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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Gabriella Dyson

What is clutter blindness and how can you fix it? 8 expert steps to help you stop ignoring the mess in your home

A bookcase filled with curated ceramics and works of art.

Have you ever walked into a room, felt overwhelmed by the mess, but soon found yourself tuning it out? There's a name for that: clutter blindness. It’s a common issue where we become so accustomed to the clutter around us that we stop noticing it in order to cope.

Clutter blindness can show up in various ways, from kitchen countertops buried under random items to closets overflowing with clothes you haven’t touched in years. Entire rooms can turn into storage spaces, and the longer the clutter remains, the harder it feels to tackle, leading to a stressful cycle that affects your mental well-being.

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