So what are these clutter-causing design flaws?

And what’s the best method for fixing them?

We asked from interior design experts, and they shared plenty of solutions for your most organized home yet.

Light and bright entryway with lots of natural light.

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“Corner cabinets without pull-outs are clutter magnets,” says interior designer Jodi Peterman.

“you’re able to’t reach anything, so things get shoved in and forgotten.”

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The best option is to replace or reconfigure the cabinet to accommodate pull-outs or lazy Susans.

Otherwise, things get thrown in and never see the light of day.

Peterman says some of the worst culprits are old kitchen desks with a hutch cabinet.

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“Give it purpose or that clutter will keep showing up.”

Outside of your cooking area, there are other ways to manage open shelving gone awry.

Spacious kitchen with open shelving and solid oak work surfaces. The pendant lights and units are both by Ikea