Declutter First. Then Renovate or Decorate.

Renovating your home is exciting—but it can also be stressful, messy, and expensive. One way to make the process smoother (and smarter) is to declutter before you renovate.

At Less is More, we work with homeowners across Auckland to help them prepare for home renovations by sorting, clearing, and simplifying their spaces before the builders arrive, sometimes even before the plans are finalised. Here’s why it makes such a big difference:

1. Save Money on Your Renovation

When you're renovating, every square metre counts. By decluttering first, you're less likely to:

• Pay for storage you don’t need
• Waste money designing or building around things you no longer use
• Overestimate the space you actually need

Less stuff means more efficient (and more affordable) design.

2. Make Space for the Renovation Work

Builders need clear access to work zones. If your home is full of furniture, storage bins, or mystery cupboards, it slows them down—and might even add to your labour costs.

Decluttering first creates a clear, workable space for trades to do their jobs properly.

3. Get Clarity on What You Really Need and Want

Renovating is a great time to rethink how you use your home. When you declutter beforehand, you’ll get a better sense of:

• What furniture, storage, and space you actually use
• How your needs have changed
• What you want your future home to feel like - will your existing furniture work in the new space?

Decluttering brings clarity. Renovating brings change. Doing both together brings positive results.

4. Protect What Matters

Renovation zones are dusty, chaotic places. Even with the best prep, things can get scratched, broken, or lost. Decluttering first lets you:

• Pack away and protect valuables
• Decide what’s worth keeping or replacing
• Store things intentionally, not in a panic

5. Less Stress, Better Results

Renovations can be overwhelming. Decisions are easier when you’ve already simplified your space. Decluttering first helps you:

• Feel more in control of the process
• Keep your end goal in focus
• Unpack and get things the way you want them, much faster

Thinking of Renovating or Redecorating? Start Here.

If you're planning a renovation in Auckland, we can help you sort, simplify, and prepare your home—so your renovation starts on the right foot. We’ll work with you to:
  - Declutter and organise
  - Clear and pack areas under renovation
  - Arrange temporary storage, if needed
  - Plan and create a calm, organised new space