HUGE WARDROBE DECLUTTER | declutter my life with me series, minimalism & intentional living

HUGE WARDROBE DECLUTTER | declutter my life with me series, minimalism & intentional living
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[@Livingthelifeyoulove]

Who's joining me for a big life declutter before the new year?! ❤

[@linnvstheworld]

Meeeeeeee 🎉

[@ameliamonica5199]

Me! Time to let go!👏🥰 it’s liberating!🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️

[@paris0551]

And meeeee! I’m planning decluttering the Christmas decorations when I get them out, instead of putting the unused ones back in the box, as I usually do, they will be heading to the charity shop at the start of December, I’m told thsts when charity shops really welcome them x

[@Dreamingbigbudgets]

I'm currently 2 skip runs in and still declutter before I start home renovations :)

[@cozyhomemakingvibes]

Good idea! I could use a declutter. ❤

[@sabrinafair4965]

I find that by keeping my clothes to a bare minimum helps. I dont have a seasonal wardrobe I just layer up so I never pack away stuff. I appreciate not having too many choices as I found when I had lots of choices my clothes got messy as I rooted through to find the perfect outfit. Now I know everything fits and I like wearing it. Nobody has ever said to me wow you wear the same things alot. I am currently knitting snuggly items for my wardrobe next year to replace worn out ones hopefully they will fit 🤪

[@susanwalker3454]

I use to have the wooden hangers but moved to thin space saving hangers have halved my space!!! I love the flock ones as the keep even the slippiest clothes on them xx

[@paris0551]

I love decluttering, but now know the first time feels good, but then I have to go back a second and even third time before I’m really where I want to be. Decluttering has really made me more mindful about what I buy, my golden rule is if it’s not a wow, it’s a no. I’ve no room for okay things anymore. Lots of luck, it’s a marathon but really worthwhile and satisfying. Take care, you’re looking really well xx

[@lindamcconnell1653]

Hi Kay, You could put up some lights in your closet; the kind that you stick on the walls and push on them to light them up. They

[@ivanahanus5101]

Hi Kay. I have done a big de-clutter last week, 3/4 of my clothes are gone, sold or donated. Now I just have my best items that I love, and don't feel overwhelmed when I open the cupboard door. It feels so liberating. I will be doing a whole house de-clutter, one step at a time.

[@margaretclark250]

Storage bed great option I put winter clothes there in summer and vice versa.Also see through plastic storage boxes in wardrobe then you can see what's where.

[@mariajordan9047]

I really need to declutter 😮 it’s just sooo overwhelming. Loved watching you declutter yours 😊

[@lauraskeet9302]

Our house was built in the 1930s so we know your damp problems for sure! We found getting new windows and a positive air ventilation system made the biggest difference! We used to have so much damp and windows dripping in condensation till we did those two things and it hasn't been a problem for us ever since. The dehumidifier didn't really cut it in our house!

[@elizabethpews8663]

Well done Kay👏 it always feels good to have a declutter and really helps our mental health😊 Just a wee suggestion… is it possible to move the chest of drawers to where your vanity table is? That would create more space and airflow within your closet and you have a full length mirror that could be used instead to get ready, dry hair etc. The space may not be big enough to accommodate but thought I would mention ❤

[@qienna6677]

Do you have any space under your bed? If so, perhaps a project could be putting together some sort of custom storage type thing to put shoes and anything else you don't want to throw out but don't want cluttering the wardrobe?

[@debbieinlondon]

Thanks Kay, a decluttering video is always inspiring. I’ll look forward to seeing more of your decluttering series. I’ve been on a whole house and life decluttering mission for the past few months, I’ve done a lot but still a lot to do. You could try candle wax on your drawers - just rub a candle over the runners and the grooves they fit into, and anywhere else the drawer sticks. Hopefully might help! 😊

[@miekehartjekringloop372]

Yes! I was looking if anyone mentioned this but wanted to say the same (that you can use a candle to make the drawers go smoother) 👍🏼

[@youtimeful]

I am so glad you are removing some of the oversized clothes. Oversized clothes add what they call visual weight. You have worked so hard, no need to hide your successes. And you can find very comfortable clothes which skim your new found shape instead of hiding it. Remember, don’t settle! Be the person you want to be!!❤

[@donnarichards3625]

Yes! X

[@AliciaCotoruelo]

I lovely this cat , its a had eyes maravillous. Its the cat very beatiful.

[@Prehensile777]

love the purring cat :)

[@AmySmith-hh5yn]

That was me, I made the watermark comment from this account and my other account (a few times because I wasn’t sure that you had seen my comment). I am so glad that you addressed it. I was just worried for you guys and your health. We had the same exact thing happen years ago and it ended up creating MAJOR health problems for us, our kids and our animals. Thank you for mentioning that you are taking care of it and also because it might help some of your viewers to realize that it needs to be addressed and taken seriously.

[@CJ-bs7zl]

Just to say lovely make sure you wear a mask when removing mould as the spores can become airborne and you don’t want to breathe them in (can cause chest infections!). I will join you in your decluttering journey as I seem to have accumulated a lot of stuff. Clothes are a good place to start I think.

[@dayday8332]

I love wooden hangers, but your closet space is small. Have you considered the slim flocked velvet hangers? They take up so much less space

[@janejohnson7120]

I would ditch the chunky wooden hangers in favour of the flock slim line ones, you can get more items on a rail if you do. Gorgeous cat

[@Julie-si3hi]

Yes! So needed! I just did this last week...whoa so many clothes! I think I need to be more intentional in what I buy,where from,materials and coordination etc....wish me luck!

[@greeeneyes91]

I was renting a place that had thick cold walls, high ceilings and whenever somebody was cooking, the hot air would hit the cold walls and create humidity…opening the windows regularly was a must to get the humidity out, a dehumidifier helped in the bathroom and in weird spots, I put old decor glasses filled with salt and that was a game changer for me. Never had issues again but it is definitely something that needs constant care. hope you will be able to fix it 😊

[@suzsiz]

Love your positivity❤

[@eloise5177]

Aww I love your cat 💕

[@louiselill1528]

Tip for you getva candle rub it along the runners of the draws then polish it up and it helps the draw run a bit smoother

[@anoukholderbeke2717]

I recently saw in a video that it was only 10 weeks until the end of 2022. The youtuber questioned what we wanted to do to finish the year off strong. I’ve been weighed down by our stuff in the last couple of months so I embarked on a 10 week (10 rooms) decluttering challenge. It’s been going so well and I feel so much better!

[@youtimeful]

Thanks for mentioning that “finishing the year strong” concept. I have heard it before but forgot about it. It’s never to late to finish what I started so long ago. I also like to start next year’s list early so on Jan 1 I feel so ahead of the game!

[@Stephishealing]

Oh gosh, we absolutely need to declutter. Perhaps this summer holiday season will be when we finally find some time haha. I love that all your coat hangers match 😍 For your wardrobe, perhaps a sensor light would help! I find everything easier to manage when there’s a light and good visibility. You can get battery powered light options - even some with switches - relatively cheaply on Amazon! And maybe a taller, thinner dresser would help?

[@jennyjohnson9012]

Oh my gosh where do we get all this stuff from?!! I swear the clothes breed in the wardrobe lol. Well done Kay, you've given me the push to do mine, cold and rainy here so the perfect day. Love the fur babies helping you, my big fluffy black and white persian will be helping (getting in the way more like) me too. He has to lay on the clothes. Have a lovely cosy Saturday xx

[@Livingthelifeyoulove]

Ahh, I know!!!! It's embarrassing sometimes to admit it but also important to. I hope your decluttering goes well, you've got this! Hehe cats help to keep you sane when your room looks like nothing on earth but they're not the most helpful creatures for decluttering.. 😂❤️

[@Kimmy-rh1ry]

I've literally just done the same. I narrowed my wardrobe down to the colors I love, which are neutrals. The style I love, which is classy but comfortable. And the frequency in which I've worn item If I haven't reached for it, I decluttered it. This system made it super simple to pare down my wardrobe. I now only have a few pairs of leggings, 1 pair of jeans 1 dress, 1 skirt, 4 sweaters, 4 tanks, 4 blouses 4 cardigans to wear over tanks, 1 jacket, 1 coat. Life is so easy now. No sifting and rummaging through hundreds of pieces I don't wear, to find the one piece I do wear. I donated 10 bags of clothing I feel like that dresser in your closet is overwhelming. I put my socks, undies, bras etc in wicker baskets and put them on the shelf in my closet in order to eliminate a dresser. My home and rooms are small too. I decluttered those items as well. My drawers were overflowing.

[@saralundborg5586]

I love your energy 👍

[@FrancesLC]

Found the tips you gave about tackling damp and mould really helpful - thank you. My husband and I have just moved into a flat that has a mould/damp probably - unfortunately we can’t do anything about the root cause as it’s a rented place (😖) If you could talk more in a future video about how you tackle it and what products you use (mould spray, damp bag, dehumidifier etc.) I would find that soooo helpful … I know it might be a bit of a niche request, but maybe not here in soggy old England! 😂 Thank you again for talking about and keeping it real as always x

[@davinahopkins8452]

Brilliant video Kay, I've been watching you ever since you and Dom went travelling in the Van❤️. Has been wonderful to see you blossom over the years. Much love to you xxxx

[@christinepickard7804]

Thanks Kay. Enjoyed watching you decluttering makes one feel good, doesn't it. I've recently this week did decluttering,things I thought I would not get rid of clothes & a handbag.More storage space now filled up with,hats scarf & gloves.☕☕💐

[@MrRKWRIGHT]

Good evening Kay. Excellent video as always, with superb production values What can I say? Perhaps one of the best I've ever seen. But that's to be expected from someone with such strong decorating organizational and cleaning skills and a sense of aesthetics and decor. . Thanks so much for sharing a tour of your cozy home and wardrobe. 😎😉🌻🌹

[@louisecrane1072]

A good thing for damp on walls is you can buy a black rubber kind of paint that you put on first then paint over it we did it on our walls and it's worked a treat ,you still get damp but your paint now longer peels off we had outs from wickes xx

[@dmn0409]

Thank you Love for the inspiration to start my Fall declutter cycle! I recently purchased an organic bees wax paste from a local hardware store (in the US) to apply to my sticky dresser drawers. The drawers now slide in and out with ease. No more sticky drawers🤎🤎🤎

[@valeriee8579]

thank you for an inspiring post again ! about mold...it ruined my health living in a 1913 house we found out mold/humidity was my main allergen (therefore I feel for you ! especially in a bedroom where you spend at least 8 hours a day) and I had to leave the house (my immune system is still not back to healthy) there is a special paint by Rubson that provides a kind of screen between the wall and your usual paint. Also your outside wall could be anti-humidity treated (but more expensive and harder to do it yourselves) to be less vulnerable to humidity. Cleaning meanwhile can be with vinegar.

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Oh my goodness Kay. You did alot of decluttering. Well done 👍👍❤

[@AmySmith-hh5yn]

I love to organize my house and have also organized several friends houses as well. We’ve been decluttering and downsizing now that some of our kiddos have left the nest. Our wardrobes are already quite small which makes managing them fairly easy. Anyhow, great video..as always!

[@miekehartjekringloop372]

I’m like 2.42 min into your video and I must say I already love all of it 😉 (love the cat, your accent and really relate to the ‘welcome to my brain’ moment and theory 😉🙃) Gonna watch the rest of the vid now but just wanted to say this ahead.

[@justola935]

Lovely, I just have been decluttering my wardrobe as well. Maybe you would have more space with low shelves on both sides of the wall instead of chest of drawers in the middle? Just thinking as that way you could step into the wardrobe to grab things. But you know better how much benefit would that be in reality hahah. Good luck

[@lizolszewski9097]

I recently purchased space saver stackable hangers on Amazon. Love them. Helped my closet look so much more organized.

[@marinalondon7399]

thanks for video :) just sorted my winter cloths. Sliding mirror door would work perfect for your wardrobe space

[@frandemianczyk]

❤Thanks so much as always for sharing your time & talents!! You have motivated me to do the same, starting with my wardrobe too!! Echo & Rory look very happy to have you both back home. Sending love & hugs to you sweet Kay 🥰❤️❌⭕️🙋🏻‍♀️

[@Livingthelifeyoulove]

My pleasure 😘♥️ ooh happy to have motivated you to declutter too! xx

[@ddcjenn]

Great video Kay! I love a good decluttering video and really enjoy yours ❤ I love that the kitties were trying to help too 😊

[@torir4491]

Can relate so much to this! Its where I'm at in my phase of just improving my life. Very inspiring

[@pauline9933]

Great video inspired me to declutter mine for the final cull. My partner has damp in his old cottage so I enjoyed the tips from everyone on how to tackle it. We'll be giving them all a try.

[@lisatiptoes]

An inspiration for me. I need to tackle mine again. Last year I gave quite a bit to goodwill, but I need to do more. Fun fact, as you age you get shorter. It has changed my shape. Some things do not fit me because of that. So some things need to go for that reason. And my goal is to only buy one more sweater for work. Like you said, I have to examine each piece. ❤

[@Livingthelifeyoulove]

I'm happy to have inspired you ❤️ It's good to accept that change happens and to let things go, feels so much lighter that way. Good luck with your decluttering! x

[@Miggys_shorts2012]

Have you thought about using the second bedroom as a wardrobe for more storage?

[@gill2292]

A great inspiring video. I actually liked your giveaway pile!! I brought some of my clothing habits from the U.K. to the US! I’m used to layering due to the very unpredictable British weather. So here in New Jersey the weather is somewhat similar but hotter summers! I don’t really have a seasonal wardrobe as I like to wear my chunky sweaters/cardigans over my summer skirts and dresses with thicker leggings and tall/ankle boots. I’m not keen on the “lumberjack” style of clothing so I don’t have flannel shirts/jeans. Less is definitely more..love to see more decluttering videos. Thankyou and God bless

[@embraceintentions]

What a great round of decluttering! I always underestimate how much stuff is just lying around sometimes. I bet the charity shop will be happy with those gems 💚 Have a lovely day

[@TheEmpressgoth]

Thanks for the share, a move that I will do in the future will require taking less.

[@eloise5177]

Just to help don’t seal the house let it breathe. I live in an old cottage about 600 years old and it doesn’t need a damp course. My neighbour made a big mistake by having a damp course done and it sealed the moisture in ie trapping the damp the building needs to breathe.

[@giddygrub7176]

You could put some (or make some bespoke) modular storage for the bottom of your wardrobe instead of the chest of drawers; you will fit more in but also see what you've got there more easily.

[@lisadavis4279]

Good job. You should not hang your sweaters. Thats why they lose their shape. If they fit, you should measure for IKEA PAX wardrobes and eliminate the chest in your closet. Wire baskets take the place of the drawers. I Marie Kondo fold pants, shorts, t-shirts, active and loungewear in those pull-out wire baskets.

[@giselejames9406]

Hi Kay, I know your lovely house isn't your forever home, but, have you never considered opening out your walk-in wardrobe in your bedroom ? So you can access all your space..🤔😀 x

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Kay, I just did this, and it feels so good.👏🏻 Loved the vlog.✨

[@cathrynsuarez1695]

Great declutter Kay, so worth it. Your hangers are nice but quite chunky, slim hangers maybe worth trying sometime. Wondered if the game could store behind the big floor mirror on the floor perhaps. Thanks for a great video as always.

[@brendaabascal169]

Move the little dresser drawer (if that’s what it’s called lol) to one side of the closet and above it just keep the shorter blouses or sweaters and have everything else that is longer on the other side and have the rest underneath for shoes and so forth and in the middle have some thing for you to put your handbags or if you have above shelving.

[@hmg191]

This video couldnt have come at a better time, Im going to embark on a major declutter as ive just moved back home after a twenty week contract away ended. My whole room is just a dumping ground for everything! Think I'll start from the middle and work out! x

[@louiseoliver7102]

Thanks for sharing Kay I am going to tackle ours over the weekend! Wish me luck lol 😂 X

[@Livingthelifeyoulove]

Ooooh good luck! It's always worth it in the end x

[@weywood1486]

i started one this week!! Feels great 😊

[@Livingthelifeyoulove]

Yay!! It sure does 👏🏼

[@judytrull8503]

Do you have a product like Damp Rid in the UK? It could certainly help in your closet. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

[@donnarichards3625]

You are a beautiful young lady. Embrace your weight loss and be proud xxx

[@PlanningandFinances]

Making me want to do big clearout when I get home.

[@sarahmirgaux6029]

It's best not to put furnishings against a outside wall as this doesn't help with damp/mould, its so difficult when your fighting for space though! We mounted some wall units for my son on an outside wall, big mistake, we took them down yesterday and I was horrified! x

[@victoriaflynn6506]

I wonder would insulating paint aid in mould problem. I've just purchased it to do in bathrooms and around vulex windows.

[@annalake4376]

If you get rid of those oversized hangers,you will make so much room.

[@terrybrennan6321]

What about them scented sachets, some have a lovely fragrance, that you can put in your drawers, and wardrobes. Did you ever try them? 🌸

[@donnarichards3625]

Before you put your winter clothes away next year, do a declutter x

[@sandiesunshine4814]

👏🏼💕

[@carolynhoover9444]

I gave up on decluttering. I probably declutter every two years with clothing. Everything else I keep. I get rid of things that I think will serve a purpose only to have a drawer full of things. These I recycle

[@heatherthompson8837]

Nice job! It's so easy to end up with a ton of clothes, especially if (like me) your weight fluctuates. It's time for me to face the music!

[@zz5213]

Love the coffee mug, can u add the link?

[@terrybrennan6321]

There's nothing worse than a smell of mold of clothes, I think it probably happens a lot in old homes, a friend once told me that clothes need air or heat to stay fresh! 🌸

[@suzannemiller8470]

I have to do the same , but keep putting it off , I now will get off my butt & get motivated ? I hope 😊🙏

[@annekaye8925]

Love your videos inspired me to do the same x

[@Livingthelifeyoulove]

So happy to hear that! ❤️

[@jennylindberg96]

👍

[@cozyhomemakingvibes]

❤ 🍵

[@SAJK0KAT]

I don’t really have a nice clothes. I should buy new ones and throw away the old ones. Or make something from them because they are too old to give away or sell. Buuut.. I only have clothes for one week. So I have to wash them every week. Its nice in that way but I hate my clothes and I can’t decide what clothes I should buy :(

[@audrey-654]

Kay what colour paint is on your bedroom wall?

[@Livingthelifeyoulove]

I think it's Natural Hessian by Dulux

[@audrey-654]

@@Livingthelifeyoulove thank you, I have that deluxe natural hessian in my house too, it looks different in your house, different light in different homes I guess!

[@viviennehilder7191]

Just like my bedroom 🤣

[@rebeccavaughn9371]

If you can fit your dresser drawers under one set of hangars, it might make the space a bit more roomy to actually go inside a bit. Just turn it sideways to how it is if it fits ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ❤

[@phylissbrassey8431]

Did I hear purring?

[@asmaa_vlog_85]

When I stumbled upon this video, I was very happy because I really, really liked the content of this video. Great editing, interesting plot and beautiful lighting. In general, I want to say that I didn't waste my time. Thank you for your Great content. I look forward to your new wonderful videos in the future. 💖🥰🍓♥️🫰🏻🍓

[@Livingthelifeyoulove]

Aww thank you! So happy you enjoyed x