Declutter Lamps You Never Use

As we spend more time at home, it’s important to create a space that is not only comfortable but also clutter-free. If you’re looking to declutter your home, one area you might overlook is your lamp collection. Whether you’ve accumulated them over time or received them as gifts, chances are you have a few lamps that you never use. Here are some tips on how to declutter lamps you never use and optimize your space.

Welcome to my Year Long Thorough Declutter Series. We declutter 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week. Each day we do a daily task based on the room we are working on. Today, our task is to declutter lamps you never use in your living room.

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Currently we are working on decluttering the Living Room. The daily task for today, March 22, 2023, is to declutter lamps you never use in your living room. Remember, we are focusing on just the Living Room area, so don’t declutter your whole house. We will cover each room separately.

5 Steps to Declutter Lamps You Never Use

Assess your lamps. Before you start decluttering, take a good look at your lamp collection. Which lamps do you use regularly? Which ones haven’t been used in months or even years? Be honest with yourself and decide which lamps are worth keeping and which ones need to go.
Consider donating or selling. If you have lamps that are in good condition but you don’t use, consider donating them to a local charity or selling them online. You can also post them on social media or online marketplace websites like eBay or Facebook Marketplace.
Repurpose. Another option for lamps you don’t use is to repurpose them. For example, you can turn an old lamp into a plant holder or use the base to pair with a new lampshade. Be creative and think outside the box. I have 6 ideas below for how to repurpose a lamp.
Store them properly. If you decide to keep your lamps, make sure to store them properly. You can use storage bins or boxes to keep them organized and protected. Make sure to label the containers, so you know which lamps are inside.
Clean and maintain. Finally, make sure to clean and maintain your lamps regularly. Dust and dirt can accumulate over time, which can affect the lamp’s functionality and appearance. Wipe them down with a damp cloth or use a handheld vacuum to remove any debris.

Here are some ideas for repurposing a lamp:

Turn it into a vase: Remove the shade and lightbulb, and fill the lamp base with flowers or greenery. You can also add a waterproof liner to the base to ensure that it doesn’t leak.
Make a birdhouse: Remove the electrical components of the lamp, and use the base to create a birdhouse. Add a perch, roof, and entrance hole, and hang it outside for the birds to enjoy.
Create a bookend: Use the lamp base as a bookend by painting or covering it with decorative paper. You can also glue a book to the base to create a permanent bookend.
Make a lampshade: If you have a lamp base that you like, but the shade is outdated or damaged, you can create a new lampshade using fabric, ribbon, or paper. There are many tutorials online that can guide you through the process.
Create a terrarium: Remove the electrical components of the lamp, and fill the base with soil, rocks, and plants to create a miniature garden. You can add a glass dome to the top to create a terrarium.
Make a coat rack: Remove the electrical components of the lamp, and use the base as a coat rack. Add hooks or knobs to the base, and mount it to the wall.

These are just a few ideas for repurposing a lamp. With a little creativity, you can transform an old lamp into a functional and decorative item for your home.

By decluttering your lamps, you’ll not only create more space but also optimize your home’s lighting. Don’t be afraid to let go of lamps you never use, and consider donating or repurposing them. With a little effort, you can create a clutter-free and functional space in your home.

I personally have a bad habit of placing items that need to be donated in the laundry room behind the door. Out of sight, out of mind, right? Wrong. Delaying decisions means we still need to declutter.

Maybe you have a habit of delaying decisions, too. Let’s decide today where your decluttered items need to go. Do they need to be donated? Disposed of? Don’t delay that decision any longer. If they need to be donated, sort and put them in your vehicle. Then, make a note in your calendar to drop them off at your favorite charity.

As you are decluttering your items, I want you to try not to just move them to another room. You may be tempted to do that. However, resist the urge to keep everything. Decluttering means we actually part with these items. Otherwise, assign those items a permanent home where you can best utilize them.

Step By Step Decluttering guidelines for How to Declutter Lamps You Never Use

1.Only spend time on your specific daily task.

2.Do not get side-tracked or distracted.

3.Work within a time of day that you have the most energy and stamina. This is one of the most useful declutter motivation tips. Listen to your body and work at decluttering when you feel the most alert and energized.

4.Avoid thinking too long about whether to keep or discard an item. This is one specific way for How to Be Ruthless When Decluttering.

5.Avoid cleaning during your declutter. The goal is to purge the dead weight. Getting rid of the clutter is your priority. Cleaning can be accomplished later. Read on for more declutter motivation tips and my room specific deep clean checklist, though, as you will begin cleaning after your declutter.

How to Declutter Lamps You Never Use

Supplies Needed:

1. boxes -preferably ones you can donate (Avoid plastic storage bins because you may be tempted to just store the items and not part with them.)

2. sturdy trash bags

3. marker/pen to label boxes

Decluttering Tip: Avoid using storage bins to declutter. Storage bins tend to tell your brain to “store” the items for later. That is just delaying decisions. If you aren’t getting rid of items when you declutter, you are not truly decluttering. This is why I recommend a trash bag, also. A trash bag tells your brain to “trash” the item.

Obviously, recycle if you have that option. The boxes you use should be ones you are willing to part with, so I recommend sturdy cardboard boxes. As to donations, there are many charities that will come pick up your items for you at your home.

I use one in particular where you can book an appointment for pick-up online. This is so convenient, as it saves you the hassle of hauling stuff away yourself. Scheduling that pick-up also motivates you to declutter by a certain date.

How to Declutter Lamps You Never Use

1. Start by eliminating trash first- use a sturdy trash bag

2. Sort items by category if needed so you can see what you have

3.Get rid of items that don’t work or that work poorly, expired items, anything you don’t love, anything that you’ll never use again

4. Box up the donations and trash/recycle the rest

5.Select a charity to donate your items and schedule the pick-up if that is an option

How Do You Declutter Your Entire House (and get it deep clean?): Need to deep clean?

First, My How to Deep Clean Your Kitchen list can be found here.

Second, My How to Deep Clean Your Bathroom list can be found here.

Third, My How to Deep Clean Your Kids’ Rooms list can be found here.

Fourth, My How to Deep Clean Your Living Room list can be found here.

Fifth, My How to Deep Clean Your Bedroom list can be found here.

You can get your printable Daily Housekeeping Routine and Deep Cleaning Your House Schedule here. This 15 page printable kit is delivered digitally to your email for you to print and personalize. What Does a Deep Clean Include? It includes a daily schedule, calendar pages, and deep cleaning checklists for every room and area of your home. Check out the link above to see a sample page of what you’ll get in my printable set designed to help you create your personal Homemaking Checklist.

Also, you can get the complete digital printable copy of the Year Long Thorough Declutter Series Calendar and Checklists here. The printable digital download is delivered to your email. It includes 25 pages of printable calendar pages and checklists to help you declutter every room in your home. You can find that here.

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Step 3: How do you remove clutter? How Do You Declutter Your Home?.…Sign up for the Declutter Series and get your entire home decluttered in just 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.”Declutter Your Home” checklists are provided in each email.

Step 4: What is the fastest way to clean a dirty house? Use a timer and use the Deep Cleaning Checklists above. They will help you get your home sparkling after you’ve decluttered.

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