Since the lockdowns, we have worked our way around our whole house getting rid of everything we no longer need or want. It is so much better for us and has made such a difference.
We had a play room filled with every toy for our children, and most things were never played with, so we sorted through everything together with the children and anything the children wanted to keep was moved into their bedrooms. The rest were either got rid of if broken or donated. We redecorated, bought new furniture and changed the room into a home office/ home classroom. Only items for that room is put in there.
Every room had the same treatment. Everything sorted through, things got rid of, room redecorated, new furniture bought specifically for that room instead of the mixture of furniture we had in previous homes.
All drawers and units have set items in them for example in the lounge, one cupboard on the TV stand has everything related to the games console and nothing else is put in there. It's the only place in the whole house they are kept. Everything has its place. No more hunting around trying to find things.
It's made a huge difference. We all know where things are. Everything looks immaculate because when we leave a room to go out somewhere or to go to bed, we tidy things away and straighten up furnishings. It's become something now we just do without thinking. Having less things in our home is so much better for us. Chores don't take long now. It's done as it's needed. Kitchen surfaces are wiped after each use, washing up done straight after meals, oven cleaned after use. We can chill out more now and relax. There are less arguments about tidying up or not being able to find something. We have more time now for quality family time and if ever we get unexpected guests, it's fine. It's always tidy and guest ready.