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Donate what you don’t want. Now that you’ve selected your keepers, pack up all the items you’re parting with. If you’re unsure, hold on to them for a while in case you start missing something. But if you’re feeling confident, sell the quality items to make a bit of pocket money (and try not to buy anything new), do a clothes swap with pals or donate your old things to charity. Try to live with your capsule wardrobe for a while before investing in anything new. You’ll soon notice you need nowhere near as many clothes for a happier, more confident outlook. Tell us: How do you approach a wardrobe clear-out? Share your tips and photos in the Comments.MoreProfessional Tips for Cleaning and Organizing Your ClosetYour Total Home Organizing and Decluttering Guide
Have a system for seasonal wear. Set aside everything seasonal. If it’s warm right now, gather up your favorite knits and sweaters and store them away. Do the same for coats, scarves and gloves. Conversely, if you’re heading into the colder months, think about how to make sure those items are close at hand, and store your shorts and flip-flops instead. You could employ a drawer system, as shown here, or use an ottoman or under-bed container to stow seasonal wear. Vacuum-pack storage bags let you squeeze clothes into teeny spaces, keeping them clean and safe from moths.As you sort out your seasonal clothes, decide whether you’ll still be as enamored with each piece when its season comes round again. If you have any doubts, set it aside to donate or toss.
2. Streamline your bath and beauty products. Say goodbye to the jumble of half-used (and unloved) products covering your bathroom counters, and pare back to only the products you use regularly. To maintain a simpler system, aim to finish each container of product completely before opening (or even buying) a new bottle. Get It Done: Organize the Bathroom for Well-Earned Bliss
3. Simplify your kitchen. It’s easy to accumulate a glut of kitchen gadgets and specialty cookware over time. And while some specialty kitchen items certainly earn their keep, if it’s been gathering dust at the back of your cupboard for more than a year, chances are good you don’t really need it. Start fresh by pulling everything out of the cupboards and drawers and putting back only the stuff you really use.Jump-Start Your Kitchen With These Minimalist Essentials
5. Share, borrow or rent before you buy. It can be tempting to go out and purchase something as soon as you have a need — extra mugs for that hot cocoa party, a chafing dish to go on a buffet table — but buying is not the only option. Before you buy, consider whether you have a friend who would lend you the item, or if you could rent one from a local company. And if you do purchase something you know you won’t need to use that often, be generous and lend it to friends when they need it, and see if they’ll do the same: Consider it your own little library of goods.
11. Save up for one “forever” piece for your home. Part of the minimalist mindset has to do with valuing quality over quantity — and sometimes that means spending more on fewer pieces for the home. Of course, this is often easier said than done! So if you have your heart set on an iconic Eames lounge chair or vintage midcentury credenza, don’t just dream — start saving. Each month put aside a little money earmarked for your forever piece.Iconic Armchairs That Stand the Test of Time
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