Whether we keep them or not, most of us make resolutions each January. Our home and work environment are significant to our wellness, and after a long festive season, we think a good detox of the house is an excellent January “to do” task. To lend a helping hand with your plans, we’ve developed this essential guide to help your New Year and New Home resolutions.
You don’t need to make significant renovations to detox your home, although there’s no doubt that a coat of paint will refresh any room. You must declutter and organise accordingly before you think about a big paint job. Our detox strategy involves a pre-spring clean clear-out, starting with a deep breath, so pick a dry day and throw open the windows for a good dose of fresh air.
Something as simple as a shelf over a radiator can effectively provide your home with a fresh new look. Use storage boxes in cube shelving to brighten up a dull wall and help get bits and pieces out of the way. Floor or corner cabinets are great for small rooms, especially within any bathroom or pantry. If you haven’t got under-bed storage or a storage ottoman, you might want to invest in a set of drawers. Even if the drawer isn’t readily accessible for everyday items, storing your un-worn Summer clothes in a vacuum bag under the bed is out of sight, out of mind and clutter-free. Looking to help keep your little one’s play area or bedroom tidy? Why not check out our extensive selection of children’s storage and other kids bedroom & nursery essentials.
Books, paperwork, and stationery must-haves are the worst culprits for cluttering up the house or office space. Keep your clutter off frequently used surfaces and in their proper place with help from the right storage option – whether it’s a drawer, a filing cabinet or a computer desk. If you keep your paperwork up to date, it shouldn’t spill out where it’s not wanted. Even an old shoebox in a drawer can keep your paperwork organised and easily accessible. Wall space is often the least utilised space in our homes, so the best solution for books on counters is shelving, be it on the wall or free-standing. Another clever idea for decluttering is to put a cabinet on the wall and double its usefulness around the home by making the doors a pinboard for notes and lists.
Shoe racks can be bulky, and many prefer baskets for storing shoes because they’re not necessarily all in the same place. A basket of shoes can be kept in your wardrobe's often unused floor space. Your hall or porch can often get cluttered in Winter because of bulky coats, scarves, and footwear. A tremendous space-saving tip is to use hangers, hooks, or even space-saving stands to help coats, hats, and jackets lie flatter. If you’ve got space, a shoe bench is a great idea that combines storage and a seat for putting on and taking off shoes.
Perfect for those looking to help keep their tools, machinery, and DIY essentials stored in style, our extensive collection of garden storage options is sure to be handy. With trees to be trimmed, shrubs to be re-shaped, and even weeds to be worked from the ground, the New Year is the perfect time to re-evaluate your storage solutions. From sheds to landscaping tools, planters to storage tubs, here at The Range, we've got the kit to help you cover ground as the seasons change.
If you're looking for a way to help you store and grow vegetables and fruits, then why not check out our extensive collection of greenhouses.
One word of advice before you start: If you have it in your head to detox the entire house or flat in one day, you might never do it. Plan on one room at a time, and you never know; you might get inspired and do more than you thought. You can shop our complete storage collection here for more great decluttering ideas. Happy New Year and a Happy New Home to you!
