Decluttering Systems

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Clutter is mostly a problem of things with no fixed address, and a good decluttering system gives each one a home at the point where it lands. A built-in mudroom bench with vertical panelling and black hooks deals with whatever comes in from outside; a white built-in desk with bookshelves keeps work in one place. A sliding mirrored closet hides the rest.

A black round wooden table with four matching chairs sits on a patterned round rug in a dining area with a yellow wall.

Caroline Patterson

A light blue bathroom features a long white vanity with shaker-style cabinets, a natural wood-framed mirror, and warm multi-bulb light fixtures.

Caroline Patterson

An ornate distressed white sideboard with relief-carved doors is decorated with a black-framed painting, a vase of pink flowers, and ceramic dishes.

Caroline Patterson

A modern bedroom features a grey upholstered panel headboard wall, textured dark bedding, and a large sliding mirrored closet reflecting the room.

Caroline Patterson

A home office features a large white built-in desk with bookshelves, a pale blue backing, and a white office chair on dark wood floors.

Caroline Patterson

A white built-in mudroom storage bench features vertical wall paneling, tall side cabinetry, and black metal hooks on a gray tile floor.

Caroline Patterson

A built-in dark blue wet bar features glass-front upper cabinets, a marble countertop with bottles, a mirrored backsplash, and a wine cooler.

Caroline Patterson