Let's Talk About Clutter...

Here you are, spending more time than ever in your space, surrounded by things. So many things you don’t love per se, but you know you need and/or want, but they seem to have nowhere to go. You’re so sick of looking at them but the thought of finding a space for them is daunting and overwhelming, so instead they just stay right where they are. And over the next few days, the chaos continues, the piles grow, until suddenly a week later you start to boil with aggravation… sound familiar?!

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Decision Fatigue: The Struggle is Real

I’ve had two experiences recently where I personally felt the overwhelm that comes from (design) decision fatigue - the first was when I was trying to source some new rugs for our place online, and the second was when I stumbled upon a massive 4-floor furniture store. Despite being enamored with much of what I saw, I was unable to make any sort of purchasing decision because I was completely overwhelmed with options. It’s something I experience often with clients, because we truly live in a day and age where anything is possible and/or accessible… but being inundated with options is taxing and ultimately unproductive if you’re looking to progress with your design changes and get things done…

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