Designing the home’s traffic flow
Clutter happens because “the designated spot is too far away.” Mail temporarily lands on the entryway tray, keys go on the wall hook, bags into the basket under the bench. Cables are gathered in a shallow box beside the sofa, creating a “just toss it in” system. People won’t stick with things if they’re too much trouble. When tidying up, “being able to put things back without hesitation” wins over “neatly arranging everything.” We made the 3-minute path from coming home the same for the entire family.
— Tips : Place the “three essential tools” in the entryway—tray (for mail), hook (for keys), basket (for bags). Keep the return distance within one step.
