Sorted & Styled 4 Box method
Jamie and Hillary on Bloom with Gayle Guyardo.
Let’s be real—decluttering can feel like an uphill battle… But at Sorted & Styled, we’ve got a solution to make it a whole lot easier (and maybe even a little fun!). Meet the 4 Box Method, your new best friend for sorting through the chaos. All you need are four labeled boxes: Keep, Donate, Sell, and Trash.
How the 4-Box Method Works
While going through your belongings, start categorizing them into the 4 boxes. It’s as straight forward as it sounds.
Keep – If you love it, use it, or it makes your heart happy, it stays! Just make sure it has a proper home so it doesn’t add to the clutter.
Donate – Pass along the good vibes! If it’s still in great shape but no longer serves you, give it a new life by donating it to someone who needs it.
Sell – Got stuff with value but no use for it? Snap some pics and list it online, host a garage sale, or take it to a consignment shop. Extra cash, less clutter? Win-win!
Trash – If it’s broken, worn out, or past its prime, it’s time to say goodbye. Recycle when possible to keep things ecofriendly!
Some questions to ask yourselves to help along the way: Have I used this in the last six months? Do I have duplicates of this item? Does it bring me happiness? Is it in good condition? Where will it go if I keep it?
Want to see it in action? Take a peek at our segment with Gayle Guyardo on the globally syndicated health and wellness show Bloom by clicking here.
Pro Tips for Decluttering Like a Pro
Start Small: One drawer, one shelf, one closet—baby steps keep the overwhelm at bay. The first projects are the hardest. It’s emotional to say goodbye to things you once loved or spent money on, but it gets easier the more you do it. We call it the organizing bug! You’re gonna catch it!
Be Brutally Honest: If you haven’t used it in a year, do you really need it? Is it costing you more (money or mental clutter) to keep it than it would be to replace it if you DO end up needing it for that fabulous theme party you never planned on going to?
Set a Deadline: Give yourself a timeframe to donate, sell, or toss items, so they don’t sneak back into your space. Once it’s in the box, and you’re done with your purge, the box goes straight to the car to be dropped off to sell or donate.
Make It a Habit: A little decluttering here and there keeps your home feeling fresh and fabulous year round!
Decluttering doesn’t have to be a drag. With the 4 Box Method, you’ll transform your space with ease.. one decision at a time!
Need a helping hand? We get it, sometimes you just need your bestie there to tell you to let it go. Call Sorted & Styled and let’s get your home in order together.