How to Declutter Targeted Areas

Transform Your Home One Space at a Time

Learn how to reclaim your rooms—and your peace of mind—with targeted decluttering strategies.

Learning how to declutter your home can totally change your space and lift your mood. It’s difficult to concentrate and get things done when your home is cluttered. Not to mention the amount of time you waste looking for things or moving stuff out of your way.

By having a good sort out, your whole mood changes and you’re much more able (and willing) to knock things off your to-do list. In short, decluttering creates a more calming space, which translates to your mind.

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How to declutter a messy room with books, clothes, and boxes being sorted by hand

Simple Decluttering Tips to Get You StartedLet’s face it, we all accumulate things we no longer need and hang on to for far too long. We think that we may need it one day or that we might find a use for it if we just keep it. In reality, that day rarely comes, and if it does, we probably can’t find it anyway! So, you may as well get rid of that extra clutter and reclaim your space.

This page provides you with all the tools you need to effectively declutter each area of your home. I’ve separated the how-to guides by area as each one has its own unique challenges and specific needs. This way you can work your way through decluttering your home starting wherever you need it the most.

To find more general advice on how to declutter, try my page on decluttering tips.

How To Declutter a Closet

A cluttered closet can make getting dressed a much more stressful experience than it needs to be. And don’t even get me started on putting laundry away; it’s a nightmare. This was my experience until I decluttered and totally reorganized my closet.

Even though I had a reasonably sized closet, it was badly designed and lacked any real storage area other than hanging clothes. Here’s how I transformed my closet from a cluttered mess into an organized haven where everything has its place and is easy to find.

Before and After:
Closet Decluttering Transformation

See How a Little Simplicity Transforms Everything

With the clutter cleared and every item thoughtfully placed, this once-overwhelming space now feels open, serene, and functional. These photos show how even small changes can create a sense of calm and clarity in your everyday routine.

Left-side view of an organized closet featuring folded clothes, cubby shoe storage, and categorized hanging items—demonstrating how to declutter your wardrobe.
Center view of a neatly organized closet with color-coded clothing, labeled storage bins, and folded jeans—showing how to declutter effectively.
Right-side view of an organized closet featuring folded clothes, cubby shoe storage, and categorized hanging items—demonstrating how to declutter your wardrobe.

How to Declutter Clothes

Sorting through clothes can feel overwhelming, especially if you have a large collection. This guide will help you assess your wardrobe critically, focusing on factors like fit, style, and frequency of wear.

You’ll discover methods for categorizing your clothes, as well as tips for maintaining a functional closet moving forward. With a clear strategy, you can turn your clothing collection into a selection that truly reflects your personal style. Here’s how to declutter clothes. 

Cluttered wooden dresser overflowing with piles of clothes, shoes, and baskets—showing a before example of why you need to learn how to declutter.

How to Declutter Shoes

Shoes are essential yet can take up valuable space if not organized properly. This page will provide you with strategies for assessing your shoe collection, helping you decide which pairs you truly wear and love. You’ll learn how to store your shoes effectively, ensuring they remain in good condition while being easily accessible. With a well-organized shoe collection, you can simplify your daily routine and enhance your overall wardrobe.

Neatly organized collection of shoes arranged by type and color on open racks—an example of how to declutter your footwear with style and order.

Decluttering Different Areas of Your Home

Decluttering isn’t one-size-fits-all—it varies by what you’re organizing. Whether you’re sorting through books, make-up, toys, or paper, the goal is the same: to keep what adds value and let go of what no longer serves you. For book lovers, it’s about curating a meaningful collection. With make-up, it’s about maintaining a fresh and functional routine. Toy organization can foster creativity and involve your kids in the process, while tackling paper clutter helps bring clarity and control. Each guide provides targeted tips to help you simplify, organize, and enjoy your space with less mess and more intention.

🌿 Ready to Clear the Clutter?

If today’s guide helped you feel more in control, don’t stop here. Little by little, space by space—you’re creating a home that supports the life you want.

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