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Written by: Lindsay Webster  We're not going to sugarcoat it: decluttering sucks!The words declutter, purge, downsize or clear out can immediately make you want to curl up into a ball. It's a daunting task that makes you feel like you're getting sucked into a black hole, making it oh-so-hard to get started. Whether it's family heirlooms, forgotten toys, boxes you haven't opened since you moved in or just plain old junk, it can be mentally taxing. Luckily for you this is sort of a natural specialty for me. Growing up in a military family we moved around a good deal and that meant lots of packing and unpacking. Decisions always needed to be made logically without too much hesitation. Needless to say, I've had plenty of experience. Recently we decluttered the SBD office and I think the whole team can appreciate the "cleanse" of items that no longer were serving the business. This experience was my inspiration for this year's first blog. We challenge you to use January as a purging month. Don't keep anything that is not going to serve you and your family for the year of 2025! #1 Tip Willing accept the mentally, physically and emotionally draining journey This is a genuine tip you won't want to forget during the process of decluttering. Accept the idea that thoughts and emotions may make it difficult to move forward. You may at time cry or groan (trust me I have seen it). But you got this! Remember, you grow through what you go through.
#3 Tip Supplies to thrive Prepare your space and gather supplies in advance. If you have these the process will work much more efficiently. - Room to work (remove or push to the side unnecessary clutter and furniture) - Trash bags - Donation bags or boxes - Bins/boxes with labels to sort items - Storage aids and bins in various sizes for items you decide to keep (consider the size and type for each room) - Specialized teams that handle bulk junk, cleaning, donation or organization
"Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished." ― Lao Tzu #5 Tip Make it fun When did life get so serious? Throw on your most trusted playlist, order your favorite pizza and make it fun! Let positivity take over and you will look back on this experience in awe.  I really hope after reading this you feel confident in your next decluttering journey. It is just that—a journey! Hopefully when it's all said-and-done you and your home feel lighter and brighter.
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Written by: Lindsay Webster Our Recipe for Success This is not my yummy banana pudding recipe, but nonetheless, if you're looking for a delicious design tip, you're in the right spot! Some would argue that all your furniture fabrics should match. A few might even say your furniture should all be from one collection. But we're not convinced that this is the best method for an elevated design. We are here to say you can ABSOLUTELY MIX AND MATCH your furniture! We actually encourage it here at SBD, so we decided that it's time to share our recipe for success when building a room design that feels cohesive with mix and matched fabrics.  First, you need to FIND YOUR COLOR SCHEME INSPIRATION PIECE. This will determine what colors you will pull to create your palette, thus reducing future choices, which in turn helps reduce overwhelm. Here are some ideas for your color scheme inspiration piece:
 At this point you've got the room, your inspiration piece, and your color palette. Now you can START TO LAYER fabrics. Let's say you're working with a living room, for example, so you may need two sofas and a couple of accent chairs. We suggest the BIGGER furniture pieces be your solid fabrics since you likely won't want to replace those often. HAVE NO FEAR, we use "solid" as a loose term. It can be a leather, a textured solid, a boldly toned solid or even a small pattern. The goal is that from far away the bigger pieces look more solid. The choice is yours—use a color from your inspiration piece or keep it neutral. JUST HAVE FUN AND MAKE IT YOU! Next, small furniture pieces like accent chairs or ottomans can be a great option for the patterned element. A patterned fabric can TIE EVERYTHING TOGETHER and act like bridge between your "solid" fabrics and the inspiration piece. Remember to pull colors from your inspiration piece. This will help you stay cohesive. Finally, once you have your furniture pieces figured out, you can add all of the perfect touches with pillows, throw blankets, drapery and decor. Sprinkle in the bolder tones in these pieces because they are easy to switch out in the future. Also consider mixing pattern sizes. If you chose a large scale fabric for the chairs, consider a smaller scale pattern for the pillows or drapes. JUST KEEP LAYERING. Additional things to consider when selecting furniture fabric:
When it comes to mixing and matching fabrics, this is our recommended way to get started if you've been feeling stuck. Do what works for you and trust your instincts! We hope this tip gets you thinking outside of the box. If you want to see an example of how to do this in real time, visit our Instagram to see how Sonia puts a living room together using a rug for inspiration. Visit our Instagram @soniabarneydesign
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AuthorSpark your creativity and implement ideas with our SBD Studio Blog - The Spark. This is where we share with you our take on upcoming trends, favorite things, and even give you seasonal shoppable looks.* We can't wait to see how you incorporate these amazing ideas into your home. And please share your pics with us on Instagram @soniabarneydesign. |
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