Friends of mine recently employed a professional declutterer. A WHAT? I hear you cry but yes; some people do earn their living by helping other people declutter their homes. In fact there is a whole industry out there, try googling declutter or try this website – www.apdo-uk.co.uk

My friends are delighted with the service they have received. Apparently, their declutterer helped them to decide what items needed taking to the council tip, which things to keep, how to arrange their free standing furniture to achieve the most decluttered look and what to put away.

It’s the putting away that intrigues me. Assuming that you don’t dispose of all your clothes and possessions, to achieve the objective you need storage space. Modern houses, in particular, are designed to maximise the use of expensive land and meet planning targets on density, therefore, room sizes are getting smaller and the space for storage furniture is at a premium. Creative use of bespoke furniture in difficult spaces is one solution but you will also need to maximise the use of wardrobes. Bedroom furniture with sliding doors may be one solution to achieving the Tardis Effect. The best way to an uncluttered home life is to adopt the minimalist look that is becoming so popular in interior design. Simple flat doors on wardrobes can make a room look bigger, they need less cleaning and, added bonus, cost less. Particularly popular of late are plain  high gloss doors. However, I have recently noticed a trend to plain wooden and satin lacquered doors, to get that uncluttered look simplicity is everything.

But decluttering the bedroom isn’t everything, minimalist living room furniture can create that Zen like air of tranquilty as well, and for those who work from home, an uncluttered office and a neat and tidy workspace are essential aids to productivity.