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Lilith Hudson

5 Scandi Principles for an Organized and Clutter-Free Home — 'They'll Change Your Habits for Good!'

A textured scandi living room.

There’s a lot to thank Scandinavia for - their simplistic style, their minimalist mindset, and of course, the existence of IKEA. We all know that Scandi countries take pride in their homes but, besides their brilliant eye for design, these countries also put a great focus on practicality, creating spaces that combine form and function in the best ways possible. 

That means there’s a thing or two we can learn from them when it comes to streamlining our spaces and how to declutter your home. From decluttering methods like Swedish death cleaning to their typically minimalist designs, there’s a lot to learn in the Scandi decluttering and organizing rulebook. Rather than strict codes of practice, however, the Scandi approach is far more holistic, with a few guiding principles that help instill order in our living space. To change your habits for a simpler Scandi home, here are five of their ideas that should definitely be on your radar.

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