Overstuffed Spaces: Why You Shouldn’t Fill All Your Storage Space
Just because a shelf has empty space doesn't mean it should be filled. Why leaving 20% margin in every closet and cabinet is the key to effortless tidying.
When a closet is packed to 100% capacity, putting an item away requires friction: pushing hangers aside, wedging containers in, or balancing items precariously.
Friction creates clutter. When putting something away is hard, humans naturally leave it on the counter or floor.
The 80/20 storage rule: keep every drawer and shelf at roughly 80% capacity. That 20% breathing room is what makes putting things away effortless.
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