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We love a carefully curated home. I kept going to Pinterest and Instagram for inspiration and tips on how to style my home but it was falling flat. Don’t get me wrong the pictures were great but they left me more frustrated than inspired. I quickly realized that those photos were great to look at but that is it. That day I arranged my house in ways that worked for me instead of what was just aesthetically pleasing to look at. Only I know what works for me and what doesn’t.
The reality is that I am a full-time mom and full-time employee - so most days my house isn't my top priority. I had to design systems to make sure the house was functioning best for us, create structure but ease, and overall ensure our house was a safe haven for us.
My first home was a little over 600 sq ft so I learned that everything should have a place. Clutter creates chaos within a home. I personally thrive in a little organized chaotic situation but I realized my toddler was getting the idea that clutter was the norm. A harsh reality. I had to rearrange a lot, throw things away, and change my outlook on how I value space. The two things I focused on were functionality and systems.
I built systems throughout my home to ensure it would run with minimal effort. I know certain days correlate with certain tasks. For example, I do laundry on certain days no matter how much or how little is in the basket. I know while my daughter is in the bath I clean the kitchen counters. I clean by room so that I am not running from room to room all day.
For my house to function to the best of its ability things need to be easy. Organization is key and less is more. All like things together, baskets in each room when I don't have time to put things back in their place, and set up for the next day. My home and days are smooth because they are set up with function and ease in mind.
An aesthetically pleasing house is great, but a functional house is chef's kiss.
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