Keeping your space uncluttered and tidy is one of the easiest (and most budget-friendly ways) to ensure your home looks and feels incredible. If you're looking to give your home a seasonal spruce or get it ready for guests to arrive, it's a no-fail approach designers and homeowners alike stand by. Whether you love a minimalist design scheme or a more maximalist look, keeping everything in its place goes such a long way.
It's clear that a clutter-free space looks much better than one with piles of everyday essentials strewn about, but what impact does clutter have on your mind? According to Bobby Berk – interior designer and former star – the impact is significant. Bobby recently took to Instagram to share more about a small space that's known to collect clutter, and why clearing it off should be first on your chore list. These are the he had to share.
'Do you ever walk into your space and it's a mess, and instantly feel not so great? There's a reason for that. When you're surrounded by chaos, it creates chaos in your mind, and it instantly makes you feel anxious and nervous,' Bobby says in the video. A photo posted by on While tidying and is undoubtedly important across the whole home, Bobby says that smaller spaces are often the culprits behind a cluttered mind.
Often forgotten and easy to neglect, small surfaces and corners can easily become catchalls for books and magazines, water glasses, and other small items that crop up throughout the day. From to , high-traffic ar.