Too tired to tidy? This is how pro organizers give themselves 'a grace period' but stay mess-free, even on their laziest days

Dining area with Fromental's green floral wallpaper and round wooden dining table with mid century pale green upholstered dining chairs. There is a distressed sideboard in view with a cream lamp, and pink lampshade.

We've all seen beautifully curated homes that are clutter-free at all times, but life can easily deviate from this ideal. However, it is possible to keep your home looking tidy when life gets hectic or motivation dips.

There is one simple trick professional organizers use to keep the 'clutter creep' at bay, even when they are running on empty, and you can benefit from using the same: A catch-all basket.