‘It’s like sleeping with monsters under the bed’ – my clear-floor policy as a professional organizer is an instant game-changer in clients' homes

A spacious dining toom with a white rectangular table surrounded by modern wooden chairs. A large pink glass ceiling light hangs above. Mid-century modern shelving on the wall to the left. .

Trying to find permanent storage places for everything in your home can feel like a constant struggle, but there is one surface I always try to avoid clutter on – the floor.

As a professional organizer, my 'clear-floor policy' is the easy answer to preventing lost items and overwhelming piles. The theory behind it is simple, and it works, as a clear floor signals to your brain that the space around you is empty, reducing the stress that often comes with mess and visual clutter.