7 simple habits to keep your home clutter free

If you've read my blog before, you'll know I've spent the last couple of years on a mission to get things in our home organised. With two children, things understandably get cluttered quickly, and its a constant battle working out where things should go.

However, in that time I've made some small changes to help keep our space neat and tidy, rather than have one massive declutter every few months.

So if you're looking to get your home organised and clutter-free in 2024, here's some simple habits you can easily adopt to make a difference.


Always my number one tip: Give everything a home

When every item you own has its own place, its not only so much quicker and easier to tidy up, you can also easily see instantly how much free space you've got around the house. 

Think before you buy

Which leads me onto my next point: Only buy new things you've got space for. It's a tough one to remember when you spot something you love, but try and get into the habit of considering where an item will live before you buy it. 

Once you've got your storage organised you'll know straight away if you've got space for that new vase (Case in point: I don't need to look in my dresser to know I definitely don't have room for another one...)

Set up organisational systems

Sounds boring, but totally necessary. Get your storage in shape using clever systems. For example, using dividers in your drawers or a turntable inside a kitchen cupboard, will help you make use of every spare inch. 

It’ll also help with keeping things neat and tidy inside your storage, meaning you won't need to pull everything out of the junk drawer to find the sellotape. 

Don’t put it down, put it away

Once you’ve got a system set up with proper homes for everything, get into the habit of putting items back in their ‘home’ straightaway, rather than simply putting down somewhere close by. This can make a huge difference to how much tidying you do - only takes a few seconds to pack something away, and stops clutter building up on kitchen worktops/tables etc.

The trouble with this one though is you need to get all the people living in your house on board to make the most impact…

Declutter regularly

It’s a never-ending task, I know, but I try to declutter as I go, rather than have large-scale (and time consuming!) clear outs once or twice a year.

For example, if you wear something one day that you know you won't wear again, get rid of it straight away. I keep a bag in my conservatory which is for the clothing bank. When I come across something that myself or the kids don't fit into anymore, or is perhaps past it’s best, it goes straight into the bag.

I’m not saying this completely eliminates the need for those mega clear-outs every so often (toy cupboard, I’m looking at you!) but it means I can keep on top of things better, and my drawers aren’t overflowing with unwanted clothes.

Make decluttering easy for everyone

A similar idea - keep a basket or box in a corner of a room for a week. Try to add one thing to it every day which you'll donate or recycle. You'll be surprised with how much stuff you've got laying about that you don't need, and I find it can get quite addictive adding things to the box! 

By doing it for a week you'll get into the habit of getting rid of stuff you no longer need. I find it’s also a good way to get my daughter involved too, as she can easily pop things she no longer plays with into the basket.

Storage should be accessible

Whilst it’s nice to have things stored away out of sight, be realistic about what you use everyday, and add easily accessible storage instead. 

For example, if you’re struggling with shoes all over your hallway why not use a small basket where everyday shoes can quickly grabbed from/chucked into? 

You can then use over the door storage for shoes you don’t need access to everyday. Mine is still hidden away, but lives in the hallway cupboard meaning it’s still close to hand.

What ways do you use to get things organised in your home?

Thanks for reading,
Sam Xx