Monday, January 17, 2011

The Organized Zone

Organizing can be extremely overwhelming. – that's why I organize by zones!

When your house needs an organizing overhaul, here's what to do:

FOCUS: Work in one zone at a time.

PLAN: Spend some time in the room – Ask yourself “How do I want the space to function? What is holding it back? What do I love about the space? What don't I love? What is my budget? What do I have around the house that could work in this room?

SORT:  Look at the stuff in your room.  Start with one drawer or one shelf and get everything out.  As your deciding what to sayve, ask yourself, Does it go with the function of the room? How often do you use it? How will life change without it? If you don’t love it or need it – get rid of it!

GROUP: Group "like" items then find containers that will fit the items and make the space functional. Items you use the most often should be easily accessible. 

YOU CAN DO IT!
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9 comments:

Ivy said...

Great idea!

Kylee Jo; said...

I'm always an organizing freak! It even stresses me out sometimes! But your ideas are genius!

Jodi Orgill Brown said...

I just came across your blog and I love it! Thank you for sharing these great tips! I love to orgazine and clean, but it does get overwhelming. It looks like you have all the right ideas!

All my best,

Jodi Brown
www.lifeconstructionzone.com

Anna said...

Oh my gosh, it's like you took the words right out of my mouth! I'd love feature this post on my blog, email me and let me know if you're okay with that.

Thanks!
Anna
www.askannamoseley.com
askannamosely@gmail.com

Anna said...

P.S. I'm your newest follower.

ModelMeg said...

Thank you for making this blog... (I am messy)

Becca said...

Joy, I totally love you cute blog! You have so many great ideas-even for someone you believes themself to be organized! This is great! I'm passing along the Versatile Blogger Award to you!
Becca

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Claire said...

You have an informative blog. I’ve learned something from it. I do have mine too www.claire-fernandez.blogspot.com... Thanks

Cassaundra Monique Harris said...

Hello Aunt Joy! :)) I love your blog, as I am now officially a stay at home mom, all the organizing tips are so helpful! Post more :)) follow me!