How to Organize Every Space in Your House in 8 Simple Steps (2 of 5)

Declutter, declutter, declutter

Your next step is to get very serious about decluttering. That one item you have not used in years is the first thing that needs to go. You may think you will need or use it someday, but if that time still has not come, then chances are you can get rid of it. Anything unused, broken, or worn out—it is time to release it. Start a toss-out pile and load it up! Decluttering unnecessary items will work wonders for your peace of mind. 

Start grouping similar items together

Another great hack for organizing at this stage in the process is to start groups of items that are similar. For instance, when organizing your kitchen, all of your spices can be grouped, as well as canned goods, pots and pans, and dry goods. Once you have everything grouped accordingly, you can very easily see what all you have in your possession, and you can begin getting even more specific with envisioning your space and storage.