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Is your home decor storage out of control? Check out these tips to organize your home decor and save time and money with accessible storage! \u00a0Keep reading to see how I organize all of my extra home decor and store it so I can easily shop my home for decorating.<\/em><\/h4>\n

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Who remembers their first house of their own? \u00a0I remember our first \u201creal\u201d house.\u00a0 We had two extra bedrooms and I turned one of the closets into my own little home decor store. \u00a0Really, it was just a fun way to organize my home decor since I had the extra space.<\/p>\n

That didn’t last long…<\/p>\n

How do you organize extra stuff?<\/em><\/h3>\n

Well, this first depends on the space available to you. \u00a0At first, I had plenty of space and shelves were a good solution. \u00a0It was just my husband and I and I didn’t have anyone else’s things to be responsible for.<\/p>\n

I bought shelving where I could display all of my \u201cpretties\u201d and easily switch out my d\u00e9cor on a whim.\u00a0 When it started getting too full, I\u2019d have a yard sale and then the following Saturday, hit up my favorite yard sale spots to start filling it back up again!<\/p>\n

Then, we became a family of 3, with one extra bedroom and only one extra closet.\u00a0 My \u201cspillover\u201d space was gone, but I still enjoyed my big d\u00e9cor closet! \u00a0As family’s tend to grow, ours thankfully did also! \u00a0When we became a family of 4, things really changed for storing and organizing, well…EVERYTHING!<\/p>\n

Where do I start decluttering when overwhelmed?<\/em><\/h3>\n

Plans and organization need to evolve with your family, specific home layout, and needs.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Even though I still loved to decorate, my d\u00e9cor started getting scattered all over the house. \u00a0At the same time, baby and toddler essentials dotted every room.<\/p>\n

Every room also had spots to house \u201cextra d\u00e9cor\u201d and it become a chore to enjoy my hobby.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 I remember really struggling with that and while I loved my babies more than anything, I found myself frustrated and floundering at how to organize and keep organized.<\/p>\n

Two fixer upper houses later and one more child later, I was still struggling.\u00a0 Things would end up in totes in the attic. \u00a0Then, I couldn\u2019t remember for the life of me what I had. \u00a0As a result, I would end up purchasing something else just to save myself the stress of trying to find things.\u00a0 I remember telling my husband that I just desperately wanted a place where I could line up my d\u00e9cor and shop my house.<\/p>\n

We started working together to figure out how we could accomplish that. \u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Home organization is a team effort. \u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

You likely won’t be or stay successful without buy-in from everyone who lives under your roof!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

At the time, I did have one, small closet with shelves. \u00a0Even though I was thankful for that space, we found that it didn’t really solve the problem completely. \u00a0At the time, it was still overflowing and more of a nuisance than a help.\u00a0 Lots of small things stacked on shelves is just incredibly impractical, as it turns out!<\/p>\n

We had to figure something out that would really work for the long term.<\/p>\n

Pro Tip: As much as possible, anticipate and\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>evaluate how your storage will best serve your family for the long term. \u00a0Otherwise, you’ll continue running a short cycle between getting organized and having to do it all over again soon.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s what we did to really make a difference:<\/p>\n

We invested in two vintage pieces that we love.\u00a0 They add to the aesthetic of our home while providing the RIGHT kind of storage for our home d\u00e9cor.\u00a0 I took out every single piece of home d\u00e9cor, fought the feelings of being overwhelmed, and got to work!<\/p>\n

Here are the tips that I am finding very helpful:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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How do you store extra home decor?<\/em><\/h3>\n
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  1. Regularly sort, declutter, and reorganize<\/li>\n
  2. Keep like items together<\/li>\n
  3. Address seasonal home decor<\/li>\n
  4. Store decor in plain sight<\/li>\n
  5. Choose the right storage and organizational pieces for greenery, throw pillows, candles, tablescape decor, and other home decor extras<\/li>\n
  6. How to purge<\/li>\n
  7. What to do with the discards<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    7 Steps to Organize Home Decor with Easy Storage Solutions<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Where do I start when organizing my house?<\/em><\/h3>\n

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    Step One to Organize Home Decor: Regularly Sort, Clean, and Reorganize<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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    How do you declutter when you have too much stuff?<\/em><\/h3>\n

    Above all other tips and advice I can offer, consistency is the most important.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

    I try to clean out and organize home decor every season! \u00a0This really helps me keep from ending up with SO much stuff!<\/em>\u00a0 That doesn’t mean I literally take everything out, but I scan through and if there is something that I know I won’t be using, etc.<\/p>\n

    Next, I immediately put it in either a donation bin or a bin for our yearly yard sale. \u00a0By doing this several times a year, it never gets too overwhelming. \u00a0Actually, I have been doing this regularly for several years and it makes a huge difference.<\/p>\n

    It is often a 20 minute or less job!\u00a0 I\u2019ll talk later in this post about how to go about getting rid of home d\u00e9cor items, specifically.<\/p>\n

    Anytime that I redecorate a space, I take a minute to evaluate: is there an item that I don’t want anymore? \u00a0Is there something broken or unusable that should be discarded? \u00a0If so, I do not put that item back into my home decor storage. \u00a0By regularly weeding through my decor, I can keep the stockpile from growing into mounds of things I won’t use again.<\/p>\n

    Pro Tip: In your planner, set aside 30 minutes once a week to declutter a space. \u00a0Even it is just a drawer or small cabinet, creating a habit of decluttering and cleaning out can really be life changing. \u00a0Get your family and kids involved too. \u00a0If they are old enough to help, teach them to declutter often as well.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Remember: home organization is a team effort.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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    Step Two to Organize Home Decor: Keep Like Items Together<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n

    The next key step is to organize home decor into like items. \u00a0For example, all of my candlesticks are together and all of my taper candles are kept together. \u00a0At the same time, I have a spot for small brass figures (like my swan and deer collections) and another spot for my vintage clock collection.<\/p>\n

    Drawers are incredible storage for smaller items.\u00a0 This is where the big apothecary cabinet made all the difference for me. \u00a0For example, all of my brass candlesticks are in two of these drawers. \u00a0Also, I keep a drawer just for small architectural salvage items, taper candles, brass figures, napkin rings, place cards, etc.<\/p>\n

    Side note: knowing that I have two drawers of brass candlesticks is a great\u00a0<\/em>deterrent to purchasing more. Since I know what and how many I have, I’m not tempted to build up excess that I don’t need. \u00a0Great home organization and storage will save you money in the long run.<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n

    Larger items, such as lanterns, tall candlesticks or vases, and heavy wood items are lined up neatly on shelves in a closet.\u00a0 We actually had three closets built into our playroom for the purpose of storage.\u00a0 One is for the kids toys and art supplies, one is for d\u00e9cor, and the third is our \u201cmudroom\u201d closet. (Admittedly, it’s the catch all closet!)<\/p>\n

    Wall d\u00e9cor, such as wooden signs and vintage metal signs, are stored between two rafters in the attic.\u00a0 Storing them upright makes it a little easier to find what I\u2019m looking for and also keeps them in better condition.<\/p>\n

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    How do you store entertaining items?<\/em><\/h3>\n

    I wrote a separate blog post on how I organize and store entertaining items, such as dishes, linens, and tablescape items in my dining room. \u00a0As with the rest of my decor, the two keys are consistency in decluttering and grouping like items together.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Fortunately, I have a lot of drawers in my dining room apothecary cabinet and that works perfectly for keeping these smaller items well-organized. \u00a0(You can read all about how we transformed this old apothecary into an incredibly well-functioning piece for our home over on THIS post!)<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    You can get more details about how I specifically sort, organize, and store all of my entertaining items over on THIS post.<\/a><\/strong><\/span> \u00a0Admittedly, I have a lot of it. \u00a0However, I love using it, especially now that it is really organized!<\/p>\n

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    Step Three to Organize Home Decor: Address Seasonal D\u00e9cor Separately<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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    How do you organize seasonal decor?<\/em><\/h3>\n

    Seasonal decor is a beast of its own. \u00a0We can probably all agree on that! \u00a0However, broken down into seasons and regularly purged and organized, seasonal decor doesn’t have to take over your storage. \u00a0You can organize home decor for the seasons quickly and easily!<\/p>\n

    Season specific decor is stored in bins in the attic: Christmas, Fall, Easter, Thanksgiving.\u00a0 When I pull out these bins, I decorate and then get rid of anything that I know I\u2019m not going to use<\/strong>.\u00a0 At the end of the season, I again make a small pile for our yard sale or donation of items that I no longer want. \u00a0At the same time, I also discard anything that is broken or messed up.<\/p>\n

    How do you store seasonal decor?<\/em><\/h3>\n

    Over time, we have switched all of our seasonal storage bins to THESE<\/a><\/span>.<\/a><\/strong>This style is very heavy duty and stacks easily. \u00a0They are much stronger than most of the clear or colored bins that some stores sell for seasonal color coding.<\/p>\n

    Then, we use white duct tape<\/a><\/span> and a sharpie to label the boxes.<\/strong> \u00a0It is easy to switch the tape and relabel as the storage evolves over time.<\/p>\n

    We keep all of our seasonal decor in the attic and separate from regular home decor. \u00a0Since the totes are easily stacked and labeled, seasonal decorating is much easier and more efficient.<\/p>\n

    Pro Tip: Keep your seasonal decor separate from regular home decor. \u00a0Also, limit the number of bins you are willing to store for each season. \u00a0If the decor isn’t fitting into the desired number of bins, you know it’s time to purge!<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Step Four to Organize Home Decor: Store D\u00e9cor in Plain Sight!<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Maybe this sounds really obvious or really silly, depending on how you’ve been organizing and storing your home decor. \u00a0However, hear me out!<\/p>\n

    I keep as much of my decor in rotation as possible. \u00a0If you comb through my feed, you’ll see a lot of the same decor used over and over and over! \u00a0Just a little switch of greenery or seasonal touches make it feel fresh and new again!<\/p>\n

    A stack of cutting boards or wooden bowls, for example, is a great European farmhouse aesthetic and is also a great way to keep your favorites on display! \u00a0Usually, I keep my mortar and pestle collection in one of my cubby cabinets. They look nice and are easily accessible when I want to use one in a vignette or to hold a plant.<\/p>\n

    Pro Tip: Invest in decor pieces that you truly love and can be used year round. \u00a0Also look for pieces that can serve different functions and be styled in different areas of your home. \u00a0You can keep your home looking fresh without having a ton of seasonal decor. \u00a0At the\u00a0same time, you are filling\u00a0your home with curated pieces that speak to your unique style.<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Throw Pillows<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n

    I don\u2019t actually change my throw pillows very often.\u00a0 When I do, it is to add a touch of texture or a seasonal style.\u00a0 I also try to buy throw pillows that have removable covers.\u00a0 These covers are taken off, folded neatly in one of the drawers, and the pillow itself is reused.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Pillow covers can easily be folded neatly in a drawer. \u00a0Or, if you have extra closet space, hang them with a skirt hanger. \u00a0What a great way to shop your own stash when you want to switch up your decor!<\/p>\n

    However, I do have some pillows that do not have removable covers.\u00a0 I keep them in totes in the attic, grouped by color, and labeled as such.\u00a0 Season-specific throw pillows are stored in my seasonal bins.<\/p>\n

    You can also store throw pillows and throw blankets in plain sight!<\/strong>\u00a0 Added to a vintage basket underneath the coffee table, they add texture, character, and a curated-over-time look!<\/p>\n

    (My husband still thinks I have too many, but hey\u2026.we won\u2019t talk about his CD collection that takes up the entire apothecary cabinet under the TV!\u00a0 Ha!)<\/p>\n

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    Greenery<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n

    I have a lot less faux greenery than I used to, but I still love mixing it with my real plants.\u00a0 Seasonal greenery is stored in the seasonal bins.\u00a0 Greenery that could be used year round is kept in a deep drawer.\u00a0 Storing it this way keeps it looking nice and it doesn\u2019t get smashed by other d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n

    If this drawer starts getting full, I know it\u2019s time to clean out.<\/strong>\u00a0 There really is only so much faux greenery you can use, right?!<\/p>\n

    I have a small group of faux, potted plants that are lined up on one of the shelves.\u00a0 Again, they won\u2019t get smashed by other d\u00e9cor this way. \u00a0Also, I can quickly access them and switch them around.\u00a0 I find myself buying a lot less faux greenery because I can easily see what I already have.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Step Five to Organize Home Decor: Choose the Right Storage Pieces<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Over on my IG this week, I\u2019ll be sharing a cabinet that I\u2019ve been hunting for a few months!\u00a0 A good piece is always worth the wait!\u00a0 Thrift stores, vintage markets, and antique stores are my favorite places to look for furniture!<\/p>\n

    While I personally prefer vintage, there are a lot of great cabinets and dressers out there with a beautiful aesthetic, won\u2019t break the bank, and have great function.\u200b<\/p>\n

    Here are some furniture ideas to consider:<\/em><\/h3>\n