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Spring is a beautiful time of year and offers the perfect opportunity to give your home some extra attention. If you’re feeling inspired to start fresh and create the living space of your dreams, you may be interested in trying Marie Kondo’s philosophy of decluttering. The Marie Kondo way is all about finding joy in each of your possessions and letting go of objects that no longer serve a purpose. Looking forward to practicing this method in your household? Try the Kondo-style tips we share here:
Start with a Vision
Before you dive into spring cleaning, take some time to visualize what your ideal space looks like. If you’re not sure what look you’re going for, consider taking a quiz to find your style on Amazon or browse Pinterest for examples. Once you have an idea in mind, it’ll be easier to determine which items to keep or donate.
Tackle One Mess at a Time
Although spring cleaning provides a great chance to start fresh, it can feel like an overwhelming task. To ensure that you’ll follow through to the end, consider taking Marie Kondo’s advice and move from room to room at your own pace. It may take a few days to sort through the entire home, but paying individual attention to every corner of the house or apartment will provide better results than rushing the process. As you clean each area, you’ll feel more confident and motivated about continuing the decluttering work. Putting the finishing touches on one room per day is a solid guideline to follow, but don’t be discouraged if you need some extra time to complete the sorting steps.
Go Paperless
Record-keeping is crucial, but paper bills, receipts, and other documents take up valuable space. Marie Kondo advises against hanging onto paper records and encourages the use of a digital filing system. Digitizing important documents and shredding the original versions may take a while, but the end result is well worth the effort. While you’re at it, use your designated spring cleaning time to go paperless and change your preferences for receiving bills, bank statements, and other monthly notifications.
Spring cleaning doesn’t have to be stressful. Marie Kondo teaches that paring down to the essentials should spark joy, so try these tips when inspiration for deep cleaning strikes. If you’re in the process of decluttering in preparation for a move, consider our beautiful community in Boulder, Colorado. Our campus offers accommodations for a variety of lifestyles, from cozy studio units to spacious three-bedroom townhomes. Our low-density layout provides privacy and a quiet environment, so your home will feel like a peaceful refuge. To learn more about our community or arrange a showing, please get in touch with our leasing team.