Newly married couples often face the challenge of merging two households into one. They may have duplicate items or decorations that one spouse doesn't like. Organization and storage can be taxing. To make the marital home more serene, below are some organizational tips.

Organizing Suggestions for Newly Married Couples

1. Purge

The best way to make the merging process smoother is to purge items you no longer want or need. Start with clothes and books, and then continue to your storage closets and spare rooms. You can sell your unwanted possessions online, donate them to charity, or toss them in the bin. In most cases, if you haven't used the item in the past year, you probably don't need it. In the unlikely event that you do, odds are you can purchase a replacement. Meanwhile, you'll enjoy less clutter, more space, and less stress.

2. Compromise

Some of the biggest conflicts many newlyweds face can arise because one or both spouses are used to getting their way in their own space. Since that’s likely not always possible, you’ll each need to learn to compromise. Agree to let your spouse make decisions about how to organize some areas of your home, and you can be in control of arranging others. Marriage takes patience and negotiation, and compromise can lead to better outcomes than rigidly insisting on having your way.

3. Rent a Storage Unit

For items that one partner can't stand, but the other partner can’t bear to part with, consider renting a self-storage unit. They can be an inexpensive, convenient, and secure way to resolve an organizational dispute. They let you hold onto items you don't have room for and provide a perfect avenue for compromise. A storage unit is ideal for items with significant sentimental value that no longer have a place in your home.

If you want to declutter your home by storing items you rarely need, rent a storage unit from All American Self Storage. With two locations in High Point and a third in Greensboro, NC, they’ll keep your items secure. They provide 24-hour video surveillance and electronic gates and offer multiple unit sizes, including indoor car storage. Visit their website or call (336) 434-1222 for pricing and unit sizes.