How to Declutter Your Home (If You Have More Than One of Something, Start There)

Let’s just say it out loud.

If you have five of something…you probably only need one.

Not always—but more often than we want to admit.

And I say this as someone who’s had duplicates, backups for their backups, and “just in case” items tucked away in drawers, cabinets, and closets.

But here’s the thing:

Keeping more doesn’t make life easier. It usually makes it more overwhelming.

So today, we’re not organizing.

We’re simplifying.

Easy…but EXTRA.

Start Here: The “More Than One” Rule

Before you organize anything, look for this:

• multiples

• backups

• extras you forgot you had

Ask yourself:

• Do I actually use all of these?

• Would I buy this again today?

• Is this making my space better… or just fuller?

Because if it’s just taking up space...it’s time.

Where This Shows Up Most

These are the biggest clutter zones for most of us:

Kitchen

• spatulas

• measuring cups

• random utensils

Keep your favorites. Let the rest go.

Bathroom

• half-used products

• duplicate tools

• “I might use this someday” items

If you haven’t used it recently, you probably won’t.

Closet

• multiple versions of the same thing

• items that don’t quite fit or feel right

• items that are worn out or have holes

Keep what you reach for. That tells you everything.

Easy…but EXTRA Tip

Once you declutter, give what’s left a simple system.

These are the types of things that help (without overcomplicating it):

• Expandable drawer organizers (I have several of this exact one!)

  
  

• Clear storage bins (I use these in my bathrooms)

  
  

• Drawer dividers (Perfect for kitchen utensils that don't fit in an organizer)

  
  

You can find my go-to favorites HERE

Replace What Isn’t Working

This is the part people skip. (I am ashamed to say how guilty of this I am!)

If you’ve had something for 10, 15, 20 years and you’re still using it even though:

• it’s worn out

• stained

• missing pieces

…it might be time to replace it.

Not everything and not all at once.

Just the things that would make daily life easier.

The Real Goal

This isn’t about having less...just to have less.

It’s about:

• less decision fatigue

• less frustration

• more calm

• more space to breathe

That’s the real upgrade.

Final Thought

Start small.

One drawer. One shelf. One category.

And remember:

You don’t need more stuff. You need less of the wrong stuff.