Nothing should be seen unless it’s meant to be seen. Everything else can be behind drawers to keep clutter out of the room and also to keep the items free of dust.
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That's a simple but effective tip. Although once your drawers start to get too full, you know it's time to do a clean up.
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One man's clutter is another man's required inspirational back-drop.
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