Your Home’s About to Expand by 25% — Here’s How to Stay Sane

As we head into the holiday and hosting season, I wanted to share a few quick reminders to help you keep that fresh, organized feeling going, because let’s be honest, this time of year tests every system. The holidays bring more of everything: decorations, gift wrap, laundry, guests — the average home sees about 25% more “stuff” come through the door between now and January.

So, instead of chasing perfection, let’s focus on maintenance over mayhem.

1. Ebb & Flow — The systems we built were designed to flex. You’ll find “white space” built into each category for those seasonal extras. Let things expand temporarily — that’s what it’s there for.

2. Storytelling (Categories) — Keep similar items together, even if they need to shift shelves or bins. It’s all about maintaining the story of your system so you can find what you need quickly.

3. Weekly Reset — Chaos is inevitable, but control is optional. Give yourself one small reset each week, 15–30 minutes, to restore order and breathe some calm back into your space.

This season is about joy, and yes, a little extra clutter, so let the memories expand while keeping the systems gently in check.