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Do you like a lot of stuff in your house?

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lettuceeat · 28/06/2026 15:14

I don't like clutter, it makes me tetchy and feel stressed. We do have book cases and ornaments but they are more thoughtful than just any old item. I do not have stuff on window ledges because then it needs moved to open/close blinds and I can't stand the faff. We have put at hand the stuff we need and what's used regularly, in the kitchen the kettle and toaster are out all the time as are the fruit bowls and chopping boards along with the bread bin, sounds a lot but it's quite a big space so looks spacious. What do you have out!

We do have some cushions on the sofa, a throw blanket and plants dotted about the house but the bedrooms for example have lamps and a basket out with a few photos in frames. All toiletries are in baskets/drawers or cupboards. Am I unusual?

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managingexpectations · 28/06/2026 15:52

No. I hate stuff and clutter. It just attracts dust!
unlike clean surfaces and don’t have a lot of ornaments or things without purpose around the home.
in the kitchen I only have the air fryer and kettle out. I got rid of the toaster because it was just too much clutter!
I have one candle warmer in the livingroom and one ornament on the window sill
bedrooms I have a couple of pictures on the walls and a reed diffuser and that’s it. I really like minimal look

bridgetreilly · 28/06/2026 15:31

I like stuff. Which is good because my house is tiny, so you couldn’t hide it all away even if you wanted to.

AbsoluteHoot · 28/06/2026 15:30

I loathe clutter. Detest it.

Our study is the only room that has lots of ‘stuff’ in it - floor to ceiling bookcases for one.

Our sitting room has plants, lamps, pictures, candles, a couple of trendy ornaments but nothing that’s not aesthetically pleasing! Our kitchen is the same - nothing on worktops other than the fancy coffee machine, and at the moment, a bowl of limes and a vase of sweet peas. No canisters, toaster, kettle, utensils, washing up
liquid, hand wash, bins - everything is in cupboards or the larder pantry. The utility room however, is full of (organised) crap, but nobody goes in there.

No clutter in any bathrooms or bedrooms either.

Itiswhysofew · 28/06/2026 15:23

Why would you think you're unusual? Sounds like you've got a pretty normal amount of things on display.

I don't like clutter, but I've got the things that I like to see on display. Like you, I don't display anything on widow ledges, but I've got mostly window seats.

One of my living rooms is similar to this.
No, it's not mine.

Do you like a lot of stuff in your house?
LifeBeginsToday · 28/06/2026 15:19

It's an about turn from our parents and grandparents who were hoarders following rationing. And also reflective that homes have less space per person now too.

stargirl27 · 28/06/2026 15:17

No I don’t like having clutter everywhere.

Ibi · 28/06/2026 15:17

Sounds absolutely the opposite of unusual. It’s like everyone’s house I’ve visited. Apart from one person who lived in a chic modern apartment and it was very minimalist, suited the aesthetic of their property though.

PrincessofWills · 28/06/2026 15:15

No.