Do you need information on how to reduce clutter in your dining room? Most people overlook this room when they are getting ready for their declutter plan. But be sure not to leave it out. Most dining rooms are close to either the kitchen or living rooms and you would be surprised at how much stuff ends up in this room.

Not every home has a dining room, but many people like to have a specific room in which to have dinner parties, I myself, prefer to hang out with friends in the kitchen. I like things to be very informal and I like to socialize with my guests while I am finishing up the last-minute touches and while I am getting them coffee or dessert.

With that being said, I do have a friend that has a lovely dining room. It is elegant with a mahogany table and chair set, candles, table linen and fresh flowers at all times. I do find myself drawn to this room in her home, simply because she has made it look so lovely and inviting.

Of course, that cannot be said, for many dining rooms nowadays. Many of them, have just become another dumping area for stuff. Most dining rooms are usually next to the kitchen of the living room. Because of this, it is really easy for it to become a drop off point on the way to these other rooms.

When I was a kid, I used to come in the house after school and just throw my backpack on the dining room chair. My jacket usually ended hung on the back of it, as I made my way to the kitchen for a snack. My mother would constantly tell me to hang up my jacket in the closet and put my backpack in my room. That very rarely happened though.

It seems even worse today with most people, because everybody seems to be in such a hurry, always on the go. That is why I try to have a specific spot for every item and make a conscious effort to put items away right away. I find, that if I do not do it right away, I easily get side-tracked and that is when the clutter starts to build up again.

I find that, in general, people seldom use their dining room tables to eat meals. Although they seem rarely used, some people are reluctant to get rid of them. And it is convenient to have a dining room table if you have gatherings on holidays throughout the year.

That does not mean that the table needs to be in the middle of the room, though. I would suggest that you consider pushing the table up against the wall, when not in use. This gives the room a more spacious feel and when you need to use it, you can just pull away from the wall. You may also consider adding a bench to the set, it could be easily stored up against the wall and provides extra seating, when needed.

Some individuals like to have a large hutch or sideboard in the dining room. Although, I do see how they may come in handy for storing items like candles and napkins, I find that this large piece of furniture really makes the room seems small and cluttered.

I would suggest that you through this piece of furniture to see which items you really need to have access to, in this room. Remove all other items and either find a more convenient location for them or just get rid of them. Remember, we are trying to cut down on clutter.

The next thing that I would recommend that you do is to get rid of this large piece of furniture and replace it with a smaller piece. Or better yet, when you are choosing a bench to go with your set, get one that has a lid that opens up, with room inside for storage. That way, it doubles as a seating area as well as an area to store all of your necessary items.