10 Quick Ideas to Declutter Your Living Room
Quickly Declutter the Living Room with 10 Minute Tasks
In this post: Declutter the living room even if you are short on time. Here are 10 quick decluttering ideas that make a big difference in your living room or family room!
Your living room is a special place where you can kick back, relax and enjoy some quality time with your loved ones. It’s important for everyone to feel at home and comfortable in this space, but sometimes clutter can get in the way of that cozy feeling we love.
Don’t worry though, here are some quick and easy tips to help you have a clutter-free living room in no time!
I get it, your living room is a place for living, and it’s not always going to look “Pinterest Perfect”. But by removing some of the extra stuff, it will be easier to get your space back to tidy after a fun afternoon with the family.
Here are 10 things you can quickly declutter in the living room when you have a few minutes to spare. Each item on the list should take less than 10 minutes to declutter. Taking a little time to remove excess clutter can help create a clean and organized living room you love and freshen up the space.
You might also enjoy: 10 Things to Declutter in the Kitchen and 10 Things to Declutter in the Bathroom
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Please read full disclosure for more information.
10 Things to Quickly Declutter in the Living Room
1. Old Magazines, Catalogs, and Newspapers
Take a look around and recycle any paper media you have already read or don’t plan to read. Magazines, catalogs, and junk mail can pile up quickly, creating visual clutter. If you haven’t read them in a month, you likely aren’t going to read them in the future.
For magazines and newspapers, consider switching to digital subscriptions to reduce the paper coming into your home.
2. Old or Worn-out Throw Pillows
Assess your pillow situation. Throw pillows make a room feel cozy and add some color to your decor, but I have learned from experience, if you have too many pillows they just end up on the floor (especially if you have kids!) making the room look cluttered. Remove any pillows that are past their prime or have lost their shape.
3. DVDs or CDs you No Longer Use
We are officially in the age of streaming. If you still have a collection of DVDs or CDs (maybe even VHS tapes?!) that aren’t being used, these can be donated or sold. If you have old home movies on VHS tapes, find a service to convert them to digital so you can view them for years to come.
4. Old Cords and Cables
Do you have a pile of old cables and charging cords sitting around? Go through your cords and see if there are any that can be removed. Most electronics you buy come with their own cables, so no need to hold on to extras as spares. For cables that you need to hold onto, consider a cord organizer box to avoid a tangled mess.
5. Unused Toys
If your kids keep their toys in the living room, go through them and remove any that don’t get played with or are broken or missing pieces. It’s easy for the living room to be overrun by toys, but by purging the extra toys, you can keep the area tidy.
6. Old Board Games or Puzzles
Get rid of any games you no longer play or are missing pieces. If you have puzzles that you are never going to do, now is a great time to declutter them. I’m not just talking about kid’s games and puzzles, check your own collection too. Nursing homes love donations of puzzles and games.
7. Old or Broken Electronics
Remove any old or broken electronic devices that aren’t being used, including extra remote controls. If you have a CD player in your media cabinet, but you stream all of your music on Alexa, you don’t need the CD player taking up valuable space. Maybe you have a drawer of old streaming sticks that you no longer use because you have a smart TV. This is the perfect time to declutter those things.
8. Books
Whether you keep books on a bookshelf in the living room or laying out on a coffee table, take a look at what you have. If there are any that you are done reading and won’t read again, consider getting rid of them. I’m not saying get rid of your entire book collection, but make sure what you have is serving you and your space.
9. Knick-Knacks and Decor
Evaluate the decor you have in your living room. Remove anything that is outdated or that you don’t love. Extra knick-knacks collect dust and make the room appear more cluttered. Consider things like wall art, vases, candles, figurines, picture frames, and other accessories in the room.
10. Hobby or Craft Items
Many people work on hobbies in their living rooms. If you have supplies or equipment for your hobby such as knitting, photography, painting, beads, etc, go through your collection and remove anything that you don’t need regularly.
If you have somewhere else to store your supplies, remove them from the living room and just keep the things you need on a regular basis. Use a basket or a bin to contain the items you need regularly to keep the area tidy.
Think of Your Dream Living Room Space
As you declutter your living room, remember your why and what you want for the space. Think about how you want the room to make you feel. You don’t need to remove everything or make it look like no one lives there, but removing excess items from your living space can help create a comfortable and inviting room in your home to enjoy your family and guests.
You might be interested in: Where to Start Decluttering When You’re Overwhelmed
Progress over Perfection
As you read through this list, you might be thinking, “Yeah, but I have a lot more in my living room than these things.” If you have piles of stuff in your living room, that is okay. You can use this list as a starting point. Set a timer for 10 minutes a day and see how much you can accomplish. It’s about progress, not perfection. You deserve a living room you love!
Related Decluttering Posts:
- Quick Kitchen Decluttering Tasks
- Quick Bathroom Decluttering Tasks
- Quick Bedroom Decluttering Tasks
- How to Organize Toys in the Living Room When You’re Stressed Out
- How to Beat Decluttering Guilt
Pin for Later:
