How to Declutter for Back to School

Summer is over and I have some great ideas on how to declutter for the beginning of school.

I used to find the end of Summer bittersweet.

I loved having the kids all summer and our relaxed schedule, but I was usually ready to get them back to school.

I always found this is a good time for decluttering what I had accumulated over the summer.

Okay, I admit maybe I wasn’t the best housekeeper!

Here are a few of my favorite decluttering ideas….

Kitchen Revamp

A part of the home that’s used most during the school year is the kitchen.

It’s where everyone goes for an energizing snack, it acts as the perfect gathering space, and maybe even the chosen homework spot. 

Start the year out by revamping the most popular areas such as the pantry and Tupperware drawers/cabinets (ultimately making things easy for lunch-making).

Refill each space with new snacks, various sizes of Tupperware, and deliciously healthy drinks. 

If you think a miniature fridge might do you and your kiddos well, as it gives them their own space to grab-n-go from, find a spot where you can easily snuggle in a fridge like a miniature SMEG (pictured below)!

Revamping such popular spots will keep a hectic school year both clean and continually organized.

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Designated Spaces

Individual spaces is where creativity strikes and focus flourishes.

With some intense decluttering of things you don’t need anymore, these spaces become individually inspiring.

By making sure each space has their own purpose, certain tasks like homework are done separately and successfully. 

 

 

Start with a designated study area. Setting the tone with minimal art, vibrant colors, and a naturally bright space is the best way to create a productive, energizing atmosphere. 

Moving onto your next space, the foyer is also a very populated place during the school year, so much so that it gets cluttered quickly.

Make your organizational efforts sustainable by adding more hooks, cubbies, and a place for storing away shoes—it’s the little things that make a big difference!

 Start small by organizing bookshelves and work incrementally towards forming designated, decluttered spaces!

Clean Out & Refresh

There’s nothing better than refreshing your home before the school year.

Take some time to look through old school projects, piles of clothing, as well as drawers and cabinets.

Think of this as your second wave of spring cleaning. 

Purge these spaces of things that are no longer needed.

Form a filing system for past school projects, and make room for new ones.

Rid closets of old clothes and strategically hang the newest clothing from bottom to top. 

When it comes to cleaning out drawers and cabinets, we recommend going a little rogue.

Over-cleanse these storage spaces, as they’re going to quickly be cluttered again. 

Get rid of old/unused hair accessories and products, re-fold towels for more space, and even feel free to revamp them with a quick wipe down and new contact paper. 

Back to School, Back to Decluttering

Gearing up for a new school year means a lot of preparation and nitty-gritty organization.

By focusing on innovative storage, designated spaces, and evergreen organization, you’re sure to put all of these worries behind, and focus only on the school year once it comes. Stick to your style in your decluttering efforts and let us know about any other back to school decluttering dilemmas you need help with!

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