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Ah, spring. That magical time of year when the birds chirp, the flowers bloom… and we all collectively realize our junk drawers have become tiny black holes of chaos.
Look, I love a layered, lived-in space as much as anyone. But when the piles start teetering and the mail stack becomes part of your “entry vignette,” it’s time. Spring cleaning, designer style, isn’t about going full minimalist (we’re not monsters), but about creating breathing room while keeping your space beautiful. Here are my favorite aesthetically pleasing, functionally brilliant, and just a little bougie decluttering tips for spring 2025.
1. Curate, Don’t Purge (We’re Not on a Reality Show)
Start by walking through your home with a fresh eye. Would this item make the cut if you were styling a shoot for it? If not, it might be time to lovingly let it go—or at least relocate it to a spot where it makes more sense. Decluttering doesn’t mean getting rid of personality. It means making space for it to shine. And maybe putting the broken candle from 2017 out of its misery.
2. Contain Your Chaos—in Cute Baskets
This is not a drill: baskets are your best friends. They hide things. They look good while doing it. They basically wear makeup for your clutter. Woven baskets, leather bins, even a lidded rattan situation—they all help you group the mess, corral the toys (looking at you, rogue Legos), and keep the vibe calm. Add a label if you’re feeling extra.
3. The “Tray Trick” Is Interior Design Magic
Trays are like adulting cheat codes. Toss a candle, a small vase, and your remotes into a tray? Boom—styled. What was once “stuff” is now a moment. Use trays in entryways, on coffee tables, even nightstands. They group items and make things feel intentional—aka the designer way of saying “I meant to do that.”
4. Go Vertical, Not Viral
Everyone’s obsessed with open shelving until it starts looking like a souvenir shop. The key is restraint. Style your shelves like you’re editing a magazine spread: balance, negative space, a mix of heights and textures. And if you need to hide a few things behind closed doors? That’s not cheating—that’s strategy. Luxury loves mystery.
5. Upgrade Your Storage Game
Just because it’s storage doesn’t mean it has to be ugly. Invest in beautiful boxes, linen bins, or acrylic organizers that make your closet or pantry look like they belong in a Vogue editorial. Drawer organizers that spark joy and match? We call that a win-win.
6. Edit Your Surfaces Like a Pro (Who Owns a Label Maker)
Nightstands. Entry consoles. Kitchen counters. These are danger zones where clutter goes to settle in like an unwanted house guest. Set a “two item” rule—like a lamp and a book—or whatever combination feels balanced. If you’re going to keep your vitamins out, maybe put them in a chic ceramic jar instead of the neon bottle. It’s the little things.
7. Reward Yourself with a Candle (Or Three) Once you’ve purged, styled, and contained… light a fancy candle. Pour yourself a sparkling water in a coupe glass and marvel at your work. You’ve earned it. Spring cleaning doesn’t have to feel like a boot camp. With the right mindset (and storage solutions that double as décor), you can declutter and elevate at the same time.
So here’s to clear counters, styled shelves, and a spring season full of light, air, and—just maybe—a closet that closes without a wrestling match.
Happy organizing, friends.