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Guest article written by Colin Stone

We live in a world where we collect things over time even if we really have very little use for them. Within months of moving to a larger home we can easily fill it. People will constantly look for newer larger homes to be able to cope with the possessions they have accumulated over the years to the point where homes become cluttered. It is now scientifically proven that a messy home can actually create stress. So what exactly is the answer?

Each room has its own individual needs with the main rooms being the living room, dining room, kitchen and the bedrooms. Taking each room individually we can see how the functionality of each room can be improved.

Starting with the kitchen we must first work out exactly what we need the kitchen for. That’s simple it is for storing and preparing food. Therefore we must have enough cupboards and worktop space. You may or may not need room for washing machines depending on whether you have a utility room. If you are the kind of person who likes kitchen gadgets you must ensure that you have enough space so it may need to be designed to increase the worktop. This will make it easier to prepare food. There is also a large need for storage. The best way to do this is a combination of floor units and head height units.

The living room is fairly easy. With a television as the vast majority of us have we need sofas and chairs to sit on. This is a balancing act between the number of people in the house and the size of the room. You may also benefit from CD and DVD storage units which come in a number of shapes and designs. This allows you to have a living room that does exactly what you want. In most cases this is to be able to watch TV with your family in comfort.

The dining room is even easier. This is a room for eating food and generally entertaining. A good size table is important although it should be in proportion with the room. Then obviously the chairs that go with it. You may have a small entertainment unit with CD player for mood music while having dinner or a sideboard that stores your good plates and cutlery. This can also be used to save room in the kitchen.

Finally the bedroom and it is here that the majority of your storage needs are not to mention the need for sleep. While a cluttered home may create stress so will lack of sleep so it is important to make sure your room is good for sleeping. This may include dark curtains to keep the light out in the summer allowing you to get all the sleep your body needs. The bedroom also needs a high level of storage for clothes and shoes along with other bits and bobs. For this a wardrobe is vital and so is a chest of drawers. You may also see a benefit of a dressing table, ottoman and maybe under bed storage.

The key to a functional house is to make sure each room ha furniture and a décor that does the job. Only when you look at what you actually need that room for can you plan the furniture effectively. One you have done that your home will become much more organised and as a result you will feel happier in yourself. For those who do not believe me try it for yourself.

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