If your home is like many today, you not only have what is called a
front room; you also have a family room. It is also possible that
it is referred to as a great room because it often connects the
kitchen area as part of the room. Whichever applies, when it is
messy, it won't be as attractive and nobody will want to use the
space for any family-related activities. So, let's do something
about that, shall we?
Let's begin by doing a once over walk-through as if you were a
visitor.
Take your time and observe any clutter. If you see the clutter, it
is likely your family members and guests do as well. To make this
room inviting, we're going to reduce the number of *things* in this
room and make it more homey.
Clutter can consist of many things often overlooked as simply 'the
way it is'. Even if it is magazines or newspapers laying about, or
several pairs of shoes here and there, it can add up to a large
amount of clutter. Once again as has been recommended in, grab some
laundry baskets or boxes and begin placing all items that don't
belong in the family room into them.
The idea is to then take these things to the areas of the house that
they belong, in order to make your de-cluttering that much easier.
If you're not going to have time to read those magazines or
newspapers, get rid of them by taking them to the recycling center in
your area. Why hold on to them if you're not going to read them,
right? Take all the toys in the basket to their owners' rooms and
have them place them where they belong (in an organized manner, of
course!). Shoes should be returned to the room where their wearer
lives.
Now that you've delivered the baskets or boxes to the appropriate
locations, go back and continue to look at this room as a visitor sees
it. You should see a marked improvement, but you're not done yet!
The next to do on your list is to tackle the furniture. If you
witness fingerprints and dust deep enough to write a ransom note in,
it is time to get out the dust cloth! However, if you can't even
see the top of your furniture, you will need to take care of the flat
surfaces first by removing all papers, etc. The fact is that flat
surfaces collect papers, no matter what the surface is: tabletops,
armoires, desks, or floors. Once you have removed all unnecessary
items from all flat surfaces, you'll be more likely to keep them
clear later. Once your flat surfaces are clear, give them a once-over
with a furniture polish (if appropriate) or glass cleaner (if
appropriate).
Next on the list is to run the vacuum—don't worry about getting
the edges and moving furniture—just vacuum the places you can get
easily. Chances are if you can't reach the areas easily, no one
has been able to deposit large amounts of dirt or tracks back there,
either.
Let's now turn our attention to the TV set. Can you see your TV
through the dust and fingerprints? If not, give it a once-over with
the rag and some glass cleaner and do the same with your stereo
cabinet.
One last area to inspect: all the corners of the room. Are there any
cobwebs in the corners? If so, grab a feather duster and knock
'em down.
You have successfully tackled your family room and it is ready for
family and visitors to admire. Congratulations! Now purpose to
keep it that way, okay? It was a lot of hard work but, if you stay
on top of the clutter, it will be much easier to maintain in the
future.
And, don't hesitate to enlist the family's support by encouraging
them to pick up after themselves!
Source:
http://www.moorehomeschool.com/household-tips/organizing-your-home-the-family-room/
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