Decluttering 101: How a Custom Closet Can Transform Your Home
Finding serenity in the morning can be hard to accomplish. Oftentimes, life immediately begins demanding your attention and the last thing you want to wake up to is a cluttered closet where you don't know where anything is. A custom closet can serve as a place to unwind and recenter before or after a long day.
The first step towards creating space for your peace of mind starts with decluttering. When you declutter, you make space for the life you want and the person you want to be. Decluttering reduces stress, increases your efficiency, and fosters a sense of well-being.
Since 2011, our team at Artisan Custom Closets in Atlanta has been transforming closets into personalized sanctuaries, tailored for every lifestyle. Call us today for a free at-home consultation.
Two Methods of Decluttering
There are so many different decluttering rules and methods, but two strategies that we love at Artisan Custom Closets are the 90/90 Rule and the KonMari Method. Let's dive into why:
90/90 Rule
The 90/90 rule is credited to Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists. Operating under strict decluttering rules, this method allows you to determine what actually adds value to your life versus something you may be holding on to "just in case."
The process is simple. Hold up a garment and ask yourself these two questions:
Have you used that item in the last 90 days?
If you haven't, will you use it in the next 90?
If you answered no to both, then it's okay to let go. By taking stock of the past and upcoming ninety days, you're able to determine the true utility of your garment. Keep in mind that the 90/90 Rule is not hard set on only ninety days: the window of time depends on you and your lifestyle.
The 90/90 Rule is quick and efficient, and it can help bring a side of logic into an emotional connection you may have with an item. Millburn and Nicodemus say, "If your material possessions don't serve a purpose or bring you joy, then they are likely in the way of a more meaningful life."
KonMari Method
Taking time to consider if an item sparks joy or not was revolutionized by Marie Kondo, the creator of the KonMari Method. Her decluttering rules and philosophy places great importance on being mindful, introspective, and forward-looking.
Her first decluttering rule is to set the intention to seriously tidy up and resolve to put in the time and effort to complete your task. Her second decluttering rule is to define your ideal lifestyle and clarify how tidying will help you pursue that lifestyle. After that, the KonMari Method asks a simple question:
Does this item spark joy?
Similarly to the 90/90 Rule, the rules are short and sweet. If the answer is yes, then keep it. If the answer is no, then it's time to thank the item for its service and let it go. This question is meant to encourage you to discover the clothes that speak to your heart. The KonMari Method reminds you to focus on what you want to keep and cherish the items that bring you joy, but letting go of the rest with gratitude.
The last decluttering rule from the KonMari Method encourages tidying by category. Declutter each clothing item by category and organize them logically in your closet. Keep shirts, pants, and dresses in the same space and sub-categorize by length, color, or occasion. Decluttering with custom closets makes it easy to categorize and store your belongings properly.
A Sanctuary Made Just For You
When was the last time you went through your closet and really thought about your clothes? Are there any items you don't wear anymore? Sizes that don't fit or styles you've grown out of? By tidying up your closet, you'll be able to have an accurate inventory of what you own and a better understanding of what you need moving forward. Decluttering with custom closets makes it simple to find a new home for all your items.
A custom closet can transform into whatever you need it to be and allows you to organize your clothes and accessories in a way that makes sense for you. A custom closet is a high ROI way to stay organized because it gives you the freedom and flexibility to designate specific areas for different categories of clothing. You'll know exactly where things are located, and even prevent clutter from accumulating in the first place.
Contact Artisan Custom Closets Today To Build Your Custom Closet
The first step to every new custom closet is decluttering your old closet first. Valuable space is being taken up by clothing that no longer serves you, and by decluttering with custom closets, you'll be able to easily categorize your belongings in a way that is personalized just for you. Call Artisan Custom Closets today for a free at-home consultation today.
