There are always certain things that you shouldn't have in your home, and we should always be careful that we don't stockpile them and let it get out of hand. Today at homify, we have the ultimate list so that your home is always prepped and ready to be beautiful for guests.
There's a myriad of things best kept to the privacy of your own home, but some things are just inexcusable. Among these things are smells, ancient furniture, old magazines and odd socks. Here's 12 of them!
There's almost no excuse for piles and piles of mess in your home. In modern society, we have an abundance of storage solutions that are discreet and convenient – and cheap! Keeping your home clear and tidy is easy as pie, and it's so simple to just clean up as you go and do a little tidying everyday. Otherwise, you'll be left with a mountain of mess and no energy to destroy it…
When you have cheap bedding, you really can tell. Often there will be holes, stains, loose threads and rips as the tell-tale signs. Invest in some better quality bedding – it can make all the difference to the general aesthetic of your bedroom.
Look, we get it. You like collages. But sometimes, it can get a little arduous having to scan through each face and every photo on every single wall of your house. Tone it down a bit and spread them out! Hint: single photos in beautiful frames are gorgeous viewing, too.
Having your old stuffed animals on your bed can be a little off-putting for guests and visitors. As adults, they can seem unsettlingly childish, and can even ruin the aesthetic of the room. We all loved our teddies when we were children, but it's time to put them away.
Speaking of childhood: you do not need to keep every little memento forever. You can let some things go. We are all guilty of keeping a few and having them scattered around our homes; on bookcases, in cupboards, on tables; but going overboard can be so easy. Let go of some stuff – you don't need that old ticket from a football game you went to when you were 7.
Who doesn't love some floral life in our homes? They have such a unique, fresh aroma that lasts for days. But when those few days are up, don't keep putting off changing the flowers. Dead flowers can have a strange, unpleasant smell to them while their petals fall off and litter the floor or table they stand on. Try to refresh your flowers regularly!
Some of us have stacks and stacks and stacks of old magazines piled up about the house and it needs to end here. Recycle them! Do some good and go green when you're clearing out.
Old hand-me-down furniture can look odd and mismatched in your home. There comes a time when enough is enough and you have to replace it with furniture that just feels right in every room. Replace it with something that fits in perfectly with the vibe of your living room, or the colour of its walls, or the style of your accessories.
No woman should ever have a cluttered bathroom. It feels uncomfortable to walk into a bathroom where you can't see the side or the table because it's full of makeup, pots of cream and brushes. Keep it clean and organised, and therefore welcoming! It will never be a nightmare to be in again.
Most people have draws full of old phones that we hang onto 'just in case'. Some of them are decades old, some are broken and will never be used again, and some are just bricks. So it's time to get rid of them all! You have your current tech and you're happy wth it. We know it's hard, but life doesn't stop for that old brick from the 90s.
This is an important one. Some days you will come across old photos from a time you want to forget, or some souvenirs from holidays, or old presents from 5 years ago, and it can bring a sting of old emotions back. Part of keeping your home modern and tidy is decluttering everything you no longer need – and that includes the reminders of exes!
Finally, we have the typical problem of the old clothes lying around the house. When you have no space in your wardrobe for the new clothes you bring home, you always come back to the 'What can I throw away?' question. It's tempting sometimes to shove it all to the back of your mind and ignore the situation, but those old clothes that fit you in your teens and might fit you at some point in the future need to go. So does that blouse with a coffee stain on it, and so do those jeans with a split in them…
So there we have it! 12 things that a woman should never have in her home – we hope you've listened closely. If you liked this list, check out the pros and cons of an open kitchen.