How to organise your home - Simple tips to know

A well-organised home not only looks great but also makes life easier and more enjoyable. I’ll share simple, easy and practical strategies to help you organise your home, reduce stress, and create a more comfortable living environment.

How to organise your home.

When you begin to organise your home, there are a few simple systems you can implement to make the process easier. I have tried various approaches to organising my home, and now I will share with you some of the easiest things you can do. These tips are easy to implement but have a significant impact on how your home operates.

Organising your home makes it quicker and easier to complete everyday tasks and improves how effectively your home functions. A few simple tips can go a long way to organising your home. Let’s get started!

Storage – Declutter first!

It is often tempting to head to the store in search of nifty containers and tubs hoping they will magically organise our home. Before heading to stores to buy a variety of pretty new containers and organisers, it’s important to first declutter.

No amount of storage will help you get your home organised and efficient if you simply have too much stuff. It’s important to spend some time decluttering before attempting to organise your home. Removing the excess first, allows us to see which items we need and tailor our organising systems accordingly.

Belongings need a home.

All the items within our homes require a designated place to live. Not having specific places for items leads to stress and chaos within the home environment. When everything has a designated place, it becomes easier to find what you need and to put it back after use.

Family – Get everyone on board.

Any organisational system you put in place needs the cooperation of all family members to be successful. Talk to your family, share your plans and ask for their assistance in improving the household. Ensure your organising systems are easy for everyone to understand and follow. Do not hesitate to use labels to help family members identify where items belong.

Quick tips to organise your home.

Getting started with organising your home can feel overwhelming, but a simple plan makes it manageable. Begin by decluttering one area at a time, focusing on items you truly need and love. Use practical storage solutions to keep everything in its place. With consistency and a clear approach, you’ll create a space that’s both functional and refreshing.

Simplifying:

Reducing the number of decisions, we need to make in a day saves us time, and reduces stress and decision fatigue. Feeling tired, brain fog, anxiety and impaired judgment occur when you have made too many decisions, and your cognitive abilities are worn out.

Decision fatigue leads to symptoms such as procrastination, avoidance and indecision, all states of mind that make it difficult to maintain a level of organisation in the home.

There are small things you can do to limit decision-making and manage your time more effectively. For example, simplifying your closet, automating bill payments and recycling meal plans.

Routines:

Implementing morning and evening routines for children enables them to anticipate what happens next. This predictability is essential in making children feel safe and secure in their environment. This in turn leads to a calmer home, which is important during those most stressful and busy times of the day.
Chore charts and daily routine charts for children provide a guide for children while helping to foster independence.
Using a calendar to schedule tasks and plan appointments is a beneficial tool for organising your home environment. A family calendar allows space to record schedules for each family member.

I have been using a family calendar for years and it’s integral to maintaining organisation during my day and the upcoming week. In addition, it allows me to plan for the month ahead. I review the calendar whilst making coffee as part of my morning routine.

Checklists:

Checklists are an excellent way to organise your home and stay on top of daily tasks. I use checklists every day for any number of things. I recommend completing the same tasks at the same time each week. Eventually, they will become habits, and your organising systems will flow with little effort.
Using a cleaning checklist helps to stay on top of household chores. I have daily checklists, but also weekly, monthly and annual. Breaking tasks down into smaller chores makes them less overwhelming.
Creating To-Do lists will help you to plan and map out all those tasks that need to be done to keep your home organised and running smoothly. Putting pen to paper helps me unload all those little thoughts running around in my head. I can then prioritise what I need to do and when. There’s the added satisfaction of checking things off my list that feels like I’m getting things done and making progress.

Simple Steps to Organise Your Home

Simplifying your home, implementing routines, and using checklists are powerful ways to create a more organised and stress-free living space. By decluttering and focusing on what truly matters, you can reduce overwhelm and make your home more functional.

Establishing daily or weekly routines ensures tasks are manageable and keeps your space consistently tidy. Checklists add structure to your efforts, helping you stay on track and feel accomplished. Together, these strategies not only save time and energy but also foster a sense of calm and control in your daily life.