8 "Messy" Things You Should Remove From Your Coffee Table Before Guests Come Over
It tends to happen slowly: Your coffee table goes from a stylish centerpiece to a landing pad for remotes, mail, and maybe even last night’s half-empty mug. What should be the main anchor of your living room suddenly looks more like a messy catchall than the functional design statement you intended.
Fortunately, this type of clutter is totally fixable. We asked professional organizers for the most common items that are dragging down your coffee table. They also shared a few smarter ways to keep that space looking great.
MEET THE EXPERTS
Danica Carson, co-founder of The Uncluttered Life and creator of the Declutter Deck, a set of organization prompt cards
Lenora O'Keith, decluttering expert and founder of Aronel Home