Unclutterer has a post explaining the authors’ reasons to unclutter. This is important enough for me separately, both as an affirmation and as a though exercise.
A sleek, modern look is impossible with clutter. My favorite school of architecture/design is the modern I’m a Dwell subscriber. I have several books on the subject of moderns and Usonians. You can’t keep the modern look without a minimalism. Clutter isn’t minimal.
When focusing on the future, the past can hold you back. I want to reduce the psychological roadblocks to home improvement and planning ahead in general. I want to reduce my reasons to leave products unfinished. I want to choose what to keep instead of thoughtlessly collecting.
We all carry ‘baggage’ from home to home. A good example: I’ve tossed my stuffed animals, keeping only the most sentimental one. This wouldn’t work if I couldn’t keep something from my past, but I have to let go in some way too. It was hard to do, but it fueled my passion for reduction.
The need to find important items quickly. I searching for things I need in piles of junk frustrating.
If you want a golden rule that will fit everybody, this is it: Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.
William Morris
Something that has no use today is still useless tomorrow. This goes with thinking about the future. If you don’t have a use for something today, it’s useless.
Attempt at a meme: What’s a good reason for you to un-clutter your home? Post in comments below!
Comment (1)
Clutter is depressing. there is something light and breezy about open spaces and minimal clutter placed in the right place. It is easy to find order and serenity that way. Clutter just makes me want to go back to bed!