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Decluttering Tips for a Fabulous Home

Physical clutter causes mental clutter, and no one has time for that in their busy days. The team at Blind & Shutter Gallery has some easy tips for you to declutter your home, including your window treatments, so that your home can reflect the elegance and style is has to offer.

Decluttering Tips, Hunter Douglas, Vignette® Modern Roller Shades, cordless shades near St. Petersburg, Florida (FL)

The 10 Second Rule

Do you have 10 seconds? Of course, you do! Use those few seconds to put away or clean up anything you can accomplish in this time. Small things. can easily mound up and become tasks requiring much more time. Stay ahead of the game by getting your partner and kids in on the action, too. If everyone participates, your home will stay much neater.

Operation: Pare Down Your Pantry

The pandemic had many of us stocking up on as much sundries as possible. It was a good idea then, but now that life is getting back to normal, your pantry stock may be more of a hindrance than a help. Regardless of where items are located in your home, extra items mean extra clutter. Toss out any food that’s expired or past its prime. If you have items that are still usable, but your family isn’t interested in, consider donating them to a local food pantry.

Build Your Digital Library

We enjoy taking the time to read a good book, but hardbacks and paperbacks take up a lot of  space! Periodically go through your home library and remove any books you no longer use for donation or an exchange with friends. When you purchase books in the future, consider buying them in a digital or audio format to save precious space in your home.

Eliminate Some Artwork

We don’t mean prints of priceless pieces. We’re referring to the many works of art your kids create. We’re parents, too, so we understand how tough it can be to toss anything your child has made into the trash. Save your faves in a frame or scrapbook to protect them from ripping or fading and scan or take photos of the others. You can also place them in a digital photo app to share with family members. Another idea is to rotate the fridge-worthy pieces. After a week or so, take the current work down, snap a pic, and place new pieces up.

Improve Your View

If you love your window treatments hang on to them. But it's time to explore other options if you feel like they’re contributing to your home’s clutter. Choose window coverings with clean, simple lines like Designer® Roller Shades or Vignette® Modern Roman Shades, both of which are cordless by design. Another fantastic option for less clutter at your window is motorization. PowerView Automation eliminates the need for cords to provide a more crisp look for any style of window covering.

Contact Us

How can Blind & Shutter Gallery help make your life easier? We have been in the business of providing premium quality Hunter Douglas window treatments for over 20 years, and we take our commitment to our customers seriously. Our services don’t end with window coverings. Ask us about custom top treatments, professional measuring, and installation for your new window fashions. Contact us on our website or stop in and see us at 2610 4th St N in Saint Petersburg. We are happy to serve the areas of St. Petersburg, Tampa, and Clearwater, FL.