The article discusses the ongoing process of organizing a cluttered closet in a compact home, illustrating a journey of decluttering and systematizing belongings. Living in a smaller space requires fewer items but emphasizes the need for efficient organization systems. The author reflects on past experiences with larger homes, noting how abundant storage led to a tendency to accumulate unnecessary items. Through this closet makeover, she aims to transform her living space by creating designated homes for important items, ultimately facilitating a healthier relationship with her possessions.
Small spaces obviously need fewer things-but they also need better systems. When we had a 5,000 square foot house, we didn't actually need many systems.
After years of having more space-extra garages, basements, closets, outbuildings-I realized 'extra storage space' just made it too easy to collect too much stuff.
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