It simply means removing the things from your room that you don't love.
My front room has been feeling too cluttered. When I walk in it does not greet me with the peaceful feeling that I'm trying to create in our home. The problem was my wicker rocking chair. It was blocking the window and we just don't use it anymore. So I did something really hard. I removed the rocking chair. And guess what happened? I feel like the room looks a million times fresher, bigger, brighter and happier.
I did the same thing in my living room. It was feeling tired and blah so I removed the area rug, the coffee table, and an ottoman that had a hole in it. Same results-the area looks so much cleaner and brighter.
If you have a room or space in your home that is in need of a little loving-try removing some things and see if it doesn't perk the room right up. I know it is hard to get rid of stuff, especially if it has sentimental memories attached to it, but I really think I am finding that a peaceful space is more rewarding than too much clutter crowding out the life we're living today.
As much as I adore Pinterest and am always adding more, more, more to my boards, it is interesting that a key concept to creating a home I love involves removing to make space for less, less, less.
