My living room is out of control, where do I start?
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My grand daughter moved in with her 2 year old son and is sleeping in the living room. I am beside myself on where to start taking steps to declutter it. There's a bookcase with toys, baskets full of clothes, and various boxes here and there. I'm on a budget but I know I have to do something. Help
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I would cover the boxes with contact paper or use Mod Podge with gift wrap that matches your decor. I would also do the same with boxes for the toys. Have your granddaughter fold and put away her bedding, blanket, and pillow each morning (even if she can place it in your room) so during the day your front room looks like a front room. I would also look for bins/boxes, that compliment your decor, to use on the bookshelf.
Sounds like you've lost your living room. Go ahead and bite the bullet, let it be a temporary bedroom. Buy a few clothes racks and a thrift store chest or dresser. Use a folding screen as a door. Get a tv for your bedroom if you don't have a family room. Hopefully it won't be long until you get your room back.
Sounds to me like the 2yr old might be out of control as well as your living room. Children even this young are capable of being taught to show respect to others and to others belongings.
No child should be setting the pace for 2 adults in anyone's home. You are already being generous in sharing your space/amenities/cost of living with your granddaughter and her son. However, as it is your home, you have the right to and need to set some rules.
Your granddaughter needs to take more responsibility in doing her share of the work with keeping the rooms as tidy as possible, and learning some appropriate parenting skills.
Hello could you possibly post a photograph to better see your current situation? Having a visual might be best guidance to a help find the best suggestions or potential solution to offer. Its best know what you are dealing with before offering broad suggestions.