Home Reset: Simple Tasks to do
After the Holidays
25+ Simple Ways to Reset Your Home
Before you dive in, take a deep breath. This isn’t about doing everything at once, and it isn’t about perfection. Think of this list as a menu of simple resets. Pick one small task a day (or even one a week) based on the mental space you’re in that day!
Every little win helps your home feel lighter, calmer, and more supportive of your everyday life. There’s no right order and no finish line here… just steady progress and a little more peace along the way.
Simple Spaces & Quick Wins (1–8)
1. Take Down Seasonal Decor
Pack everything away neatly, donate what you no longer love, and toss away anything that has broken. Future you will thank you next season.
2. Reset the Junk Drawer
It only takes 15–20 minutes. Empty it out, return stray items where they belong, and toss the rest. Instant satisfaction.
3. Clear Your Entryway
Whether it’s a mudroom, hallway, or wall by the door, pare down shoes, jackets, bags, and hats. Keep only what you use every day.
4. Toss the “I’ll Fix It Someday” Pile
If it hasn’t been fixed by now, it probably won’t be. Let it go and free up your physical and mental space.
5. Touch Up Paint Scuffs and Scratches
A few quick touch-ups can make a room feel brand new again, and it’s easier than you think. Your local paint store will have color-matching techniques to match your current style.
6. Clean Out the Fridge
Wipe shelves, toss expired condiments, and give yourself a fresh start for the week ahead.
7. Donate Unused Clothes and Gifts
Unused items add mental clutter. If you’re not planning to sell them soon, donate and move on.
8. Eliminate Paper Piles
Recycle old papers, shred what’s no longer needed, and file only what truly matters. Less paper = less stress.
Decluttering & Reset Tasks (9–17)
9. Purge One Kitchen Cabinet
Not the whole kitchen, just one drawer or shelf. Toss duplicates, cracked items, and anything you secretly avoid using.
10. Clear Off One Countertop
Choose a single surface and return it to a clean slate. One clear space can instantly calm a room.
11. Declutter Under the Bathroom Sink
Say goodbye to expired products and half-used bottles. Wipe it down and keep only what you’re actually going to use.
12. Clear Your Nightstand
Remove unfinished books, tangled cords, and clutter so your bedroom feels peaceful again. A quick dusting goes a long way!
13. Refresh One Shelf in the Linen Closet
Donate mismatched towels, toss worn-out items, and refold what stays. You don’t need nearly as many extras as you think.
14. Declutter Cleaning Supplies
If it’s empty, dried out, or never used, let it go. Fewer products often make cleaning easier and seem less like a chore.
15. Reset Your Purse or Work Bag
Receipts, old lip gloss, random treasures - clear it all out. A clean bag feels like a fresh start every time you leave the house.
16. Mini Pantry Reset
Toss expired food, group similar items together, and wipe down shelves. Even 15 minutes makes a big difference.
17. Delete Digital Clutter
Photos, screenshots, old apps, and overflowing inboxes count too. Mental clutter is still clutter.
Cozy Reset & Simple Decorating (18–25)
18. Swap Seasonal Decor for Soft Neutrals
Think cozy textures, simple greenery, and warm layers. Calm and inviting always wins.
19. Create a Coffee or Hot Chocolate Station
Cold days call for warm drinks. A few mugs and simple styling can instantly boost your (and your guests’) mood.
20. Add Fresh (or Faux) Greenery
Greenery breathes life back into a room and makes everything feel refreshed. One simple plant can lighten the vibe.
21. Restyle Your Coffee Table or Console
Keep it simple - a candle, a book stack, or a small photo goes a long way.
22. Refresh Your Bedding
Wash everything, rotate pillows, and maybe add a cozy throw. It’s an easy mood booster and adds that extra comfy feeling when you climb into bed.
23. Add Soft Lighting
Warm lamp light or battery candles make evenings feel calm and cozy. “Edison Bulbs” are a great and cheap way to achieve this look!
24. Create One “Calm Corner”
A chair, a lamp, a blanket - nothing fancy. Just a place to pause and breathe.
25. Light a Candle and Call It Done
Seriously. Enjoy your progress, even imperfect progress counts and we are proud of you.
Bonus: Budget & Routine Reset (26–28)
26. Try a Low-Spend Reset
Pause non-essential spending for a short time and give your budget a breather after the holidays.
27. Refresh Your Weekly Meal Planning Routine
Plan meals, check what you already have, and build from there. It saves time, money, and decision fatigue.
28. Create a Simple Weekly Reset Rhythm
A short routine… laundry, planning, and resetting surfaces helps the week start calmer and keeps clutter from piling up.
If there’s one thing to remember, it’s this: progress doesn’t have to be loud or dramatic to matter. A drawer here, a cozy corner there… small steps add up to a home that feels lighter, calmer, and more supportive of real life.
Give yourself grace. Move at your own pace. You don’t need to reset everything to feel refreshed, one simple win at a time is more than enough.