Do this one thing before decluttering for perfect results – according to experts

A soman with short brown hair carrying a stack of small boxes out of a walk in closet.

The terms ‘decluttering’ and ‘tidying up’ seem simple on the surface, but when you are faced with all of your prized possessions and overflowing home storage, it can be hard to know where to start – let alone picture where you want to end up. 

The simple answer to this conundrum? Creating a vision board, professional organizers say.