What Minimalism Taught Me About Too Much Stuff

So many of my clients come to me thinking they’re just not naturally tidy. Or that they need better storage solutions. A new shelving unit. A clever hack. Another big plastic tub.

But here’s the truth: most of the time, it’s not a storage problem. It’s a volume problem.

We’ve been sold the idea that more stuff equals more happiness, more comfort, more security, more prepared-for-anything-ness. But what I’ve learned through minimalism and seen time and time again in client homes, is this: simplifying your possessions makes day-to-day life easier.

The idea of letting go can feel scary. Hard. Like everything you own is important, needed and precious. But when we actually pull things out, from cupboards, drawers and shelves and really assess what’s there, something shifts.

Most people realise they don’t need, use or even like half of it.

And when we remove the excess? Something magic happens.The same space, with half the stuff, suddenly feels calm.Clear. Manageable. Yours again.

Minimalism isn’t about being ruthless or living with nothing. It’s about making space for what truly matters, and removing what’s constantly getting in your way.

Because when you have less, you gain so much more: More time. More energy. More control. More freedom.And that, to me, is a beautiful kind of abundance.