Winter Decluttering Checklist
A fresh start to your organized home.
Winter is the season of cozy nights, warm drinks, and often, a little extra clutter. With holiday decor still lingering, bulky winter coats filling up your entryway, and the remnants of last year’s paperwork piling up, it’s easy for your home to feel overwhelmed this time of year. That’s why winter is the perfect season to hit reset and declutter your space. By taking small, intentional steps, you can create a home that feels peaceful and functional—just in time to embrace the new year.
At Green Mountain Space, we believe decluttering is about more than just tidying up; it’s about creating a space that supports your life and brings you joy. To help you get started, we’ve created a Winter Decluttering Checklist packed with simple, actionable tips to tackle every area of your home. Let’s dive into some strategies to guide you through the season.
Why Winter is the Best Time to Declutter
A Fresh Start for the New Year: Decluttering aligns perfectly with the mindset of new beginnings. It’s an opportunity to let go of the old and make room for what’s ahead.
Extra Time Indoors: Shorter days and colder weather mean more time spent at home. Use this to your advantage by dedicating a few hours each week to decluttering.
Post-Holiday Reset: After the holidays, your home may feel a little more cramped. Decluttering helps restore balance and order.
Top Areas to Focus on This Winter
Holiday Decor: Before packing away holiday decorations, sort through what you actually love and use. Donate or recycle items that didn’t make it out of storage this year.
Winter Wardrobe: Take stock of your cold-weather clothing. If you haven’t worn it in the past year or it no longer fits, it’s time to let it go.
Kitchen and Pantry: Clear out expired items, organize your baking supplies, and donate any excess non-perishables.
Living Spaces: Streamline your shelves, coffee tables, and other surfaces to create a clean, cozy environment.
How Green Mountain Space can help: The holidays are magical—but taking everything down afterward? Not so much. That’s where we come in! Our team offers stress-free holiday takedown services to carefully pack, organize, and store your decorations so they’re ready for next year. Start the new year fresh and let us do the heavy lifting—because you deserve to relax after the holidays!
Winter Decluttering Checklist
Our Winter Decluttering Checklist breaks down the process into manageable steps. Here’s an overview:
1. Holiday Decor Refresh
Pack away holiday decorations in labeled, sturdy bins. We love using these bins from Home Depot!, Donate items you didn’t use this season or no longer love. Check lights and decor for damage before storing. Let go of broken ornaments or items you have not displayed in recent years.
2. Wardrobe Edit
Organize your closet by type and color to make mornings easier, Donate or recycle winter clothing you didn’t wear last year, Store summer clothes in airtight containers to save space, Evaluate your personal goals for style and health and be realistic of your everyday attire versus your one offs.
3. Kitchen Reset
Organize baking supplies and seasonal tools you used over the holidays, Declutter expired pantry items and spices. Donate excess non-perishables to a local food bank. We love to search for local organizations on Facebook groups. Take a look at duplicate items and kitchen tools you only use but once a year. Are items taking up precious real estate space?
4. Living Spaces Simplify
Remove excess throw blankets, pillows, or seasonal knick-knacks, Donate books, games, or toys your family has outgrown, Reorganize shelves and coffee tables for a clean, streamlined look.
5. Storage Spaces Tidy-Up
Go through your attic, basement, or storage closets, Label and organize bins so you know exactly what’s inside, Donate or recycle items you haven’t used in years.
6. Entryway and Mudroom Organizing
Create a dedicated space for winter gear like coats, boots, and scarves, Use bins or hooks for hats, gloves, and mittens, Clear out shoes or items cluttering your entryway.
7. Paperwork Purge
Recycle old holiday cards and catalogs, Sort through bills, receipts, and paperwork from the past year, Set up a system for tax documents and important files for the new year.
8. Electronics and Cords Declutter
Test old electronics and donate or recycle those you no longer use, Organize chargers, cords, and devices with labeled cord wraps, Delete unused apps and files on your devices for a digital refresh.
9. Cleaning Supplies Check
Toss out old or empty cleaning products, Stock up on essentials like all-purpose cleaner and microfiber cloths, Create a simple cleaning caddy for easy access.
10. Set Goals for the New Year
Reflect on how you want your home to feel this year, Plan one big organizing project to tackle this winter, Celebrate small wins as you create more peace and functionality in your space.
Ready to Get Organized?
Decluttering doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. With this checklist in hand, you can take it one step at a time and make meaningful progress.
If you’re looking for expert guidance, the team at Green Mountain Space is here to help. Whether you need hands-on organizing, packing and unpacking, or services during a home renovation, we’re just a text or phone call away. Let’s make this winter the season of simplicity and renewal. Together, we’ll transform your space into a sanctuary you love coming home to.
