r/declutter • u/Dear_Comparison97 • 11d ago
Advice Request Keep it real, did I go too far?
Posted some photos a few weeks ago and I got quite a few comments telling me I decluttered too much and my apartment looks sterile and uninviting now. I’m convinced it was just the difference in the before and after pictures how much was gone, as well as it being a sunny day on the before photos and and rainy in the after photos. Be honest!! Is it really unwelcoming?
Edit to add: for everyone wondering why I care what others think of my apartment-I don’t really. I am the child of a hoarder, I figured out last year a really huge subconscious stress in my life was how cluttered and full everything in my house was. It was definitely childhood related and we moved to a smaller apartment and so the difference felt drastic. Once I did my first round of decluttering the weight that felt like it was lifted was incredible. I went back through a few more times, I’m just trying to make sure I’m not going overboard due to my history around this thing. Thanks everyone!!
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u/NoodleDrive 11d ago
Personally I don't think there's anything wrong with your space, it just looks open and clean. But also:
1) none of us can actually know how your house FEELS to be in just based on photos
2) it doesn't matter what strangers on the internet think, just how you and your guests feel when you're in the space
If you're really worried about it being unwelcoming, ask your friends and family who have actually been to your house recently if it feels different, and if so, if that difference is good or bad.
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u/Any_Week4207 11d ago
It looks calm and uncluttered. If you find art you genuinely love, sentimental objects you want to frame / display, then you have some space for doing so. But absolutely no need to rush out to do so, if that makes sense.
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u/domino_427 11d ago
oh my god it's beautiful. I can only hope my house looks this good in 20 days.
Are you happy? I know I got one room not empty but just I can see more walls and it feels very different. Nice, but different. Does it feel weird?
that must have been so much work and I'm proud of you <3
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u/Dear_Comparison97 10d ago
It feels weird because I’ve never had such a low amount of stuff, but I love it. I’m truly at the point where the only things I own are things I regularly use and wear, and I let go of everything else. I’m also extremely surprised with the probably thousands of things I let go of I don’t regret a single item and can barely remember what’s gone.
I’m the child of a hoarder and cluttered spaces make me feel so out of control and stressed due to me growing up in a “functional hoarders” home where I couldn’t control my environment. I just didn’t realize that’s where my stress was coming from until it clicked one day. Me and my fiance moved in together 7 years ago and have lived in 3 different places. We both pretty much kept everything we owned and just combined it and never got rid of anything so a huge clean out was needed. It’s like a sigh of relief now.
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u/bonedarkness 11d ago
I like it. It looks so peaceful. But it doesn't matter what a bunch of strangers think, we don't live there.
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u/Turbulent_Task_9672 10d ago
There is a difference between clutter and decor.
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u/trallala1111 10d ago
Agreed, some more decor could be nice in the last 2 pictures. The loft and bathroom look a little empty but the rest of the house looks great to me!
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u/AggravatingJacket833 11d ago
I like a minimal space too. I think you've done a great job with prints and floral themes. My only suggestion is in regard to the walls; they are big and blank. It's not unwelcoming but you have some great art elsewhere that softens them up. Maybe add more art pieces or plants in other areas where you have big stretches of wall.
But in all honesty it looks lovely. And if you're happy than who cares what anyone else thinks.
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u/brinazee 11d ago
It's lovely and calming, though I don't see much of you in it. Slightly generic, but lovely.
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u/KeyCar367 10d ago
It looks great. I personally like simple and organized. Too much stuff is overwhelming
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u/Juliethecooliee 11d ago
It looks clean, organised and welcoming. Dont listen to others. You should feel proud of yourself
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u/LastBiteOfCheese 11d ago
If you like it, it’s good. That said, there are a couple of pics with what feels like a lotttt of wall space, which might be what people are responding negatively to. But I figure that just means you have the perfect place for the next piece of artwork you fall in love with!
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u/mlem_a_lemon 11d ago
My first thought was, "Oh, how freeing."
I don't think it's too much. It's about your needs and your comfort, and if it makes you feel good, then it's the right amount.
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u/HavenRoseGlitter 11d ago
No, it's not unwelcoming. It's calm. You've still got color and personal touches throughout. You have space to breathe. I'd use this opportunity to enjoy the emptiness for a while, get used to the change, then decide if there's any changes you want to make to make it feel more comfortable to you.
(Also, you're not actually inviting all those random commenters into your home - who cares if they don't feel invited? They're not! Your space is for you.)
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u/Craptastick68 10d ago
I love it, honestly. Looks clean, organized, and peaceful. I struggle with clutter, so I get it. I am working towards being able to trim down my belongings as well, but it's a struggle to part with things. I'm not a hoarder, but I like my stuff, lol. But I also love the feeling of having less crap everywhere.
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u/ropeandharness 10d ago
Your opinion is the only one that matters! But because you asked, the one part of the house that looks too empty to me is pic 2, because there's SO much open wall space. Some art on the walls is all you need to fix that. I'm also a big fan of colorful walls, if it's a vibe you like i think painting could make some of the rooms feel more lively without adding any clutter.
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u/midnightchaotic 10d ago
Honestly, seeing your photos brings me a sigh of relief. It looks so serene without clutter. Yes, you could spiff it up a bit with some wall art, but seeing this actually calms my chaotic mind. I love it.
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u/Try_at-your-own_Risk 10d ago
It looks fine to me easy to clean and tidy maybe some pictures or books if you read them but it’s nice otherwise. The tv is mounted way too high though.
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u/redshoewearer 10d ago
It looks peaceful and calm. If it is what you like, and makes you happy, then it's great. Who cares what ANYONE else thinks? Enjoy your life and your beautiful living space. Congrats on accomplishing it!
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u/demonita 10d ago
I wish I could figure out how to declutter my small house into this kind of peak joy.
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u/Full-Effective-3542 10d ago
I think it looks beautifu, so peaceful. Please don’t feel the need to add a lot of mass market junk.
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u/RuthOConnorFisher 9d ago
No, this looks perfectly normal and cozy to me! Also I love your houseplants.
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u/CWmeadow 11d ago
It's calm and not sterile, but IMO it does look more like an AirBnB than a home. Maybe because of the sparse & generic "hotel"-style art. If you swap out some of those pieces with more personal art or photos, I think it'd be great.
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u/drlakele 11d ago
I skimmed over the subreddit title and I kept swiping from Pic to pic waiting to find a problem! Looks great! How do you feel? Refreshed? Relaxed?
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u/Specific_Ocelot_4132 11d ago
Personally, I’d add some low-maintenance decor like more pictures on the walls, but whatever makes you happy!
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u/squashed_tomato 10d ago
I think it looks lovely and calm. Plus easier to clean. Ignore suggestions to add more. They can do that to their home. You have to go by your own comfort levels. Houses don't need to have tons of decor and you still have some anyway. This just looks like a normal home. Enjoy it!
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u/lemneye 10d ago
I would more so say it looks very neat and tidy and just has a simple neutral color pallet. Honestly im quite impressed with how together it looks. Haha even when I only have a little it looks busy somehow.
If you want to you could always consider picking out new decor. Some photos,art or some paint but thats only if its for you.
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u/Not-a-cyclist 11d ago
It's very personal. Some people will love it, others qiwill hate it. I'm a staunch minimalist so some things I see here are even too much for me lol, like housplants or wall-to-wall carpeting. The important part is how you feel about it.
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u/outofshell 10d ago
It looks like a lovely, relaxing space imo. The plants and blankets make it feel cozy and inviting
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u/cuddleparties 10d ago
this looks so relaxing and you need to share how you did it for other children of hoarders
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u/yourgirlchels 10d ago
No! You just need a few more pieces of art on the walls and some curtains on the living room window
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u/kal67 10d ago
I don't think you went too far! It feels like there's enough stuff present, it's all just a little oddly arranged. Many of the rooms feel visually lopsided to me, and the living room furniture feels awkward to have conversation across. Loft feels weirdly empty too, but it might be the camera and lack of visible cat(s)!
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u/thegreenmachine90 9d ago
Only a genuine hoarder would think you’ve gone too far. This looks cozy and clean and completely normal. You could also easily keep going if you really wanted to. You’d still have a long, long way to go before you actually reached “sterile and uninviting”
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u/ExactPanda 11d ago
I'm a bit of a maximalist, so for me, it could maybe use a little more in terms of color, art, photos, trinkets, etc. BUT that's just my personal preference! Even without all of that, it looks pretty warm and cozy!
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u/Mission_Tip_7662 10d ago
It looks nice. I am a Realtor. I always keep my house looking like someone if coming to view it. Even when my son was little. He turned out alright too!
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u/hobhamwich 9d ago
Only matters for your own well-being. There are people who get down to a single backpack and are very happy. Others cut down from 500,000 belongings to 300,000 and feel good.
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u/No_Gas_5154 9d ago
Looks great! Just make sure it is something you can easily maintain
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u/Dear_Comparison97 9d ago
I maintain it by seasonally decluttering, low/no buys, project pan, and not bringing stuff back in
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u/prazskanaplava 10d ago
It might just come down to the layout + personal taste rather than the amount of items.
Obviously, personal taste isn't a problem. For example, I'm not a big fan of carpets or beige and love more intense colours. Maybe because it reminds me of the 90s where I come from and I want a change to how I grew up. But to you, this might be a haven that calms your senses and brings comfort.
Photos taken in the evening / with overhead lighting make a difference too. Natural light no doubt completely alters the space.
One thing that you could play with if you aren't happy is layout. Play around with the flow of the room, position of furniture, change things around. You've got an advantage it's easy to test anything you want since you have so much lovely space. Like real-world Sims game.
For example - bedroom, a huge dresser blocking a part of the window doesn't seem ideal. Living room - armchair in the middle of a window facing the room straight on feels a bit off - it might look better if it was off-centre and angled diagonally. Dining room cabinet display - I'd not keep stuff on both sides, it detracts from the artwork on the wall.
It might also be worth it to figure out different solutions for some items that ARE still on display but aren't decorative. For example, some stuff is in the corner by the TV area that might be better off somewhere less prominent. Or the big metal bin (?) in the dining room. When rooms become sparse, what remains draws more attention and feels more intentional. You expect the remaining items to be important aesthetically, a deliberate decoration or memorabilia, so it's a bit unfortunate when it happens to be stuff we normally prefer to hide. But it's possible you simply don't have any other space for it and this is the only viable solution, in which case disregard. :)
Overall, it's just details to be honest and worth discussing just because you happened to ask. I don't think there's anything wrong or unwelcoming about your home for a guest. :) I for one would be happy about the diminished chance of a spider encounter in such a clean home.
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u/MitzyCaldwell 10d ago
Only you can answer that. I know this is probably not the answer you are looking for but everyone has a different idea of what clutter is. You can’t mistake decluttering with minimalism. For some ppl that’s what it means and for others it isn’t.
I am sure if I posted a photo of my bookcases that probably half the folks here would absolutely hate it and called it super cluttered. But for me it’s what I love and what I want and I have no problem finding stuff etc. I probably tend to have more “stuff” but my goal is to have stuff that I love, stuff that is useful, and stuff that has a place. Does that mean I have 5 pairs of shoes instead of 25 yes but that also means i have a goal of owning 1000 books lol.
Just find what you want and work towards that and don’t worry about what other ppl thing. If you feel calm when you walk into your house then it’s not too much.
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u/PointerAndPines 10d ago
Nope. Everyone is allowed to have their own preferences but I think there is nothing wrong with your home. I absolutely love all of it and I would immediately be comfortable staying here.
Our society has ingrained overconsumption to such a degree that many people aren't used to a minimal home. Your home is easier to clean and there is more room for activities or guests who bring their own items. I love to use my empty space to play with my dog without worrying about knocking something over. Most importantly a home free of visual clutter is relaxing and helps keep a clear and focused mind.
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u/Roll4DeathSave 9d ago
It looks great and tidy honestly (as many have said). If you're looking to add more 'character', some of the walls feel a little bare and the color pallate feels fairly monochrome. I'd say balance a few, non-yellow tones so it's not so beige throughout the house? It all depends on personal preference and style, in the end!
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u/Cute_crochet 5d ago
It looks amazing!! I think you did a wonderful job and it looks really cozy. Great work 😊
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u/Brilliant_Bluejay099 11d ago
That’s funny. I think this looks actually like a good balance of stuff and declutter. It feels homey but also is clear. I like it but it matters more what you like.
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u/Several-Praline5436 10d ago
For a minute, I thought this was the decorating subreddit and "going too far" was going to be after photos of bedrooms painted crazy colors or something, haha.
Your house looks tidy and lovely! You should feel proud of it. :)
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u/PaperParentDinosaur 11d ago
Sterile. But honestly? It’s probably because with empty surfaces the walls stand out more. I bet if you had just a few quite large pieces on your walls, the eye wouldn’t be wandering around trying to find something to land on.
Or plants. Plants help.
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u/Both-Beautiful960 11d ago
Seconding. You definitely don't need more clutter or storage space, but your art isn't sized right to your walls. Your pieces need to be about 50% larger to have balance with the environment. Secondary art pieces to tie the room together visually will help too.
Accent colours and architectural details aren't available in your apartment, but you can fake them with stick-on wallpaper. If you want to go all-neutrals, that's entirely reasonable, but deeper hues and richer tones will make the choice look deliberate and more luxurious.
Also, for real, plants.
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u/Treehousefairyqueen 11d ago
The only thing that really matters is are you happy in the space. Do you love it/does it work for you and yours ?
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u/Classic-Day-7554 10d ago
As the child of a hoarder I think it looks fantastic! So clean & comfortable! I feel less is more. It doesn't matter what others think! I love it!
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u/Kitchen-Phone-170 10d ago
The only person whose opinion matters is yours!
Does it look less cozy than a place with more vignettes would look? Sure, a bit. But if it makes your life easier, makes you feel at peace without the stress of a bunch of stuff around you, makes cleaning quicker and easier, then who cares? It looks clean and inviting and those are important things.
If you want to add a little more stuff back in without adding clutter, maybe art on the walls? I feel like that would go a long way toward making it look lived-in without giving yourself a full time job of managing stuff.
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u/Hillsburitto 9d ago
Airbnb vibes and I’m jealous
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u/SignificantFee266 9d ago
Let me add to your comment . . . VERY, VERY JEALOUS!!!
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u/xMusicloverr 8d ago
I trust this clean beautiful home enough to even lay on that clean carpet with the perfect vacuum lines
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u/trumpeting_in_corrid 11d ago
To me it looks calm and inviting. I'd love my home to look like that.
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u/OddAct3695 10d ago
I personally don't think you went too far. I really, really like it!
Only you can be the best judge of you.
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u/splashbanditt 11d ago
A little more art on the walls, maybe a houseplant, and a bit more colour. How about some accent walls or painting the trim?
But, seriously, you have blankets and pillows for cozy and the tidiness is very calming. Relax and enjoy for now! You can add colour or whatever at your leisure.
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u/ThrowRAmangos2024 10d ago
Wow I feel so calm looking at these! Maybe like 1-2 more pix on some of the walls would be nice? But I think it looks really peaceful as is too.
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u/badmonkey247 10d ago
I have fewer decor items than you do. My house makes me happy. The only negative comment ("Can I bring you some stuff? It looks cold and sterile in here") came from my friend who IMO is a Level 3 Hoarder.
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u/AZDesertgirl 9d ago
I love how you’ve created white space everywhere, which gives one a place to be in peace and calm. So inviting. Love your vacuuming stripes! Haha.
If you like to thrift, finding one special piece of artwork of a landscape could be your window to an escape. Dreamscape.
If this was my home, the horizontal surfaces would become a drop zone for whatever. I keep several dedicated bins and baskets to collect paperwork. But that’s me.
Looks beautiful.
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u/Such-Mountain-6316 10d ago
It does look like a hotel to me, which isn't uninviting. It doesn't look uninviting so much as impersonal. Put some photos of things you like around, especially family photos if you have any. Find a sculpture that makes you happy. It will help.
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u/tealmeaboutit 11d ago
You cannot worry what other people think. Many people strive for your space.
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u/AnamCeili 11d ago edited 11d ago
Well I don't know what it looked like before, but I think it looks great now! It looks welcoming to me, not sterile, though I do have a few little suggestions for things which I think could add to the hominess.
You could add back in a few personal and colorful touches. In the bedroom, I would maybe add a fat pillar candle to the glass table by the bed, and something in the middle of the dresser top (maybe some flowers, or one of those mirrored trays with perfume bottles, or a small stack of books -- whatever appeals to and is personal to you). In the living room, I would add a few things to the fireplace mantle -- candlesticks, family photos, maybe a colorful bowl. Not too much, probably just a couple of things towards one end and one thing at the other (I love that 3-shade lamp, incidentally!). Kitchen looks good to me -- it's small, so you don't want to put too much in there. Maybe just a decorative bowl with some of those little mandarin oranges in it, on the countertop in the corner, under that cabinet with the plant on it. I would also put something in the middle of the dining table -- fruit bowl, vase with flowers, weird sculpture, whatever. In the bathroom with the shower curtain, I think a couple of things on the sink countertop would be good -- even just a soap dispenser and maybe a little bud vase with one or two flowers (the other bathroom seems fine to me).
As for that loft space -- what do you use it for? Knowing that would help in making suggestions.
It's great that you decluttered as much as you did -- now you can selectively add things back in, if you want to. Take your time and choose things that you really love. 😊
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u/GallowayNelson 10d ago
I love it. It feels calm. My space is looking far more sparse than yours (the spots I can fully control anyway) and I get what you're talking about. I care for a parent who is a hoarder, and their parents were too. I've got it on both sides of my family, really. Last fall, something happened that just really broke my tolerance and I started seriously decluttering anything that was within my control. The less I have, the better I feel. I don't think you went overboard at all. When you first posted your photos, I was ready to book a weeks stay - it looked so peaceful!! ;)
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u/AutumnalSunshine 10d ago
This is perfect!
Anyone calling it sterile is likely a person who feels comfortable when all surfaces are covered with knickknacks. (I had a roommate who was one, and my mother in law is one.)
You've created space to do what you want and to be at peace when things are out away. Well done!
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u/vegmunkee 10d ago
Personally I like a bit more color/wall decor but that's decoriating stuff..... But i strive for your surface areas and floor space. I'm very close on the 1st floor..but the 2nd floor is bedrooms and we are all audhd. Lol
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u/LightTmroWithToday 10d ago
I think it looks clean and I like the furniture arrangements for the most part, it has a nice steady flow throughout it, and if you're happy with it-- really isn't that all that matters?
I personally like meaningful items, ie painting my child made hung on the wall, or maybe something I made as a child in one of the bookcases, or a picture of my family, but that's just me. My most beloved family members except one have all passed and so I want to have those reminders, that brings me personal joy and peace.
So if this was My space that's all I would add but that would be just for me, and you are not me and I don't know your story but maybe that's what people think about when they look at your place and don't see anything really personal out and about? If they're like me I can see why they might think that.
I have a friend whose place is not nearly as cozy and inviting as yours, his is actually rather sterile very white and clean lines hard surfaces, no personal items at all except for some really cool contemporary type art prints on the walls but again everything is mostly white. He loves it and thrives in it. But he also grew up in a very chaotic household which included hoarding but just the entire family Dynamics was a hot mess so I totally get him. And I actually love to go over there. Not my style by any means but it's enjoyable for me to be in such a space for a while. I could never live in it though.
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u/Honorable_cupcake 10d ago
looks great, I love it. Keep in mind when/if you host guests, just having people in house, possibly bringing things with them will add more items (clutter if you will). You now have wiggle room for that type of situation. If you have more decorative trinkets, then when you host, it gets junky. Just my thoughts when I see your photos. WELL DONE! It is very nice and mentally calming so no you did not go overboard.
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u/MulberryMelodic9220 10d ago
I think you can decorate now. Put thought into how u want each space to look,etc. Without having a bunch of clutter in the way. Im talking nice lamps, WALLPAPER, peel and stick counters, peel and stick tiles, maybe floor, rugs, side tables, seating, ETC. good job op
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u/Miss_2101_baybee 10d ago
Who are you and where are you from?!!??
I need you, you look like my fairy godmother I am in desperate need of right now!!!
Your house looks absolutely amazing. Slowly, I’m sure you’ll add back your own bits and pieces 🤩
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u/fixfixfix55 9d ago
I love it, so calming and uncomplicated. I would be very happy and comfortable in your space.
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u/PrestigiousTrash6431 8d ago
As someone just getting started decluttering my first thought was I can’t wait to get my home more like that. It’s cozy without chaos.
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u/sarah-darling 11d ago
I wasn't sure what sub I was in because I couldn't figure out what you could have gone too far in! Looks great to me.
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u/birdsInTheAirDK 10d ago
I like it a lot - I think it looks like a place that was just “picked up”, either for people coming over or someone organised with weekly cleaning or such.
Personally, I could imagine 1 or more surfaces being a bit of a “landing pad” at other times. Good for you if you can avoid that.
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u/Mooniegirl12 11d ago
I didn’t see your before pics but this looks great! I wish my house was this tidy!
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u/animperfectnobody 10d ago
I think you declutter just perfectly. You didn’t leave it empty and uninviting. On a sidenote, brown, and green are not my favorite colors. Brown and teal go together quite nicely, get yourself some color in that room!
Edit to add: were the red in that picture is lovely, bring more of that red into the room.
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u/ConsuelaShlepkiss 9d ago
I like it! I dislike clutter as well, so your home looks wonderful to me.
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u/Jeullena 6d ago
Love this for you!
Keep adding art and wall decor, if you want to.
It's a great way to create stuff from keepsakes and display them, like shadow boxes and the like! Mod podge paper items onto photo frames and gang a picture from the related trip, that kinda thing. That's what I love to do with my sentimental stuff. 😊
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u/North-Speaker-3553 10d ago
Just put more art on the walls! Society 6 has lots of options for inexpensive prices.
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u/trikakeep 10d ago
Except for the robes hanging in the bathroom, these look like photos for house getting ready to be sold.
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u/Glittering_Buy_9155 11d ago
The only thing is I feel like the dining table needs something in the middle, maybe a plant 🤔
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u/sunluvinmama 11d ago
This is my dream but I like some of my favourite things out for decor, like my crystals snd candles. But it looks so nice!!! How do you feel in the space ?
I like my stuff but also like the look of no stuff out so I’m not sure how to solve my problem!!
I say if you like it, then it’s great !
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u/magnificentbunny_ 11d ago
Fantastic! Great job. fyi, ever notice how interiors look in magazines? Yeah, they don't have a bunch of bottles and hair brushes on the bathroom counter.
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u/Some_Papaya_8520 10d ago edited 10d ago
It's hard to strike a balance when you grew up with the extreme of hoarding and clutter. I can see how you'd question yourself after culling things.
I'm by no means a minimalist, so take this for what it's worth. Some people are just neatniks and that's okay. Some people like a home that looks like someone human lives there. There's a definite continuum between the two ends. You should find your spot and be happy with it.
If you are at peace then enjoy it. If you would like some comfortable touches then do that. From my POV, it could be an Airbnb, but I'm not living there At least you can keep it tidy by yourself!
P. S. I love carpet vacuum lines!!
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u/No-Key-865 11d ago
I really like it. Only thing I’d change is to move the lone chair from the center of the nook/library to a corner. I’d feel very on display with it centered in the door like that.
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u/snarfficus 11d ago
I like it! What's going on in that next to the last room with all the space in the middle? What do you use the space for? How nice it must be to have such a giant amount of space inside to do activities!
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u/Dear_Comparison97 11d ago
It’s my loft, it has my gaming pc and desk, the washer/dryer, and the cat boxes on the other side. It’s empty in the middle because I often workout there and fold laundry there
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u/potatomami 11d ago
Can you link the original post? Your post history is private
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u/Wise_End_7470 9d ago
I think it's lovely, with the space/spaces you've been given, it's got character, which a lot don't have, well done, 👍
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u/Careless_Fan_4046 9d ago
It looks perfect to me. I myself go for the "less is more" approach . More space to enjoy your surroundings without worrying about tripping over anything. If the room feels good to you and you feel content ,never worry about anyone's opinion
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u/BravestBlossom 9d ago
I'm a clutterer, and I think your apartment is very nice. It's not too plain, especially knowing it's a rental. The TV being too high is the only thing making me upset in your photos!
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u/inspiredclosetsjax 8d ago
Nope! Looks really nice and clean and...organized! I'm a professional organizer in Jacksonville and there's a lot of new construction homes in the area. I routinely see people making this "sterile" comment but it's more a reflection on the house/apartment itself than the actual stuff in it. I see plenty of personality in each room except maybe the kitchen, but heck I'd prefer a kitchen with clean counters to one that has "personality"
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u/Various_Nobody_3901 7d ago
Idk if it’s too far but I only wish my house would get like this let alone stay like this
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u/DarcyMistwood 7d ago edited 7d ago
close.the.toilets.
also, you need something on the wall in those bathrooms, the living room, and possibly other places. Overall, feels like an AirB&B before it's quite finished. Bachelor pad?
I do like the bedroom with the green bedspread, the artwork that you do have, the black-and-white floral towels, and the shower curtain.
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u/4kasekartoffelgratin 11d ago
Nah it looks really good and looks like a place which looks “easy to clean” because everything has a place inside some furniture, the surfaces are free. Honestly something I aspire to have someday
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u/jaynor88 11d ago
Your home looks very nice, comfortable, neat, clean, homey, and welcoming.
The important thing, though, is if your home feel comfortable and peaceful to you.
If YOU ever feel you decluttered more than what feels comfortable for you, you can always add a few items that you absolutely love.
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u/Swimming_Event7730 11d ago
I think it looks fantastic! I might put something decorative on the mantel, and I'd occasionally buy fresh flowers for the dining table. But I really do think you did well!
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u/Petulie 10d ago
The real question is - do you like it?