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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Andy van Terheyden

12 things that always make your shelves look cluttered including too many plants, trinkets and mementos – and what to do instead

Luxury living room diner with deep blue armchair, mounted tv and tidy shelves.

Shelves can be a beautiful way to display decor and create easy-access storage, but they can quickly look cluttered without a thoughtful approach.

Our home organizing experts are here to reveal exactly what's causing your shelves to look chaotic – plus how to overcome these common clutter culprits.

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