Minimalists have truly nailed the art of cutting clutter and keeping their homes immaculate. While their homes will not always be perfect, there are some types of clutter you will never find in a minimalist's home.
But what are they? And how do they manage to keep all of life's odds and ends trimmed down to the bare essentials?
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Types of clutter you will never find in a minimalist home
to deal with items as they enter their homes.
Here’s how it keeps these six categories of clutter at bay:
1. Aspirational clutter
begins. ‘This is clutter that represents who you were in a previous season or who you wish you could be (if you had unlimited time and energy).
‘Examples of aspirational clutter include clothing that used to fit you or that you wore in a previous season of life. For example, when I transitioned from working to being a full-time stay-at-home mom, I minimized most of my dresses since I didn't have a reason to wear them.
we might have the time to do it.’
principle might come in handy for this too. If you didn't know you had an item, or forgot you had it, let it go.
2. Paper clutter
is essential for minimalists. It instantly makes entryways and home offices look 10 times neater.
explains, ‘One way that they tend to tackle paper clutter is by leaning on digital solutions – this is something I highly recommend to my clients! For example, make it a habit to scan documents or use paperless billing, so that way there’s no chance for it to accumulate.’
3. Items kept just because of the cost
are a big reason a lot of us accumulate clutter that leaves us feeling too guilty to get rid of. It is easier said than done, but minimalists are typically very good at cutting emotional ties and accepting that the money they spent on the item is gone, and having it sitting in our home making us feel bad is will not bring the spent money back.
Emily McDermott, decluttering coach, says, ‘This can be clothing and accessories with the tags still on them, perhaps a gadget from Amazon that we thought would make life easier but we've never touched. It's hard to let go of this type of clutter due to several cognitive biases, but especially the sunk cost fallacy. We are reluctant to admit that we made a poor decision or wasted resources, so we keep paying for the item with our time and energy to maintain it.’
4. Duplicate items
– and it should be an easy category for all of us to tackle.
. This is a habit that can quickly clear space and can even save money, as you’re less tempted to buy more of what you already have.’
5. Expired items
is on the weekly to-do list for minimalists. You will never find expired items hanging around their homes and taking up space.
or your cleaning supplies, having too many of one item is another no-go for minimalists. Make it a habit to regularly check for expired goods, and this will keep your spaces clear and also eliminate waste, it’s safer for your home.’
policy to help you keep stock of your items.
6. Sentimental clutter
in their homes).
says, ‘I think sentimental items are one of the biggest culprits of creating additional clutter at home. Photographing something that brings you joy and you want to remember it could be a better way to manage your memories and maximize your storage space.
'For example, I had a keepsake bowling pin that was signed by a group of friends, but in the end, storing an individual bowling pin was not realistic, so I snapped a photo of it, and got rid of it for space.’
to benefit from these habits! Start small – go through a single drawer or tackle a shelf at a time. By borrowing these strategies, you’ll find it easier to create a home that feels organized and manageable without overhauling your lifestyle or budget.’
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