The Curation: Modular Sofa, Ways To Reduce Visual Clutter In Your Home, and Beautiful Space
In today's edition, I will share 5 simple ways to reduce visual clutter in your home, and a curation of modular sofas that can be configured to your liking.
Angolare 3-Piece Sectional Sofa, $4297, Crate&Barrel
Moby Track Arm Sofa, $2148, Bassett
Jonathan Leather Extended Sofa, from $2298, Castlery (US) (AU)
3 Seater With Chaise Corner Sofa Wide, €5.590, Noah (WW)
Coburn Three Piece Modular Sofa, $2700, Arhaus
The Jones Modular Sofa, from $3200, Maiden Home
Four-Piece Form Sectional, from $2821, Floyd
JÄTTEBO, $1600, IKEA
Weekly Learnings & Findings
Ways To Reduce Visual Clutter In Your Home
Having a clutter-free home makes it easy to relax and allows you to focus more on the things that matter. In general, I find that there are usually two types of visual clutter, one that is visible and another invisible. Stacks of paper on the table and piles of clothes are common examples of visible clutter. Messy cables, closets, and pantries are clutter that we often ignore since they are often not in plain sight.
There are also essential and non-essential items. Toilet paper, brush, bin, and soap are examples of things that are necessary. In today’s newsletter, we will focus on keeping a clutter-free home without disposing of the essentials.
Five simple ways to reduce visual clutter in your home.
1. Clear table and countertops
Keeping your table and countertop clear is the easiest step to instantly reduce clutter in your home. Store away things that you don’t need instant access to. The kitchen countertop, bathroom counter/vanity, and office desk are usually the three places I’d look into first as they are often the biggest source of mess. If you’re lacking closed storage, try to group or corral similar items together. Use trays, baskets, or boxes to keep things neat.
One important thing is to be mindful of your needs and lifestyle. Keep the things that you need often in an accessible place, this way, you can keep the surface tidy without sacrificing efficiency.
2. Have a place for everything
It is important to make sure everything has its own place. Placing things back in their place takes the same amount of effort as dumping them randomly. Doing this will not only prevent missing and scrambling for something but also keep an organized home more of a habit rather than a chore.
Don’t forget your fridge, pantry, and closet; it is just as important as the rest of the house. Use boxes and baskets to gather things in one place and create the idea that they were meant to be there.
To reduce visual clutter, opt for one of these three types of boxes or baskets:
Clear - This will allow you to keep things organized while being able to see what’s inside. Ideally great for pantry, or closet organization.
White/light colored - This will generally go in any environment without being a distraction. A good option for storage, laundry, and cleaning supplies.
Natural - Made of natural materials such as wood, bamboo, cotton, or linen, which adds warmth and visual interest. This is a great option for storage that will be kept visible as it can double as a decor piece.
Also, consider the things you bring daily and make a place to drop your things as soon as you get home.
These can be umbrellas, keys, shoes, wallets, and bags. Utilize hangers, benches, shoeboxes, or baskets as a place for these items. Doing this will not only help avoid clutter but also avoid the morning rush of looking for something.
3. Use trays to organize small items
Trays are a great way to group small items while being accessible. Keys and wallets are great examples of everyday items that are commonly placed on a tray.
The same things placed on a tray will also look less cluttered and more intentional than without a tray. Trays can also serve as a place to group your decor. Use the rule of three when arranging items as it is proven to be more visually appealing to the human eyes.
4. Hide cables
Cables are inevitable but can be extremely distracting. There are many creative ways to keep cables out of sight: hiding them inside a drawer, under furniture, and using a cable box are simple ways to avoid seeing them.
Use cable trunks and raceway under your desk to avoid hanging cables becoming an eyesore.
Use cable trays to hold your outlets and power supplies
Use cable raceways to run the cables along the desk or unit to avoid dangling cables
5. Organize clothes and laundry
Nothing is worse than seeing dirty clothes in places where they shouldn’t be. Get a laundry hamper and avoid leaving dirty clothes all over the place. A basket is also great for gathering clean laundry in one place.
Organize your clothes into categories to make getting ready in the morning a more pleasant experience. You can use the Konmari method to save space while being able to see everything at a glance.
Those are the five simple things you can do to reduce and maintain a clutter-free home. Make it a habit to return things to where they belong, and keeping your home organized will no longer feel like a chore.
Beautiful Space
Minimalist L.A. retreat | Written by Julie Vadnal, Photography by Justin Chung, Styling by Randi Brookman Harris
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