20 Simple ways to declutter your home

With Summer around the corner, now is the perfect time to clear away any junk, get organised and start afresh.

Here in the UK we hoard over five times more stuff than our european neighbours - and over half of us know we're holding onto things longer than we should.

Decluttering reduces stress and gives space and energy to your home. And lets face it, living with less stuff makes us appreciate what we have more. So let us inspire you to have a good old clear out this month. With these expert tips and nifty storage solutions, it is super simple to whip your home into shape - and keep it that way!

LOVE YOUR LABELS

You may have more storage boxes than a sorting office, but remember they also need decluttering. Try labelling each one for instant identification, too. Go for clear boxes so the contents are visible.

ROLL WITH IT

Another problem area is the towel & linen cupboard. You really don't need more than 2 sets of bed linen per bed and 2-3 towels per person. Try rolling your towels into tight tubes rather than folding them, to create space and create instant hotel chic.

BOOTIFUL

If your car boot is always full of junk, try collapsible storage bags with handles so you can easily transport items to the house or garage- particularly useful for outdoors items, sports kits & gym wear.

GOOD MEMORIES

Sorting out photos is a subject my clients always ask about. Get that box out of the loft and throw away any that give you a bad memory. Then create an album that brings you nothing but happiness. Do the same with your phone pictures, keep only your favourites and put them into albums.

DIVIDE & CONQUER

Wether you've got a messy kitchen, bedroom or office drawers, dividers are your best friend. And theres no need to spend your money on them. You can easily fashion your own from old boxes or cardboard.

CHILDS PLAY

If toys are taking over your kids rooms, involve them in deciding which to donate to charity and they'll feel more willing to part with them. Like adults with clothes children gravitate towards 20 percent of their toys 80% of the time. You dont need to throw out loads but they wont miss the odd game or toy.

SCAN & SHRED

When paperwork starts piling up, ditch some - just check you dont need it first. If you dont need hard copies, scan and save documents to your cloud or drive then shred the original.

SALON STYLE

Fasten hooks to the inside of the bathroom or bedroom cupboards, then use them to hang your hairdryer and straighteners.

GET EVERYONE INVOLVED

Ask messy members of your household for idea`s on how to keep things tidy. Your kids may come up with a way they actually find fun, such as ordering their toys by colour.

MULTI USE STORAGE

Banish bulging kitchen cupboards by housing cling film, foil and other essentials in a simple magazine file. Secure the file to the inside of the door with glue or hooks. New storage in minutes.

SUSPENDED SPICES

Heres a clever trick to clear your kitchen cupboard and keep your spice collection tidy. Firstly chuck out and out of date spices. Next, glue magnets to clear clip glass jars and under kitchen cabinets to create stylish spice racks.

BOXING CLEVER

The lounge is often the most used room in the home, so tackle a declutter methodically. Label 4 boxes 'KEEP' 'CHUCK' 'DONATE' 'REHOME' and your job will become easier. Be ruthless. You don't need magazines from months ago.

AVOID DISTRACTIONS

Put a large box in the room your decluttering. Throw in anything that doesn't belong in that room and re home them only when you are done. That way you will avoid endlessly walking room to room, getting distracted.

WONDER WARDROBE

Statistics reveal there are 2.4 billion items of clothing lying unworn for a year or more in UK wardrobes. Work on the 1 in 1 out rule. When you buy a new item of clothing donate something similar to charity. You will feel more in control of your possessions rather than letting them control you.

BATHROOM BLISS

A clutter hot spot! But you can have an organised bathroom. Only display toiletries you use regularly - store others away and ask yourself 'do i really need these out of date lotions?' If you lack storage, think outside the box. Hang a shelf above the door or toilet or any neglected space, use spice racks above the mirror for makeup and toiletries and towel rails on the back of the door.

CLUTTER FREE CAR

Put toys, crayons and snacks in plastic boxes. Keep a rubbish bag handy, but away from small children.

RECYCLED RACK

Fix and old wine rack to the kitchen wall and use as an organiser for everyday kitchen items such as washing up cloths.

THE ODDS & ENDS BOX

Even in a particularly organised home, you'll never put everything back in its correct place instantly, so be realistic. Keep a basket in the hallway or invest in a stair box and throughout the day, throw in items that need putting away around the house. Whiz around at the end of each day to pop them items back.

CREATE KITCHEN KARMA

Use high kitchen units for rarely used items, but consider how useful they even are. get rid of that fondue set or household appliance gathering dust, give it to someone who will actually use it and you'll feel better once its gone.

GOODBYE CABLE CHAOS

If you have an office drawer full of computer cables and phone chargers, you can make your own storage system for free, using old toilet rolls simply tape them together and slot into a drawer.