No Shame, These 5 Types of Mess Are Prevalent in Most Homes — Here's How You Can Turn It Around for a Neater Space

A white living room with a cool stone fireplace, a large olive green sofa on a patterned terracotta-colored rug with a curved wood coffee table and a pair of wood side stools near a plush brown sofa seater and a potted indoor tree.

As much as you try, some types of mess will infiltrate your space over time. It's simply a consequence of living, and there's really no clear-cut way around it. However, that's not to say that you should let this consequential chaos evolve to the point of disruption.

Learning how to declutter your home is still my first tip for anyone who feels like they are losing control of their home. But if your home is fairly pared back and put together, and it's just the day-to-day mess that's getting to you, then let this be your guide.