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Winter isn't always the most organized season in our homes. With clutter left over from the holidays and limited opportunities to get outside, homes start to become disorganized and chaotic. Our real estate agents are here to help.

Organization Tips for Your Chicagoland Home

Whether getting organized is part of your New Year's resolution, or you simply want to get a head start on spring cleaning, these simple and affordable organization tips will help your Chicagoland home look its best this winter. 

Declutter and Donate (or Sell)

The first and arguably most important step toward a tidier home is eliminating clutter. That means identifying what you don't need, excess tchotchkes, outdated decor, unworn clothes, old books and magazines, and finding them a new home.

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In addition to popular rooftop bars, restaurants, and event spaces, many homes in the metro area come with a rooftop space for outdoor relaxation — it's one of the best ways to maximize your greenspace in an urban setting. If your rooftop space could use a refresh, or has felt like more of an afterthought, our real estate agents are here to help with inspiration that's both stylish and budget-friendly.

• Install a hanging chair, swing, or hammock. 
  Capture that breezy, relaxing vibe by installing a modern hanging chair or swing. Look for models with self-supporting stands if your rooftop doesn't allow for ceiling mounts. It's an easy way to add a playful, lounge-ready touch to your rooftop setup.
  
  
• Add planters with tall greenery.
  Even if you don't have soil to dig into, you can still enjoy greenery above the city streets. After all, certain plants will enjoy the direct sunlight, can thrive in this rooftop envir...

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• Replace heavy drapes with breezy curtains
  Gone are the dark winter months. Embrace the longer daylight hours by stashing heavy drapes for the season. In their place hang up some light, flowy curtains that let more sunlight in. It won't be long before the days are warm enough to open the windows. 
  
  
• Rearrange your bookshelves
  If your bookshelves have looked more or less the same for several years, now is a great time to liven them up! Instead of alphabetical order — or, more realistically, no order at all — try arranging your books by color, assigning a specific palette to each shelf. Thinning out your books and displaying just a select few...

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Whether you're about to move into a new home or you're simply ready to revamp your home for spring, this is a great time of year to invest in some new furniture and decor. Luckily, there are some truly exceptional local shops for housewares in Chicagoland, and our real estate agents are excited to share some of their favorites.

• District - 4835 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
  After starting as a furniture restoring business run out of a local garage, District has become one of Chicago's most respected sellers of modern and vintage furniture. District opened its brick and mortar shop in the

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It's never a bad time to update your living space. If your house could use a little freshening up, our real estate agents are here to help. Let's start with just one room: the living room. These quick and easy DIY tips will have your living room looking like new this year.

• A Fresh Coat of Paint
  Getting all-new furniture is expensive, but applying a fresh coat of paint is equally transformative and much more affordable. For just the cost of a few rollers and a gallon or two of paint, you can have what feels like a brand-new living room. But what color to choose? Much has already been written about the a...

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