20 People Who Shared Their Decluttered Homes And Shared Some ‘KonMari’ Joy

Happiness is simple for some people. Something as simple as seeing your books well organized on the shelves can make you feel like your life is in great order. Just like that, these people decided that their closet, kitchen cabinets, and hobby room really need immediate attention why they look like an absolute mess as if a dog had just played in there!

This method of finding joy is a popular ‘KonMari’ method. The name comes from Marie Kondo is famous for writing books on organizing things by asking the question, ‘Does it spark joy?’ Similarly, these people only choose to keep what they really need and want, donating or discarding the rest.

“My synesthesia means that I remember books better by their color than by title or author, so this is what happens when I have enough shelf space!”

“After 23 years of stuffing piles of crumpled clothes into drawers, I dedicated the whole weekend to tidying up… My clothes finally spark joy!”

“My winter closet after getting rid of all that didn’t spark joy!”

“My husband’s magazines vs The articles he kept them for.”

“11 trash bags full of donations later and I can finally say that my closet and everything in it sparks joy.”

“I’m finding joy by organizing and decluttering my pantry.”

“My sister asked for help with her linen closet and I think we did a great job.”

“I’m really happy with the results.”

“Before and after! I only cried 4,543 times during this process.”

“I converted my clutter graveyard into my bedroom!”

“This is my before/after.”

“From an episode of ‘Hoarders’ to an episode of ‘Tidying Up’! I’m so proud of this one!”

“24 years of ‘I’ll just pop it there for a minute.’ Finally clear and tidy!”

“With quarantine in order, there is lots of time to tackle my craft corner. It took a while, but… my embroidery yarn spark(le)s so much joy now!”

“My kitchen is officially gorgeous.”

“My pantry. I’ve been wanting to achieve this sparkling pantry for years! Finally!”

“From clothing mountain to neatly ordered drawers, and room to grow. Seven pieces hung in the closet as well. Finally, a wardrobe where every last item sparks joy!”

“I decluttered my junk-magnet kitchen unit and created a tea and coffee station.”

“I did my desk drawers.”

“Old book-ends keep my shirts tidy as I approach laundry day and my drawer gets emptier.”