keep. Here, you\u2019re going to pack everything you need, not items that \u201cyou might need\u201d, because you don\u2019t just want to move most of the items from one place to another and still be left without any space, but want to free some space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Storing<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, there will be items that you might need in the future, but which aren\u2019t that necessary for your everyday comfort. You want to store such items somewhere so that they don\u2019t take up space for your new items and ideas. Everything that you haven\u2019t used in a month or more should go in this box. This way, you\u2019ll know where it is and will find it when necessary, while still having enough space for something new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Throwing away<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The last box you need is for things that you want to throw away. Here you\u2019ll put everything that you haven\u2019t used for a long time, but you\u2019re just too anxious to throw it away, thinking that you might need it in the future. This is the right time to get rid of everything that\u2019s just cluttering your master room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What about storage space?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, the biggest problem isn\u2019t decluttering; it\u2019s finding the place to store everything you don\u2019t have room for in the room. Sometimes, the storage room people have at their house or apartment just isn\u2019t enough, and they need a better solution. You need to know the size of the storage space you need to look for. For example, if you need a medium storage space, then you need to look for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sparefoot.com\/storage-unit-size-guide\/10x10-storage-unit.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">storage unit for two bedroom apartment<\/a>, as this storage unit offers you enough space to store everything you don\u2019t need in your home. This way, you won\u2019t stress about having to throw away something you might need just because you don\u2019t have enough space to store it, and you can enjoy your comfort and new designs. Here, you can also store some pieces of furniture you no longer need, while enjoying the new look you achieved.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/opinohome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-7-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/opinohome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-7-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/opinohome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-7-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/opinohome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-7-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/opinohome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-7-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/opinohome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-7-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/opinohome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-7.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Go area by area<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you try decluttering everything at once, then you\u2019ll get overwhelmed from the very beginning and won\u2019t manage to do anything; that\u2019s why you need to go area by area. How to do this?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start with visible surfaces because this will be noticed immediately, and you\u2019ll get more motivated to continue decluttering instead of getting bored and tired immediately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Move on to the wardrobe, go through everything so that you know what to keep and what to throw away. Decluttering is the perfect chance to get rid of the clothes you\u2019re no longer wearing because the wardrobe needs decluttering every once in a while.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t move to something else until you go through everything in that particular area because moving from one area to the other will only get everything messier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take some time to observe the mess you have cleaned before moving on to the next area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Don\u2019t redecorate immediately<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, due to the cluttered space, we\u2019re not quite aware of the things we can change in such a space. That\u2019s why you should always wait for some time before moving on to redecorating, because you might get new ideas once you see the room decluttered. You want to achieve <a href=\"https:\/\/opinohome.com\/blog\/creating-a-home-that-feels-calm\/\">a calm space,<\/a> which is why redecorating a decluttered space will help you, because a cluttered space looks as if it will never be cluttered, calm, and simple. Let the room breathe for some time, and let yourself come up with a design that will help you enjoy every minute spent in this room.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Focus on long-term results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A decluttered space can really motivate you, and you should use this motivation to your advantage. Learn how to maintain a decluttered space for a longer period and see how this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/premium\/article\/organizing-clutter-mental-health\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">improves your mood<\/a>. Think about everything you put in your room and whether it should be there. Every once in a while, find motivation to go through everything you might not need so that you know what to store, and go through the storage space as well to see whether you can throw something out. This way, you can live in an organized and peaceful space, and can get motivated to make some changes every once in a while. Such a lifestyle can also have a positive impact on your mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone hates decluttering because it requires too much time and effort; however, everyone loves the final results. If you\u2019ve been thinking about making some changes in your master room, then it\u2019s the perfect time to do it. Make a proper plan, follow your strategy, and don\u2019t be afraid to get rid of things you don\u2019t use, and you\u2019ll see how different your master room can look.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Decluttering always seems like a never-ending work, because there\u2019s always something to declutter, and once you\u2019re done, you just have to wait a few months for the same place to get overcrowded again. The biggest problem here is that you just can\u2019t get rid of some things, and you just can\u2019t throw something away. 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