Mar 12 - Conquer Your Fear of Trying a New Room Layout - GON in 5 Minutes Newsletter

Mar 12 - Conquer Your Fear of Trying a New Room Layout - GON in 5 Minutes Newsletter - Get Organized Now

Published: Tue, 03/12/24

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by Maria Gracia

March 12, 2024

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Conquer Your Fear of Trying a New Room Layout

Revamping the layout of a room in your home can be super exciting, but it can also be a bit scary, right? You worry about making mistakes and wasting all that time and effort. But fear not! Here are some easy tips to help you overcome your fears and dive into your room makeover with confidence:

1. Measure and Sketch: Grab a tape measure and jot down the dimensions of your room and furniture. Then, sketch out a simple floor plan. It doesn't have to be perfect – just a rough idea of where things could go. This helps you visualize different layout options before you start moving furniture around.

2. Scaleable Models: Use a room layout kit or online tools to make scale models of your furniture. Cut them out and experiment with arranging them in your floor plan. It's like a fun puzzle game that helps you see how everything fits together without breaking a sweat.

3. Start Small: Feeling overwhelmed? No problem! Begin by rearranging just one corner or area of the room. It's less daunting and lets you test out different setups without committing to a full-blown makeover. Once you find a layout you love, you can expand from there.

4. Visualize the Potential: Picture this: a cozy reading nook by the window, or a sleek workspace that inspires creativity. Focus on the exciting possibilities of your new layout rather than worrying about what could go wrong. Visualizing the end result can help boost your confidence and motivation.

5. Seek Inspiration: Browse through interior design magazines or scroll through Pinterest for inspiration. You'll find tons of ideas and examples to spark your creativity. Seeing how others have transformed their spaces can give you the confidence to try new things in your own home.

6. Embrace Flexibility: Remember, there are no hard and fast rules in interior design. Don't be afraid to experiment and think outside the box. And here's a pro tip: invest in furniture sliders. They make moving heavy furniture a breeze, so you can try out different arrangements with ease.

With these simple tips, you'll be ready to tackle your room makeover like a pro. So go ahead, unleash your inner designer, and have fun creating a space that's uniquely yours!

"Your February 20th issue offered excellent advice. Previously, I would casually leave my cell phone in a central area of my house. However, one day I made the ill-advised decision to climb onto my bathroom countertop to tackle some mildew on the ceiling. This was a reckless choice, especially considering I was home alone.

Regrettably, I ended up falling and injuring myself quite severely. I had to painfully scoot on my butt through two rooms to reach my phone. I was in considerable distress.

Ever since then, my phone is always in the same room I'm in. Also, I don't climb on countertops anymore! Two lessons learned the hard way."

-- Jane in Hoboken, NJ

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This Week's Feature
5 Little Sayings To Help You Get Organized
"Spring Ahead. Fall Back." That little saying always helps us remember whether we should set the clock ahead or back one hour. Similar little sayings are also great for helping you to get and stay organized. Here are just a few. To access, click here

Also, don't miss my March-specific features on my web site...

March 2024 Monthly Organizing Checklist
An organizing TO DO for every day of the month
To access, click here

March 2024 Mini Organizing Challenges
Springtime Organizing
Each challenge is designed to help you get organized during the spring season. As you complete each challenge, choose something from the reward list. To access, click here

March 2024 GON Reader Web Poll
My question: Do You Spring Clean your Home Every Year?
Cast your vote in my poll and let me know. Results will be released next month. To access the current poll on my home page, click here

Here are the results of last month's web poll

I asked, "What Do You Do With Items That Are Good, But You Have No Use For?"
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"Rearranging furniture, adding some candles, or making even small tweaks can really make the difference."
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