Less Stuff Means Less Clutter, More Organized Basement
Evanston Basement Organized
Yes, Virginia, there is such a thing as too much storage space.
We all dream about more storage space. If we only had enough place for our things, we tell ourselves, then our closets or basements or kitchens or garages wouldn’t be so cluttered and disorganized.
We’re here to bust that (sub)urban myth. It’s less a matter of how much space you have than how you use it that determines whether your room or house is clutter-free and organized.
Too often, too much storage space just becomes a dumping ground for things that shouldn’t be kept in the first place.
Let the basement decluttering begin
Case in point: a new client in Evanston, IL with an enviably large basement and a multitude of closets.
But the basement closets were cluttered with boxes of too-small clothing, no-longer-needed baby equipment, and never-used housewares. The result was several disorganized areas and little room for storing the things that the family really needed and used.
The MOREganized team suggested a new approach to stuff vs. space. Less of the first means more of the second.
Our client was receptive to the message and enthusiastic about donating to a worthy Evanston charity. Freeing the basement shelves and closets of clutter allowed us to organize what remained, and resulted in some unexpected dividends:
- Place for items that were cluttering other areas of the house.
- Areas organized by zones. Now the basement houses separate spaces for luggage and travel equipment, office and school supplies, out-of-season clothing, and children’s games.
- Newly accessible supplies and toys can be used and enjoyed.
- More importantly, they can be put away easily, so maintaining organization is a breeze.
See how much storage you can uncover. The same organizing principles that helped us declutter and organize a basement in Evanston will work in any room of your home.
Read more about how MOREganized can organize and declutter your basement. Or to get started now, please call 847-767-6673, or contact us.
