5 Things Every Cluttered Home Has In Common
Whether it’s a Palm Beach estate, a chic city condo, or a cozy family home, we can tell you one thing is for certain: clutter shows up the same way everywhere. After transforming spaces for busy people all over the world, we’ve noticed five patterns that every cluttered home has in common. And the good news? Once you spot them, you can finally change them!
EMOTIONAL ATTACHMENTS EVERYWHERE
The ticket stub from a concert 10 years ago. Grandma’s dishes you never use. Gifts you feel guilty about donating.
TRUTH
Occasionally, there are many irreplaceable heirlooms. Your memories don’t live in objects. They live in you. Queue the Lion King’s, “He Lives In You“ song. Keeping only the items that bring you joy and purpose frees your home and your mind.
THE ONEDAY PILE
Every cluttered home has boxes of things saved for someday. Clothes that might fit again, craft supplies for a project that never started, waiting for the right time.
TRUTH
Someday rarely comes. What you’re really saving is guilt, not joy.
DUPLICATES
When systems aren’t in place, we forget what we own, so we overbuy. Multiples of everything, endless black leggings, too many chargers.
TRUTH
Start with the basics. Group like items together. Seeing duplicates side by side makes it so much easier to let it go.
HIDDEN CLUTTER BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
Closets, drawers, garages, oh my! Clutter isn’t just out in the open. Most homes hide their mess in random just in case spots.
TRUTH
Remember, If you don’t use it, it’s not storage. It’s delay, so throw (donate) it away. The money has already been spent.
DISASTER DROP ZONE
The entry table, kitchen counter, or even the floor near the door, clutter always collets in a landing spot.
TRUTH
Give your keys, bags, and mail a designated spot. A small try or basket works wonders to contain the chaos.
Clutter is universal but so are solutions. Once you learn to spot these patterns, you can start shifting your mindset and environment from chaos to calm. Just remember, you don’t need a giant organizing project to start. Begin with one drawer, one shelf, one pile. Your space and mind will thank you.