7 signs you have too much stuff in your living room – and how to 'instantly' make this space feel more organized

A cream sofa with cream and yellow throw cushions in a neutral living room. The edge of a round, light wooden coffee table in front, and a round side table with a black lamp on in the background. .

It doesn't take much for clutter to build up in a living room – a few extra books on the coffee table, a couple of trinkets on the mantel, and an extra blanket for cozy Spring evenings.

Add in other family members and their belongings, and it can go from being streamlined to cluttered in a matter of days.