What Kind of “Clutterbug” Are You?

Don’t take the title the wrong way! The four home organizing styles, often referred to as "Clutterbugs," are Butterfly, Bee, Cricket, and Ladybug. These styles represent different preferences for how people approach organizing and decluttering their spaces, with each having unique needs and tendencies. It’s an interesting theory and approach to organization. So, what kind of organizing style do you have? Here’s more from the experts at The Tailored Closet of Greater Washington, D.C.:

Butterfly: Butterflies are visual organizers who prefer to see their items, often with broad, simple categories. They like things out in the open and find open storage helpful for easy access and quick clean-up. Open shelving in closets is a great example of how a Butterfly might prefer to store their clothing.  

Bee: Bees are often busy individuals who enjoy multiple projects and may have a lot of materials related to their hobbies. They often have a DIY or crafting focus and may have a mix of open and closed storage. A Centreville client had a home-based business that centered on art therapy. Creating a space that included all the tools and materials necessary for her business was key to her success. With both open and closed drawers and cabinets, as well as shelving, the result is a perfect “bee” blend.

Cricket: Crickets strive for a "Pinterest-perfect" aesthetic in their organizing systems, sometimes at the cost of practicality. They can be detail-oriented and prefer more specialized categories but may struggle to maintain the system. When adding customized solutions to a pantry or home storage area, it’s important that the “cricket” knows that it takes work to maintain the initial installation!

Ladybug: Ladybugs prefer surfaces to be clear of clutter, often hiding items away in drawers and cabinets. While they may appear organized on the surface, they can have hidden messes. Custom closets can be a great example of this organizational theory – while on the outside they can be designed to hide away many accessories, clothing, shoes, jewelry, etc., once the doors are opened, it’s a whole other story.

So, do you fall into one of these categories? If so, and you’ve been struggling to find a solution that truly works for you, contact the experts at The Tailored Closet of Greater Washington, D.C. – our unique and customized solutions for closets, pantries, home offices, and built-ins are the perfect way to get and stay organized, even for any of these four organizational styles!