How do you feel when you walk into your home? Are you happy and energized, or are you anxious because you see clutter on shelves and countertops?
If your space is feeling a bit disorderly, one of the best ways to give it a refresh is to get rid of visual clutter.
What is Visual Clutter?
When we say visual clutter, we’re talking about all the items of multiple sizes, types, colors, label styles, etc. that we typically leave out on countertops, surfaces, and shelves. Even though we may need and use these items, too much visual clutter can make a space feel messy.
Take this client’s linen closet, for example:
There are a few issues here! First, the client needed to pare down their linens. Towels and sheets that were damaged or unused had to go. Even with a declutter, the closet still looked pretty chaotic with everything on display, which also made the space difficult to maintain. We sorted the linens into categories and contained most of them in uniform bins (with labels, of course!) to make the space more visually streamlined.
Now, here are the results after reducing the visual clutter:
Get Visual Clutter Under Control
It’s amazing how a few small changes to your space can dramatically transform how you feel in it! Give it a try in your own home. Use these tips to help reduce visual clutter:
Choose only your favorite, most aesthetically pleasing items to display
If you find it beautiful or it makes you smile, that’s how you’ll know it’s right. This is especially helpful in a smaller space, like a bathroom or on a kitchen counter. Typically, displaying items in odd-numbered groups of three or five looks best. Everything else should go into a bin, a basket, a cabinet, or a drawer (you can always rotate your favorite items if you need to!).
Leave a little space
White space gives your eyes a chance to rest, which makes a space feel less chaotic. If there just isn’t any extra room to spare, it might be time to purge some items.
Create uniformity
A uniform space looks less chaotic and more pleasing to the eye. To do this, use the same style of bins and labels, and stick to a simple color palette.
Moxie Space offers professional home organizing services in Austin, TX and the surrounding communities. Book a free phone consult today and let’s chat about how we can help you!
