DECLUTTER WITH ME: Home Office (Partial KonMari Method: Paper, Stationery, Office Supplies, Books)
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- Äas pÅ™idán 5. 09. 2024
- IT'S FINALLY HERE! Sticking to some of the KonMari principles, I'm kicking off my "Declutter With Me" series by tackling my home office. And boy was it in desperate need of a good decluttering! It houses papers, books, stationery, office supplies... It's where I work AND play, and I'm SO EXCITED for you to see the final product.
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Laura
Love how you are so honest and down to earth about your space. It helps to see the before (mess) and after (neat room). Thank you so much.
This is a REAL video. I appreciate it. The videos I have seen people don't have REAL STUFF (like tons of bic pens). #GreatJOB
Excellent Video! Forgive me for the intrusion, I would love your opinion. Have you thought about - Mahorrla Control Clutter Method (probably on Google)? It is a smashing one off guide for decluttering your home minus the normal expense. Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my work colleague at last got astronomical results with it.
Excellent video content! Forgive me for butting in, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you heard about - Mahorrla Control Clutter Method (google it)? It is an awesome one off guide for decluttering your home minus the headache. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my mate after many years got excellent success with it.
I LOVED this video!! Your energy, your honesty, showing the whole process and finishing the project within one video. Just loved this!! I may have watched this video a couple times before tackling my own craftroom/office 🤣
Wow! I really thought your "mess" would be worse than it was....thank you for so thoroughly sharing all the steps! And your new setup looks fabulous!!!
I am creating a new office in my bedroom closet. It's a lot of work, but it's super functional and I'm already using and enjoying it. Lots of steps: painting, new shelving units, new shelves, get rid of closet doors, new curtains, new office chair, donating A LOT of books I never thought I would get rid of, nosy cat who is getting underfoot, nosy husband who is getting underfoot, emptying, consolidating, and SO MUCH heart wrenching giving away things. But, totally worth it, because the new space is going to look so calm and spacious.
You're so lucky to be from Ireland! I have a lot of Irish grandparents, however, not close enough to grab an automatic Ireland citizenship, unfortunately. I'd still like to visit some day, though. People always ask if I'm from Ireland due to the way I speak.
My limited office space is in my bedroom. I'm currently trying to gather all my office supplies and limit them to my Victorian era secretary desk. It's one of those roll top desks. I'm watching office decluttering videos for inspiration.
First video of yours I've seen; already in love with your channel. I couldn't place your accent until you literally said where you were from- d'oh! I'm glad you mentioned, because not realizing would have bugged me throughout the entire video x'D
Just wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed this video. I may have a slight decluttering-video addiction... and irl-decluttering addiction... but I've realized that there's a certain level of quality that I appreciate in these videos that seems hard for some folks to balance, and you appear to have hit the bullseye, hence my instant subscription.
I love this! Functionality on one side, coziness on the other. I needed to see this video; in fact I specifically looked for it.
Very enjoyable video Laura. Just love the reading nook you created
Love love love your declutter and KonMari series! And I love your personality. Your videos keep me sane after working, going to school, being a mom, cleaning and tidying 🤩
Thank you for this video. My office is ten times worse. I really appreciated the advice you gave. I'm going to take out all of my things just like you did and then really think about the idea of "Does this bring me joy?" It's not something I often think about. I also like your idea of categorizing the items and keeping them all together when you put them back in your office. Thinking about how the space is going to be used is also a great idea. I loved seeing the before and after photos as well. Thank you.
Brilliant change!
Looking great! I’m impressed by the fact that you look so well put together-I do all this in pjs looking like a HOT MESS!!!!
If it helps, I FELT like a hot mess. Sweaty work! 😂 The only reason I get dressed is because I have to bring my daughter to school. Most weekends you'll find me in pjs too. 🙂
Fabulous! Well done! I had the weekend off work this week and spent yesterday going through a wardrobe and large chest of drawers. I now have a huge bag to take to Barnados and I still have one wardrobe and a cupboard to do next yaaay! Looking forward to your decluttering series and fingers crossed for your new home, hugs x
Great video. Great job.
You did a great job! I love the new setup. It's always good to go vertical when you want to maximize space like you did with the bookshelves. The new lamp and file cabinet are really nice. Gotta love Ikea! 😠Wishing you lots of luck in the house situation. ðŸ‘😊
Love the new layout of your office! You have definitely inspired me to declutter some closets and rooms this summer!
When you move, only take what you love, love , love!
Absolutely! I have to say, I did notice that the vast majority of what I got rid of was stuff I only accumulated SINCE moving here. So that's something!
One of the biggest benefits for me is that, bar my clothes (which are between the closet and laundry room), toiletries (of which there are very few and all of which are in the bathroom), and a small amount of knick-knacks (which are in the living room), my office houses all my belongings. Handy to have most things in one place!
Loved seeing scout! Such a beautiful girl! And I love these videos. I'm dreading my living room declutter 😥
I have a desk that, honestly, made your "before" desk look pristine. Unfortunately, mine is built in and cannot be switched out for something that works better. I think that has been the hardest part when it comes to organizing it; the space doesn't necessarily work for me, but I have to do the best with it because I really can't change it much. I have cleaned it up in the past only to have it get bad again almost instantly. But, I am not one to give up, so that will be what I tackle next ... again. Thanks for the inspiration!
No judgement!!! I have been battling major depression, new jobs, and I just got married. My whole is upside down! Also kudos to moving furniture in your dress!!!
We found out at the beginning of the month that we will have to move also. We are rushing to clean organize and pack our things as we expect to be downsizing quite a bit and only have until the end of the month to complete everything. This helped me greatly with motivation. Now I just need to be able to let some (really many) things go.
It looks wonderful! I have too many projects to tackle around the house but up next will be repainting the kitchen and cabinets. Maybe I can find some more things to let go of in there but it has stayed pretty good since the big konmari declutter last year. My problem is the end of my counter that always collects things as if people can't stand to see it clean LOL! Hopefully fresh paint will help the kids see it as a fresh clean space not to clutter up:) Great video as always, your cheerful personality is so uplifting!
A basket for "stuff" may help at least keep it contained (and maybe a basket of fruit as well). For us mail seems to travel and filter around the house, so having a dedicated tray or basket for that may help. (speaking for myself who has no dedicated tray for mail)
Oh my goodness, I'm struggling with that spot too, Lindsay! A clear surface is like an open invitation to my husband and daughter to fill it up as quickly as possible. It's a constant battle! I use my patented "box method", whereby I take everything off it, put it all in a big box, and stash it in a closet. Then, whenever I have a few minutes, I'll go through it and put some items away. It keeps the space clear (some of the time, at least), but doesn't require prolonged tidying periods. Anything that never seems to leave the box gets added to the 'donate' pile.
Thanks Laura!!! This is fantastic motivation. I don't know how I missed this. And yes, would love to see an Office Tour!!!
We'll be moving in a few weeks so I might leave it until we're all settled in the new house. Otherwise any tour I put up now will already be out of date next month. 😉
Thanks a lot Laura! I really love what you did with your office :) I would also like to see how you tidied up and organised your paper please. I am at the paper category and am stuck at the moment and stalling the decluttering process... Good luck with the house!! I will keep my fingers crossed for you! Have a nice day!!
looks great. Everyone needs a nice reading nook. Fingers crossed for your new home😊
I haven't been able to declutter this summer because of a broken knee. I can't stand for too long and tire easily. I am slowly getting back into daily tidying. One small space at a time.
Kathy B.
Oh, ouch! Hope it heals up very soon!
It looks so much better with the furniture in the new layout. Nice work!
Looks so good, great job!
Thanks so much, Cassie! Our audiences are very similar. (In fact, we share a lot of subscribers because you're frequently mentioned in my feed. ðŸ˜) I'd love to collab, if you're up for it. I'm thinking something along the lines of cleaning hacks for busy homes... Would love to know what you think. 🙂
@@HowToGYST hello how are you
I have been de-cluttering all of my storage spaces... especially the things I don't use that often that are tucked away but I feel some compulsion to keep them.
Can't wait to see more of your journey!!
I think the more you get rid of, the more you realise you can live without. There are things I kept from previous decluttering sprees that I now realise I no longer need. So just keep chipping away at it. Ever step, no matter how small, is progress. 😊
Hahahahahah...you're so cute. I'd be grateful AF if my office looked that clean and put together as yours does at the beginning LOL
Thank you for your marvelous video! Great advice and mentoring as always! I wonder if you might like the cubicle bookshelf next to the office window placed horizontally along the adjoining wall to it's left, additionally possibly placing the unit of drawers to their left. The round mirror would then look great above that. Just a thought. Another option for placing the desk would be away from the walls, rather centralized in the room facing the alternate placement of the horizontal shelves. The chair and plant could then be placed in the corner to the left of the window or wherever it fits the best. Whatever works best of course. Looking forward as always to more more more videos! *Laura, please invest in some sliders to move furniture!
It would cover an outlet, which is where I usually plug in my studio lights when I'm recording. I'm also using the side of the bookcases as a sort of vision board/place to hang my daughter's pictures, so I can see them from my desk. 😊
I did a whole house declutter and am now try to purge three objects a day. That will be about a thousand objects in my year( moving goal). I am in a very diff stage of life , a very very downsized senior.
Wow, that's an admirable goal! Do you think you have a thousand pieces of clutter in your home currently? I suppose you'll probably accumulate a few bits over the course of the year too.
How to Get Your Shit Together Very challenging , since I am very downsized, but items do wear out, break, are simply used up or are gifted.
Very inspiring! Good luck with the house!!
Thank you for the inspiration! I am taking time off at the end of the month and want to clean my house! Congratulations on the house!
Thank you, Kiki! Nothing set in stone yet but we're hopeful!
That's wonderful about taking time off to tackle your home. Do you know which space you want to declutter first?
I'm looking forward to seeing that Ikea trip in your monthly spending review. 😉 I'm also excited to see some of those book titles in your office.
It will definitely be included in the monthly spending review. Quite a few unplanned purchases, but I'm delighted with them. Definite joy sparkers. 😉 Thinking of doing an in-depth office tour, including what's on my bookshelves. Whatcha think?
This has given me the inspo to get on with my spare room. Just a shame I have to go to work!xxx
I love the name of your channel. lol
Thank you! 🙂
Wow! You did an awesome job!
Nice job. I'm sure you'll enjoy your office a lot more now.
It si sunday, it is raining, it is early... so I may just do the same with mine... thanks for the inspiration!
Brilliant! You'll be so satisfied when it's done. I love my new space. I feel so much calmer and so much more productive! Best of luck with yours. 😊
Very nice! Slide that palm about a foot to the left, would you? It looks a bit uncomfortable behind the chair, lol!
Omg I absolutely love Enid Blyton books! I used to read them when I was young and I would like to read few of them again, where did you buy them? 😊
TK Maxx. ðŸ˜
How to Get Your Shit Together Thank you 😊
Nice job I am inspired to start this task!
Hurray! Go for it! What space are you going to declutter?
How to Get Your Shit Together my home office! Mine is about 10 x as cluttered. Lived here 11 years and sooooooo much
Going by category might be the best option for you. Break things down into broad categories (eg. papers, office supplies, books & reference material, etc.) Then remove one at a time and work on it before moving onto the next. When you're all done and the space is empty, then clean and re-organise the setup, and start putting everything back. 🙂
The reveal is amazing! ðŸ˜
I love it so much! Everything has its own little "home", and I know where everything is. And now that my desk is clear again, I feel so much more inspired and productive. ðŸ˜
Great job Laura. Looking forward to more! It's Sunday here in Australia, its also Mothers Day! You are a wonderful mum. 😚
Aw, thank you so much, Jem. 💖 We already celebrated back in March, because that's when Mother's Day is in Ireland. I might have a sneaky lie-in tomorrow though. 😉
How to Get Your Shit Together my mum passed away suddenly 6 years ago. Mothers Day can be painful for me. Thank you for bringing some joy to my day by taking time to reply to me. It means a lot. xoxo
Oh goodness, I'm so terribly sorry, Jem. I can't even imagine how painful that must be. My mother's father passed away on her wedding anniversary (also Valentine's Day) and it makes that time of year very hard for her. I hope you have lots of happy memories you can hold onto. x
Wow! I think I'm going to do this when I move to my new house. I'll be a slight bigger house but I have so much cluttered stuff here and in my dad's office, that I really need to get rid of some of it. Next month I'll take 15 days off and start everything.
Best to do it BEFORE your move if you can. That way you're not just carrying clutter with you. 😊
As someone who is moving into a house later on - a house with a home office!!! - I would love to see such a tour.
I know, I was so thrilled! I love my little space. And it's right at the front of the house so I have a lovely view of our front garden and neighbourhood out the window. The only downside is that there's no light fixture in it. Hence the need for lamps.
Hoping to record a tour very soon!
My new home office will have views as well. Can't wait! Looking forward to your tour of the room.
It's finally time I'm soooooo glad! :D :D :D Sadly I have an exam coming up but after that I'll watch this video and get some decluttering done - thank you so much!
Funnily enough, the next space I was going to tackle was the master closet! 😠Best of luck in your exam! What subject are you taking?
Yay I'm so lucky thank you so much! I'm majoring in history but have to take a few extra classes from different subjects so this time the bible.
I'm tackling my bedroom next and it will likely take forever and 3 days!
well done - must be so satisfying to walk in to work now
It really, really is! And to curl up in my chair at the end of the day and read a book or do a crossword puzzle. It's my happy place!
Thanks so much for watching, Astra. Do you have a space you plan on tackling?
Been working my way through a 4 page list of small bite sized areas in my house, I also had the whole guest and travel issue, so you have re-inspired me to finish the last page of my list. But the office area always seems to be a disaster zone, as it gets used so much, so going to do that today. Thanks for the kick up the bum.
Oh, best of luck with it! I've tried putting systems in place based on how I use the office (eg. pens and paper nearby because I'm always scribbling notes, camera gear hidden away so I'm not looking at cables and things, most used notebook actually on the desk instead of on the shelves out of reach, etc.)
Sounds like you're making great progress on that list! Lists are great because there's always an end. You can see your progress, and get the satisfaction of ticking things off. Go you!
Let me know how you get on with your office. And don't fret if it takes more than a day! Mine did. 😊
Soo satisfying to watch!! ðŸ˜ðŸ˜
Try sitting in it and working in it. 😉 So thrilled with how it turned out. Hoping I can keep it this way with just a few minutes of maintenance a week.
P.S. Am about to start sourcing googly eyes. 😜
How to Get Your Shit Together Yes, it's wayyy easier to enjoy as a passive viewer sitting on my butt!! OMG, the mere sliver of possibility that my visualization dreams may become a reality has filled me with a joy so profound!!!!!! ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜
I think the key word is sets here, Sets of Crystal. Sets of linens. Sets of sterling. Sets of Waterford. I am trying to sell since children do not want!
Remember that just because something is a set doesn't mean it can't be separated. If you only love one piece, keep it and let the rest go. If you're having trouble selling, donate. Let someone else love and look after them, with the added benefit of increased profits for your chosen charity.
Love it! Told you I'd get motivated to do mine. Going to work on it today. And I LOVE the chair! Xoxo
Whoop! Best of luck with it, Melanie! Are you focusing on your desk, or also surrounding areas, papers, etc?
How to Get Your Shit Together Area. This is where I have all my scrapbooking supplies, and all the stuff I need to go through for my scrapbooks to organize before I start. But I need to start!
Can you pull it all out? It's a lot of work but it's SO worth it. Then categorise by type to give you a better idea of how/where to store it.
How to Get Your Shit Together I'll do my best!!! Thanks for all the encouragement
Happy to help! Best of luck with it! Let me know how you get on.
I surely hope you inspire me to do the same !!! TY
I like the placement of the mirror. I was going to suggest that you could get one of those easel type set ups and place your mirror on it without having to put it on the wall.
It would need to be a very sturdy easel because it's a heavy mirror! Hopefully we'll be home-owners (again) soon so that'll give me some more options. But I have to say, I really like where it is right now. 🙂
so do I. that's the first thing that caught my eye in the corner. sides, the more I thought of it, the more I thought it would take up more space than you'd like.
In feng shui, they say whatever is reflected in a mirror is multiplied, so hopefully some enjoyable time sitting in the chair reading is coming your way, Laura!
It's already been my way, and is just about to come back around. 😉 I love that it reflects the plant too. It's like my own little private jungle. 😂
I would love to see an office tour!
Hurray! Will record one soon. 😠Do you have a space you want to tackle?
I really struggle with my home office. I just have too much going on. It's all in more than one place. I need to decide where it will all go?
Your office doesn't look so bad... 30 minutes of quickly going thru it, 10 minutes of dusting/cleaning, and a good carpet cleaning and you're done
Carpet definitely needs to be cleaned! I bought some stuff at the supermarket but it may require a professional.
I need a advice, pleas help! My mom keeps using my apartment as a storage of broken junk. I told her no a million times, but she just comes and dumps it, and tells me I cant toss it. I don't have a space for my things I use. How can I deal with her?
Do you live with your Mom? If not, toss the stuff and tell her it's your home and not a dump. Hopefully she'll get the point.
Kathy B.
This was excellent! And all that matching furniture is to die for. 😠Damn I wish we had an IKEA here. XD
Sending you good vibes for the house offer going through!
My big project is helping my mom clean out her house. Both of our stuff is mixed up together, so tackling it together is really the only way to go. ^^;
Oh, good luck with that! Sometimes decluttering with others can be hard, but often it's much easier! I tackled some sentimental things with my husband before we moved and he helped me see how silly it was to hold onto so many things.
And yes, IKEA is amazing. 😂 My husband hates it and wanted me to just get a drawer unit on Amazon but I was like, "But then it won't match!" 😂
YES! I needed this today, my friend! We are in the new house and trying to declutter and downsize. I have found that I need to STOP reorganizing and remember that I am DOWNSIZING. Big difference!!!!
Yes! No point re-organising junk. 😉 It really helped me to take everything out of the space. Obviously tiring and time-consuming, but it made a big difference and helped me see things a lot more clearly. Do you have a particular space you want to tackle first?
How to Get Your Shit Together , my office/stationary/art supplies!!!
Always a tough one! Get yourself as comfortable as you can, and have snacks and drinks on hand. Take regular breaks too. It will be a long process. As long as you're prepared for that, and you know that you'll definitely get to the finish line if you just keep plugging away, you'll be fine. 🙂
How to Get Your Shit Together Need any B6 Tomoe River Paper inserts? I'll donate my stuff to your pile!☺☺☺☺
😂 I've actually been dying to try the Tomoe River paper. Is it as smooth as everyone says?
Love your owl picture. Did you paint it?
I did, thank you. 🙂
Wow! I love owls.
Kathy B.
What happen to the maybe pile? Do you find that the white furniture gets dirty fast?
Most of the 'maybe' pile was kept, but some was dumped or donated. Even of the items I kept, most of them belonged elsewhere in the house so only a small amount ended up back in the office.
I genuinely haven't noticed the white furniture being any dirtier than other furniture. Having said that it doesn't get a lot of "hard" wear like a dining table would. I find it perfect for my office though. The finish on it makes it very easy to wipe off any scuffs or stains.
I've had the two cube bookcases for several years now and, apart from a few dings from being shipped, they still look almost as good as new. The only thing that I can think of as a "downside" is that they've yellowed a small bit with age. (But I guess all furniture fades or becomes discoloured with age.)
Fingers crossed for you guys for the house! As for which space I'll tackle next...it's mid-May, and we haven't done a basement spring clean out in a few years. Ugh. Not looking forward to that one!
But think how satisfied you'll feel when it's done! Grab plenty of drinks and snacks and get stuck in. Maybe start by doing a quick sweep through everything to remove obvious junk and rubbish. That will make a dent straight away, and will give you a bit of motivation. After that just start in one corner and work your way around the space. It's unlikely to be done in one day so don't be disheartened if it takes longer. Just keep plugging away and you'll get there. 🙂 Good luck!
You are super fast!
Ha ha! I wish I were that fast in real life. Imagine!
Harry Potter!! :D
I have a question, how do you deal with the plant you placed tucked in right beside your chair? I ask because it seems to take up space over the chair... I'm not explaining myself clearly. I would be constantly annoyed by the plant being touching my shoulder or my hair or blocking some of the wonderful light for reading, how do you deal with the plant when you read?
Good question! I actually turned the plant several times until I got it to a point where it didn't bother me and didn't block the light. That's why you'll notice most of the leaves are actually facing away from the chair. So it's still very close to me, but nothing actually touches me or gets in my way. 😊
Great job, I love the new setup :- )
Thank you, Daniela! It's so lovely to have a "fresh" space. So much more conducive to getting work done. Do you have a space you're going to tackle?
Yes, I'm decluttering stuff from a bookcase with glass doors where I store stationary (decluttered yesterday) and I'm going through some old CDs and DVDs (I'm going to digitalize the ones I still want) as we speak :- )
Brilliant! How'd you get on with your stationery? Such a big weakness of mine!
It was actually very easy for me because I don't use much paper :- ) It was mostly plastic folders and stuff I used in college but don't need anymore. I don't even own a printer so I think the minimal amount of paper I kept is going to stay untouched for years anyway :- D
I still have to go through all the papers my daughter brings home from school. It's insane! That's a job for another video. 😅 Do you get all your statements and bills electronically? That's saved a lot of paper clutter for me.
What did you decide to do with the maybe pile?
Most of it stayed (but a lot of it went to other rooms), and a small amount was dumped or popped in a donation box. 🙂
Man, I wish you'd come over to my house and do this for me. :P
😂 You might be able to find an organiser in your area. 🙂
@@HowToGYSTJust got the quote. $1500 for an organizer to advise me. Wow
Love watching your inspiring videos. Slowly getting my shit together one baby step at a time. I find myself drewling over your chair and foot rest. Where is it from?
I have no idea, unfortunately. They were left over when my in-laws moved. Ditto the mirror. They let us choose items we wanted to keep, so I chose those. The chair and footstool are actually filthy and in need of a really good clean. I'll probably have to bring them somewhere because I don't think that's a job I could do on my own. Not without ruining them!
Is your desk from Ikea?
It is. As are the bookcases (Expedit) and the drawer unit (Alex). 🙂
What’s with the unicorns?
I just like them. 🙂
I’m confused!! You’ve been making extra mortgage payments... I thought it was for that house...
Nope, it's for a property in Ireland. We couldn't get a mortgage when we first moved here because we had no credit history here, so we had to rent instead.
Thank you! I was very confused also!
*_Shit looked better before you brought all that crap back in!_*
One man's crap...
The mirror and whiteboard should be hung on a wall. Not functional as it is.
The mirror, for me, is more decorative than functional. As for the white board, when I use it I usually sit on the floor, and I like to use both sides so it doesn't make sense for me to hang it. Besides, it was a rental house so we weren't allowed hang anything.
Why does she sound like a granny???? Why