How the Way We Use Our Homes Has Changed – and What That Means for Your Home Today
When Did Your Home Stop Keeping Up?
I’m in a reflective mood today.
As my daughter left for school, I had one of those moments where time catches up with you. She’s growing so quickly. I know, I say that every year — when she was a baby and I couldn’t believe she would ever grow into the large-size sleeping bag, when she started school and talked about what she’d enjoyed doing in class. And now? She’s a teen, organising her costume for the school play and making plans for the holidays.
Over recent years, our lives have changed in ways we never could have imagined. From juggling growing family and work commitments, to adapting to working and learning at home during the covid pandemic and then transitioning into a new way of working.
Has your home kept up with you?
The demands on our homes are always growing and changing – but we rarely notice it.
If you reflect on the changes that have taken place for you and your family over the last 10 years for example, what would you list?
When we feel frustrated or a little embarrassed by the state of our home it can often be because things have changed but our home hasn’t adapted to support our needs.
If your home no longer feels calm, organised or functional, you’re not alone — and you don’t need a bigger house to make it work better. Sometimes, it just takes a fresh perspective.
How Modern Life Has Transformed Our Homes
It’s easy to see how clutter can build up and our home can start to feel out of sync when we think about all the changes we’ve been through. Here are just a few of the changes we have lived through:
- Working from home (or a hybrid) became the norm and suddenly the dining table became a make-shift office
- Online shopping soared, bringing more parcels (and packaging) into our homes than ever before. Even during lockdown!
- Family needs evolved – perhaps you welcomed a baby, adjusted to young people moving out or staying longer, or even made room for elderly parents,
- Technology spread across every room – with devices, chargers, and cables spreading to every room
- Time felt tighter, and clutter crept in as daily life got busier again
- Boundaries blurred, with living rooms doubling as classrooms, gyms or offices
These changes are a part of our modern life. But they do mean that your home might no longer support the way your daily life has evolved.
The Emotional Impact of a Home That No Longer Fits
When your home isn’t working, it can chip away at your sense of control. Lost keys, piles of paper, children’ things everywhere, and that hallway you try not to look at… It all adds up to mental noise and emotional weight.
Many of my clients tell me their home stressed and exhausted trying to manage it all. They feel embarrassed to have visitors over and guilty that they’ve not been able to “keep on top of things”.
If you feel this way, know that you’re not disorganised, or lazy. And you’re not alone. You’re doing your best to live in a home that hasn’t had chance to evolve with you — but the good news is that’s something you can change.
How to Rethink Your Space for the Life You Live Now
Start by asking yourself a few simple questions:
- Which rooms or areas in your home work well – and which cause frustration?
- Are there belongings you no longer use or love, or that you’re keeping “just in case”, that no longer reflect who you are?
- Is your space set up for how you actually use it, or how it was used 10 years ago?
You might notice that:
- Toys are spilling into every room because there’s no clear play zone
- Your office setup is a laptop and papers stacked on a kitchen chair
- The hallway is chaos because shoes, bags and coats have no defined home
These are all clues that your home is ready for a refresh. Sometimes it’s not about getting rid of everything — it’s about creating systems that support your daily routines.
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You Don’t Need a Bigger House – Just a Better System
A common myth is that more space equals more calm. But in reality, it’s not the size of your home — it’s how it functions for you.
By decluttering and creating zones that reflect your current needs, you can transform your home without knocking down a single wall. I’ve helped families reclaim entire rooms just by letting go of what no longer serves them and reorganising what does.
The result? A weight is lifted. And space that finally feels yours again.
‘once it was done everything felt simple and ordered and is honestly life changing. It will make a significant difference to me and my life with three young children‘- Alice
How I Can Help You Make Your Home Work Again
If this has struck a chord, this is your sign to rethink what you need and start making changes.
And if you feel you need support, I want you to know that you don’t have to figure it out alone.
I work with people just like you — busy, overwhelmed, and unsure where to start. My approach is calm, supportive and non-judgemental. Together, we’ll tackle the areas that are bothering you most, create simple systems that work for your lifestyle, and bring a sense of ease back into your home.
Sometimes it just takes a fresh pair of eyes and a bit of encouragement to get things flowing again.
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Your Home Should Support You – Not Stress You Out
You deserve a home that helps you feel calm, and able to focus on what’s important to you. A home that energises you, not drains you. And if that’s not how it feels right now, it’s okay — because change is possible.
Start small. One drawer. One cupboard. One decision at a time.
And if you’d like a bit of expert support along the way, I’d love to chat.
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