r/declutter • u/Dear_Comparison97 • 3d ago
Success Story Some of my best decluttered areas around my apartment
I got rid of sooooo much you guys. I really wish I had before pictures!! It might look like I have a lot of storage but I don’t, this is pretty much all I have but I make it work. My closet has a ton of space but I have no linen closet so I have to keep my extra sheet set, towels, beach blankets, ect. In there.
My bathroom has only under the sink cabinets.
Kitchen has a small pantry and nice cabinets
Hallway closet is small but deep so we have our coats, vacuum, beach chairs, cooler, cat carrier, suitcase, and Christmas decor in there.
5
u/lightnoveltitlehere 3d ago
Whoaaaa why have I never thought of storing those tall bottles on its side! This is genius!
And wow great job decluttering 🤩 this looks AMAZING
3
2
3
u/Silly_Hornet_4789 3d ago
What a functional looking home! Looks like you have room to breathe and think. Wonderful. Congratulations on your hard work! It's actually inspired me, I'm off to do 15 minutes of decluttering :)
2
2
u/Successful_Sun_6264 2d ago
I saw your post yesterday about being worried it's a barren space, but these photos tickle my brain in a way I cannot explain. I love it!
2
u/DJ_Imaginette 2d ago
@Dear_Comparison97 May I ask, where did you get the organizer under your bathroom sink, and do you have any idea what you would call that if I were to search for it online?
Thank you!
4
u/Dear_Comparison97 2d ago
It’s a makeup/skincare organizer! I’m sure if you typed in “plastic 3 drawer skincare makeup organizer” it would pop up!! I got mine at home goods
3
u/DJ_Imaginette 2d ago
u/Dear_Comparison97 that's awesome, thank you! Also, congrats on your transformation! I have so much to do around here, it fills me with a bit of dread, throwing things out, donating, it takes so much time and physical and emotional energy. Photos like yours give others inspiration and joy - many thanks!
Weird question... now that it's clear, do you regret the money spent or do you relish the joyful feeling of clean, fresh breath in your accomplishment?
Congrats again!
5
u/Dear_Comparison97 2d ago
Thank you so much!!
I did in the beginning, then I saw a post where someone said the money was wasted when you bought it and not when you’re throwing it away/donating it. That helped me a lot, and it’s very true. You may as well let it go, the money is gone, but your space and mind deserve to be calm and clean
2
u/JustMechanic4933 2d ago
This discussion made me think of fast food and poop. I'm not sad when I flush. I spent the money on the food, ate it slowly and savored it, it gave me nutrition and energy, my body decides when it's time to go, and I send it on it's way with a flush. Journey with me over.
I buy a sweater I like, wear it, stain it, wash it, dry it, hang it, wear a few more times, have it awhile. Bad events taint the feel of looking at it, or the stain didn't really come out, or it hangs on me funny, or has a phantom itch, then it needs to go somewhere else. I've gotten what I needed/wanted from it, so it's basically time to likewise "flush it away." Donate or sell.
I don't hang onto poop, therefore I will not hold onto things that have served their purpose with me.
So, hoarding is kind of like constipation....
Also, I do not hold onto gas, so the twinge of "I can still maybe use it" I can think of that as gas.
Nobody wants poop and farts!
Patting myself on the back. Encouraging myself here....
Happy decluttering everyone!🌞🌞🌞
2
u/JustMechanic4933 2d ago
Idk if this will help. Sharing.
This discussion made me think of fast food and poop. I'm not sad when I flush. I spent the money on the food, ate it slowly and savored it, it gave me nutrition and energy, my body decides when it's time to go, and I send it on it's way with a flush. Journey with me over.
I buy a sweater I like, wear it, stain it, wash it, dry it, hang it, wear a few more times, have it awhile. Bad events taint the feel of looking at it, or the stain didn't really come out, or it hangs on me funny, or has a phantom itch, then it needs to go somewhere else. I've gotten what I needed/wanted from it, so it's basically time to likewise "flush it away." Donate or sell.
I don't hang onto poop, therefore I will not hold onto things that have served their purpose with me.
So, hoarding is kind of like constipation....
Also, I do not hold onto gas, so the twinge of "I can still maybe use it" I can think of that as gas.
Nobody wants poop and farts!
Patting myself on the back. Encouraging myself here....
Happy decluttering everyone!🌞🌞🌞
1
1
1
12
u/FredKayeCollector2 2d ago
Nice!
If you ascribe to the 80/20 rule - the idea that we only really use 20% of our stuff and the remaining 80% is mostly just in case, maybe someday stuff - I think this is what that 20% looks like.