If there’s one person who knows a thing or two about decluttering, it’s Marie Kondo – the brains behind the world-renowned KonMari MethodTM and New York Times bestseller. Along with her Netflix series, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo , the famous organizer is perhaps best known for her simple but effective tidying method, which encourages you only to keep items that make your heart sing. I tried putting these decluttering tips to the test and the KonMari Method has helped me to say goodbye to ‘joyless’ clothing items from my closet and clear clutter, too.
Here's why I approve of this method. There is no shortage of decluttering methods . From the ‘Didn’t Know’ decluttering method and The Minimalists' out-in-the-open decluttering rule , to the 1 in, 10 out decluttering trend and the 2-minute decluttering process.
If you're looking for inspiration to help you clear the clutter, in 2025, the (decluttering) world is your oyster. However, since Kondo first published her book in 2011, released it in the US in 2014, and took Netflix by storm in 2019, unlike other viral decluttering methods , the KonMari Method seems to have stood the test of time. So, what is the KonMari Method? According to professional home organizer, Amélie Saint-Jacques , who is a certified KonMari Consultant, the decluttering framework is Kondo’s tried-and-true method for tidying.
'When Marie Kondo talks about tidying, she means decluttering and organizing, not cleaning', Amélie explains. ‘W.
