Clutter gets a bad rap, but in a world where we’re told to optimise and streamline everything, its chaos feels stubbornly human. I think clutter, when done right, can be the clearest sign of a life being well lived. Now don’t get me wrong, there are levels to this – and I would draw a distinction between healthy clutter and overconsumption or hoarding. But a clutter connoisseur is defined by a genuine love for the items they own and a curatorial approach to collecting more. Let your house look like someone has lived a life there, because someone has.

Source: The Guardian April 05, 2026 10:32 UTC