Reasons Your Home Always Feels Cluttered

I am someone who cannot stand clutter. I will probably tell you to remove 50% of items from your home for it to show well. 

Your Entryway Is Cluttered

Your entryway is the first thing you see on entering your home, and it sets the stage for everything that comes after it. 

Your fix: Because the entryway is typically a major drop zone in your home, keep the backpacks and shoes organized in their proper place.  That includes putting extra jackets in the closet, moving out-of-season items elsewhere, and reducing the number of shoes stored at the door. investing in a shoe cabinet or a bench with bins underneath to stash shoes.

Too Many Things Hanging on the Wall

For a calmer, less cluttered vibe for your home, a massive gallery wall and a mountain of pillows may not get you there. Don't put things up just to fill a space.

Your fix: Here's a perfect opportunity to use that Marie Kondo decluttering strategy, and edit down the decor to only the items that really bring you joy.  Make sure it goes with the theme and decor and don’t over decorate.

Get Rid of Everything on Your Refrigerator

Your fridge may need a major declutter—and we're not talking about the interior. Remove the pictures, magnets and artwork from Johnny. 

Your fix: Move your must-have items from your fridge to inside a cupboard door or to a cork board in the pantry.

You Have Too Many Things on Your Surfaces

Clearing your counters and tabletops is essential for a more serene vibe at home. Less items on your countertops and coffee tables make it easier to clean as well and keep a clear mind.

Your fix: Start with a really clean slate. Completely clear a surface and live with it empty for as little as 24 hours. See how it feels and slowly add items back in until if feels just right. 

You Don't Have Enough Storage

Even the best decluttering job won't help much if you don't have the right places to actually store the items you're keeping. If storage space is at a premium in your house—too small closets, too few cupboards—you'll need to figure out how to GET RID OF THAT EXTRA STUFF!

Your fix: Look for smart ways to donate or sell on marketplace. You could incorporate more storage into your space like storage ottomans, closed baskets or boxes on bookshelves to hold small items. You may consider putting out-of-season clothes or bedding into suitcases.

This provides a spot to stash your kids' toys so they're accessible but hidden out of sight.