too much decor

traveler · ‎03-09-2010

We bought a condo last year. I donated a ton of décor as old but we seemed to have collected more. This week the carpets were cleaned and stuff carried out to garage. Now I'm wondering about how much comes back in. A flat surface doesn't have to have something on it.

And the walls...We have a couple of boxes of pictures and decorative shelves we never put up after the move. Now I am kind of liking the clean, bare wall look. Maybe it's the smaller size of the place.

Is there too much décor?

Susan Louise · ‎03-14-2010

Everyone is different...lots of folks are minimalists, I love filled flat surfaces and don't mind the extra dusting...

And still others are varying in the gray area Smile

bluejeansluvr · ‎03-09-2010

I think everyone's different. I have seen houses where I would not want to live in because of the junk and tchotchkes....I couldn't stand it!

I like minimal décor, I've decided. I've reached a place where I can have décor in my home and it's not too much. I can look at something and say That is lovely, and not have to buy it. I can't stand to dust, so less is more for me.

I know some people have attachment issues to things and pretty things bring them joy, that's fine for them and it's certainly not "wrong", it's just not how I like to live.

I like minimalism and simplicity now, the older I get. I have donated many things, to my grown children and to charity.

Now, if I can just transfer this "idea" for my home, into my wardrobe! I admire women who can do more with less, regarding clothing and shoes. perhaps I will get there one day! It is my goal!

Azcowgirl · ‎04-10-2012

I know what you mean.....we have moved many times throughout the years and have accumulated so much. Even after getting rid of a lot, I still have stuff in boxes I never brought back in. I really don't like to dust either. I think Also, in the summer I like less things around.

Suzeecat · ‎05-05-2010

I love a clean, uncluttered look! When I observe sets on television shows and in movies, they're always pretty uncluttered, too. I feel more at peace when there is open space around me. I am constantly fighting the clutter battle. It seems that stacks of junk mail, coupons, magazines, etc. grow when my back is turned!

Nightowlz · ‎03-11-2010

I used to collect owls & have over 100 of them. I got tired of dusting them every week so I boxed most of them. I also boxed up numerous pictures & a bunch of other stuff. I got rid of a bunch of stuff too. I hated the clutter. So much easier to clean when you don't have to dust or move so much stuff. LOL!!! We have a lot of stuff in the attic & a few closets we no longer need. Soon we will be going through them to get rid of more stuff. I told DH he needed to clean out the attic because we have not used any of that stuff in years so we don't need it. I'm sure not going up there to clean it up if he dies before me. I would sell the house & leave it all up there. We want to move when he retires so it will make it easier when/if we do that.

traveler · ‎03-09-2010

I have 2 problems. First is husband bought tons of Christmas stuff. I am tired of doing the decorating alone and family is far away so I donated most of it. He has bought new.

Second is that I'm a crafter. In the last 20 years I've been through quilting, making porcelain dolls and silk florals. I need to make the break.

brii · ‎06-20-2010

I don't like dusting all kinds of knick knacks. I am a minimalist when it comes to décor.

I don't like vignettes or tablescapes and homes that look like a boutique or a store.

I like clean and modern and un-cluttered.

goodstuff · ‎03-09-2010

There's no one ""right"" way to do it. Live in your new place for a little while till you hit a happy place with your decorating. It makes sense to me that you'd want less clutter in a smaller place.