If your home is starting to feel more like a storage unit than a peaceful sanctuary – you’re not alone. In fact, 69% of people believe that they have an issue with clutter which contributes to increased stress, disorganisation and the daily frustration of not being able to find essential items.
The good news? You don’t need to break the bank – or even much of a sweat – in order to reclaim your space. With a little decluttering and the right home storage solutions, you can transform even the most chaotic house into a calm, functional and full organised home.
Why Is Organisation So Important?
As well as creating a more visually appealing space within your home, organisation has a profound impact on your mental wellbeing. Cluttered environments have been proven to significantly elevate cortisol levels – leading to increased feelings of stress and anxiety. When your surroundings become overwhelming, your body feels the same – organisation can offer some sweet release for both your home and your mind.
Beyond the emotional benefits, there are plenty of practical benefits to decluttering your home. For most people, searching for misplaced items can throw a wrench into their plans on a nearly daily basis. When everything has a designated space, you save valuable time (and sanity) by missing out the frantic searching from your routine.
Where Do I Start?
The process of organising an entire home can feel overwhelming, and the daunting scale of the task at hand can be enough to prevent you from even starting.
That’s why we’ve compiled an easy-to-follow guide on how to declutter your space in a sustainable, and manageable way, by starting small and staying consistent.
Starting small and working your way through the home methodically is the secret to success – any form of progress is better than none at all.
1) Let Go of Clutter
The best way to begin the task of organisation is by, firstly, letting go of any clutter that’s no longer serving you any purpose. From old receipts, all the way to pieces of clothing that just don’t suit your new style – it’s crucial to remove unwanted articles from your space before you attempt to rehome what’s left.
The easiest way to approach this is through the ‘Keep, Donate/Sell/ Bin’ method – encouraging you to sustainably discard whatever items are holding you back from a clear and organised home. As a general rule, if you haven’t used an item in the past 12 months, it’s usually time to let it go.
2) Measure Up for Your Racking
Now that you’ve cleared out some unnecessary clutter, it’s vital to measure your space carefully to understand what will fit, and how it can be arranged.
At Rhino, we offer hundreds of home storage solutions in a variety of sizes; ideal for whether you’re organising a vast living room, or a cramped home office nook. Plus, every unit can be constructed to a fully customisable height – meaning our units can fit seamlessly into any space – no awkward gaps or wasted corners.
3) Consider Labelled Storage Bins
Once your racking is installed, it’s time for the best part – filling it back up, except this time, not with clutter. The easiest way to keep chaos at bay is by utilising labelled storage bins – the unsung heroes of home storage solutions.
Like a personal filing system, but for your whole life; keeping groups of items together makes it easier to find exactly what you need in a matter of sections – no more rummaging through rubbish to find the scraps of paper you desperately need.
See how one of our own clients implemented this method to create an organised (and aesthetically pleasing) craft room here.
4) Keep On Top of Maintenance
Unfortunately, effective organisation isn’t a one and done task, regular maintenance can help prevent you from slipping back into old, cluttered habits.
Dedicating just 10 minutes a week to tidying and reassessing your storage can be the difference between a functioning home, and a relapse into disaster – it’s a simple, mini reset for your storage that keeps it up to date and functional.
Functionality is just one aspect of what Rhino’s home storage units can offer – they also offer the opportunity to create a visually appealing space which can subtly hide away Bric-A-Brack while displaying your nearest and dearest items.
Ultimately, an organised home isn’t just about creating a visually pleasing atmosphere, it’s about creating a space where you can relax, without the mental weight of clutter dragging you down.
Ready to get started? Browse the full collection of storage units on our website, to find the perfect solution for your space.