Bought Something New, Now Hate Everything Else in Your Home? You're Not Alone — It's Called the 'Diderot Effect', and This Is Why It Happens

A living room with a tropical tapestry on the wall behind a gray couch near a floor lamp and a dining set with a vase of feathered stems.

Curating the perfect home forever is a myth. Lifestyles change, habits shift, and the ambiance you desire will evolve, too. However, it's a thin line between a quick spruce every now and then and a repeated thirst for change that can swiftly lead to a cluttered space.

And while everyone should know how to declutter a home, it's not enough to cap your learning at understanding where and when to pare back your rooms. It's also good to know what could be sending your home into chaos. And if you're asking yourself: "Why do I always want to redecorate?", the Diderot Effect could be to blame.