Design: Christina Kim Interior Design)Ī home office can easily take on multiple purposes, but it’s important to keep the space tidy to prevent procrastination and stress in that environment. Select a few meaningful pieces and clear the rest to make dusting a breeze.’ Karina agrees: ‘Too many decorative items can make cleaning a hassle. Next, let go of any DVDs or CDs you don’t watch or listen to anymore, outdated electronics or cables for devices you no longer own, decorative items which hold no value in monetary or sentimental terms and any extra throw pillows and blankets keeping only those that enhance comfort and style. When this situation occurs, you’ll need to purge what’s creating the problem to start organizing your living room - firstly, tackle the piles of muddled paperwork that needs sorting through, and recycle any old magazines/newspapers. This habit will eventually take its toll and you may find you need to deal with the situation fairly ruthlessly. However, usually it’s one of the largest rooms in the home and therefore an easy place to dump things that need organizing even if you never get around to it. Ideally, a living room needs to be relaxing - a place to unwind and switch off. Only items that improve the dining experience should be kept within this space. Stained, worn and unmatched linens lessen a dining experience, so it’s best to let go of these things along with any reading material that somehow landed on the dining table - file away the important articles and recycle what’s no longer relevant.

Consider repurposing them or passing them along to someone who needs them,’ says Karina. Unused chairs or other pieces of furniture also take up precious space on a larger scale and can make the room feel cramped. ‘Keep a manageable set that suits your regular needs. If you don’t host big dinners very often, too many plates and glasses clutter up your storage and can make it challenging to find what you need. Tailoring this room to your lifestyle is essential to utilizing it to its full potential. PATRYCE DESIGN)Ī dining room is a space to entertain, sit amongst friends and family enjoying food, drink and company.

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