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Holly Cockburn

The 'clustering' home trend has finally made it acceptable to be a messy person - rejoice

living room with console table decorated with a lamp and plants.

When you tried Marie Kondo's famous tidying method, did you find that everything you own happened to 'spark joy'? You might just be a maximalist, a naturally messy person, or as TikTok has rebranded it, you might be embracing the 'cluttercore' trend.  

Some people thrive on minimalism and keeping their homes neat. But to others, it doesn't come naturally. Born from a viral TikTok, clustering is the new decor trend that is centred around collecting and showcasing your favourite trinkets, in a format that replicates the 90's apartments featured in TV shows and films. 

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