The Decorating Tip That'll Make It Easier For You To Avoid Built-Up Clutter

Dining tables and other flat surfaces often become a magnet for clutter. How many times have you walked into your home and dumped an armful of groceries, backpacks, receipts, or spare change on the nearest surface top? It's certainly tempting to drop everything and "clean it up later," but there is one decorating tip you can use to limit your clutter clean-up. Try having a centerpiece for your dining room table and other flat surfaces to turn them from a drop-off zone into a classy, welcoming space.

Why would a centerpiece make such a difference? It's all about subconsciously preventing yourself from randomly dropping clutter and turning your tables into a focal point for the room. Whether you use a tiered shelf, a tray full of holiday décor, or a simple bouquet, adding a centerpiece can do wonders for your surfaces, and there are plenty of other tips to keep your home clutter-free.

Whether it's your dining table, coffee table, or the top of a dresser, don't treat your flat surfaces like an afterthought. Instead, add a centerpiece to draw the eye to the middle of the surface and make it feel purposeful. Because the visual appearance is nice, you'll be more likely to keep clutter away and enjoy the space. In addition to creating a pretty focal point, having a pretty bouquet or arrangement in the middle of the surface also physically limits your ability to pile on items without moving the centerpiece. You can even go the extra mile by adding placemats to your dining room table, which are fun to change seasonally and provide another subconscious barrier against clutter.