Does Clutter Really Matter? The Figures Don’t Lie
When there are countless workplace, family and social stressors competing for our
time and attention, the negative effects of living in a cluttered and unorganised home
can be easily overlooked; what does a chaotic filing system or tightly stuffed
wardrobe matter in the face of our child feeling unable to attend school, a health
issue or the cost-of-living crisis?
Actually, it matters quite a lot. When our home, the one space we should most feel at
ease and in control is disordered, it takes its toll on us in ways that can be hard to
quantify but which nonetheless reduces our capacity to bear life’s bigger, more
complex challenges.
That toll has been measured in new research undertaken by The Furl, a British
design company specialising in space-saving furniture and storage.
In a survey of more than 2000 respondents nationwide, “Britain’s Clutter Report
2026” identified that ‘Clutter is fuelling, stress, embarrassment and arguments’ in
homes across the country.
The survey found that:
52% of people secretly hide their clutter
51% find living with clutter stressful
43% experience household arguments because of it
41% feel embarrassed by their homes
37% avoid having guests over because of mess
To carry any feelings of judgement, shame, frustration or embarrassment because
we aren’t properly managing the very items we bought to make our lives better in
some way, means that something needs to change.
Taking control of your possessions to limit clutter, maximise storage and organise
items so they’re easy to access and actually enjoy, can have a significant positive
impact on every aspect of your home life.
Less stress, fewer arguments, and the confidence to host friends and family
overnight all contributes to feeling good about where you live and who you live with
and this is important; when you feel positive at home, you are better equipped to
face the challenges outside of it.
Depending on the size of your home and the volume of items within it, getting things
in order can feel like a mammoth task but you don’t have to tackle it on your own.
Professional organisers help make the process of decluttering and organising living
spaces an efficient one. We are there to help you with initiating tasks, making
decisions, moving the items you no longer need along in an intentional, sustainable way and assist with establishing routines and systems that make your new, organised home easier to maintain.
If you are in the Liverpool region, get in touch to see how I can help you. If you’re not
quite ready for a consultation, you can find out further information about my services
on my FAQs page, here.
If you live further afield, visit the APDO (Association of Professional Declutterers and
Organisers) Member Directory to find someone local to where you live.
