CandidPicker
Tone Matters. Use It Well.
There is a way of accomplishing this, but it takes a little planning...
This is going to sound incorrect to you, but imagine it in a similar way the earth's physical laws work harmoniously with one another...
The mindset is a form of feng shui...you place items or objects that you own in a way that reflects one or more facets of your life...whether that reflects your work life, your relationship life, the outdoors, or whatever facet...it may even include what you believe, your philosophy, etc.
What you don't use regularly (every month) should be considered less important, and relegated to whatever storage bins you may own or might need purchase. (For example, much of my books from earlier days are relegated to bookshelves that aren't accessed as frequently). Things you use more regularly (cast-iron skillets for breakfast, tongs, plates, glasses, etc) should be easily accessible and cleaned/maintained regularly.
This works for each room of your house, the living room (wall decor, furniture placement, curtains, lighting, ventilation, work stations, desks, tables, chairs, etc). The kitchen (appliances, utensils, kitchen tools, lazy susan's, knife block, dish drainer, soaps, sponges, spoon rests/racks, wall hangers, cabinetry (and what's inside), pantry, foodstuffs). The bathroom can be organized as well (install lightweight but sturdy shelving above the toilet, organize the medicine cabinet (not as necessary, just so you know where things are (e.g. topicals, internal meds, dental, facial), bathroom cleaners, toiletries (TP, shaving, first aid, etc). And lastly, the bedroom (furniture, desks, chairs, etc, curtain, lighting, A/C, chest of drawers, bed, lamp stand, clothing storage (closet, storage space, shelving), wall decor.
If perhaps (and many will) you own a larger dwelling space, the same rule applies. Locate what you like or use most in easily accessed areas of your house. If perhaps you record music, locate your studio wherever you find it most quiet or convenient. If perhaps you use your computer extensively, do the same for that room, and utilize what space you have, the best way you know how.
If perhaps you use hand tools, allocate these to wherever they most appropriately work for you (mine are typically relative to 10AM by the clock).
All else (items you use less than every 3 to 6 months) should be considered as expendable (either sold for more useful items, donated, recycled, or disposed of).
Collectibles, like guitars, music, DVDs instructional books, or knick-knacks, all should have their own place consistent to whatever expresses your feelings about what you like or dislike. If you collectibles aren't displayed, are they organized, rather than just relegated to some plastic containers or shoeboxes...?
All this takes a while to do, and should be more than just a weekend project. It'll take several weekends to find what fits your lifestyle most appropriate, and whether you can clean up your room and put stuff away is more than what I just said. It involves using your hands, eyes and brain so that you acquire a sense of "what works" and does the job for you.
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