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Intentional Clutter: A Design Concept

Shikha Saxena
5 min readSep 17, 2024

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A design concept that helps you to arrange artifacts you❤️ in your space

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Clutter generally means chaos and hoarding stuff and all unusual collection of stuff of daily usage. It can be books, artifacts, clothing, paintings, furniture, plants and so on. On the other hand intentionally making arrangements to collect and decorate your collections in a special and organized way is what we are going to discuss in this blog “Intentional Clutter: A Design Concept”. Unlike actual clutter this decor concept involves organized and planned display of your collectibles in a special cozy way with a lived-in -home feel that showcase your personality!

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Intentional Clutter

“Intentional clutter” is often used in design, decor or organizational practices to describe the purposeful arrangement of objects in a seemingly beautiful and chaotic way, but with aesthetic or functional intent.

In interior design, it might include:

  1. Grouping personal items like books, plants, and trinkets in a way that feels organic.
  2. Layering textures, colors, and items to add warmth without overwhelming the space.
  3. Creating “busy” areas, like a bookshelf with a variety of objects, that still feel harmonious.

In workspaces or creative environments, intentional clutter can reflect a sense of creativity and activity, with items placed to inspire or assist in productivity.

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Examples of Intentional Clutter are as follows:

Bookshelves with books arranged with Personalized touch

A bookshelf filled not only with books but also with framed photos, plants, candles, and small trinkets creates a visually rich and eclectic mix that feels personal and curated.

The items are thoughtfully placed to break up the monotony of a purely functional bookshelf, adding…

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Shikha Saxena
Shikha Saxena

Written by Shikha Saxena

A Technical Writer, an artist and blogger by choice. Passionate about reading , writing and editing, NY.http://www.shikhasaxena.com and https://www.dnabox.co/

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