Redecorating your Hattiesburg, MS, home can be more economical than a total remodel. Changing paint colors, adding new furniture, or installing an updated rug can transform the personality of your home or apartment.

If you’re interested in creating more functional spaces, you have many options. Space-saving pieces make creating a corner office in a bedroom or den easy. Portable and rolling storage shelves and cabinets can help tame clutter and help you work more efficiently.

Reclaim Your Space and Time: Get Rid of Clutter

Think about what you can eliminate before decorating or bringing new items into your home or apartment. Clutter in a home not only wastes space but also wastes your time. A closet full of clothes you haven't worn in three years only frustrates you when you must dress in a hurry. The kitchen or office drawer that serves as a catch-all for old mail and trinkets makes it difficult to find necessary items. Donate or toss unneeded items, and make room for the things you use every day.

Create a Dedicated Office Space

If you're like many people who now work from home, you may struggle to find a suitable place to work. Working from a sofa may sound comfortable, but the distractions you face can challenge your time management. The temptation to watch television while working or take a relaxation break can eat into your work time.

 If your dining room table is your office, you may find yourself moving laptops, books, and monitors at the end of the day, only to set them up again the following day. Consider creating a dedicated area where you can leave your work tools. That way, you always know where things are, and you can manage your time better because you don’t waste it moving equipment at the beginning and end of your workday. Invest in an appropriate desk and chair to help you work comfortably. Rolling file cabinets and storage shelves can help keep your papers and supplies organized.

Make the Most of Your Living Room

Dividing your living space into zones offers more options if you have family members with different interests. Consider creating a nook for reading if you live in a smaller home or apartment. Add a comfortable chair, lamp, and small side table to a corner. Include a storage ottoman as a place to keep board games. Your games are organized and ready for your family or friends to enjoy, and the ottoman gives you extra seating or serves as a game-playing surface.

Take advantage of vertical space on your walls by installing floating shelves. They make an attractive display space while keeping the walls from looking cluttered.

Make Your Home Your Happy Space

Whether you live in an apartment or a house, decluttering your home can help you manage your time and space. Redecorating and repurposing furniture and other items can make better use of the available square footage and make your home your happy space.

If your space can no longer accommodate your various needs, contact Melissa Ward of Realty Executives at 601-270-3916 to help you find a more suitable home.

 Provided By: Shirley Martin