18 Incredible Before & After Declutter Photos That Dropped My Jaw
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There’s nothing more motivating than a good declutter before and after picture! These decluttering images show you what REAL cluttered rooms look like before and after decluttering – my jaw was on the floor after seeing some of these incredible photos!
If you’re dreaming of a tidy home but you can’t see past all that clutter, perhaps you just need a little visual incentive to get you going.
Remember, you don’t have to go full-on minimalist and declutter your entire home all at once to start reaping the benefits of a clutter-free home.
When you look at these cluttered room transformations, remind yourself that everyone has to start somewhere, and all of these ladies were in your shoes at one point!
Declutter Before and After Photos
Check out these amazing before and after decluttering results for a healthy dose of motivation that will make you want to get up and start decluttering right now!
After you do, make sure to check out these blog posts to help get you started!
- How to Declutter: Expert Guide to Purge Your Entire Home
- FREE 10-Page Declutter Checklist + Things to Get Rid of RIGHT NOW
- Top 20 Closet Cleanout Tips to Make Purging Easier for You
Game Closet Organization (Before & After)
Wow, Melissa really turned this board game closet into something spectacular! Before it was crammed full of clutter of all sorts, but now it's a beautiful board game and craft supply storage area. What a transformation!
My Husband Finally Gets an Organized Closet for the New Year!
Sonja's husband must be loving his closet after this decluttering and organizing project!
The additional shelving they added was a smart move, the baskets were the perfect practical solution for seasonal accessories like scarves, mittens, and tank tops.
Organized Garage Tour Before and After
There's just no other word for it - Abby's garage is PRETTY!
I had no idea it was possible to have an attractive garage, but there you go, hahaha. If you want super motivation to declutter, excellent DIY and how-to tips, and of course, more amazing declutter before and after photos head over to get all the details.
Before and After Toy Declutter with the KonMari Method
It's hard to believe how far we've come since I did this first KonMari toy declutter! That was a few years ago, and now in the after decluttering picture you can see all the toys my kids own in our home today.
I have two boys, ages 6 and 8, and they are so much happier now with our new clutter-free life!
Fresh and Inspiring $100 Craft Room Makeover
Angie created this project as part of a $100 room makeover challenge and I've got to say, the before and after decluttering images are jaw-dropping!
I love the gorgeous vintage China cabinet that belonged to her late in-laws that she upcycled with light green paint.
It had been in the garage for several years and was looking pretty rough when she pulled it out, but now it looks like it just belongs in the space!
An Awesome and Organized Tween Hangout Room!
Look at how wonderful this shared tween hangout station tidy-up turned out!
I love seeing another mom with two boys find creative ways to keep her KIDS creative and still organized. There are a lot more before and after pictures on her blog, as well as all the how-to tips so make sure to give Abby a visit.
Small Linen Closet Before and After Declutter and Organize
Marty is an almost-empty nester now trying to declutter and tidy up her home as her five kids move out, and this linen closet decluttering project was a BIG ONE!
As you can imagine, a household of seven can gather quite a lot of towels and linens, so the before and after decluttering transformation on this one was amazing.
Before and After One Year Decluttering My Hoarding
In 2019, self-confessed consumerism addict and hoarder Rose decided to take back control of her home and her life and start decluttering.
She made a few thousand pounds selling her clutter, donated to local charities, and made it a goal to spend less money impulse buying stuff - especially extra fabric!
Master Closet Before and After Declutter and Organize
Wow, Christin's before and after images for her master closet declutter and organization project are unbelievable!
There are a lot more before and after declutter pictures on her blog, so make sure and go check out how many shoes, purses, and other stuff she had left!
Gift Wrap Declutter and Organize Before and After Storage Hack
Christine took her gift wrapping supplies from blah to BAM with the cutest solution - a DIY gift wrap organizer cart!
If you need ideas to organize your gifting items, check out her post for sure. The colorful drawer labels ensure you won't forget where to find all those bits and baubles that you need to keep your supplies tidy, organized, wrinkle-free, and looking amazing!
Bathroom Declutter Before & After on Instagram @dream_organization
My friend Andrea is a professional organizer and designer based out NYC and she has some truly incredible declutters on her Instagram!
Go follow her for awesome decluttering motivation and inspirational before and afters from her client's homes!
Clothing Declutter Before and After in NYC
Not only does Andrea from Dream Organization have a great Instagram account, but she also hosts a podcast with her friend Debra where they share all their hot organization and closet design tips.
Definitely a must-follow!
Messy Bathroom Declutter and Organize
One last picture from Drea and since I know you all will be asking me, click the "Read More" button below to check out her blog if you are in NYC and need organization help from a REAL professional helping REAL women!
Before and After Nursery Declutter and Organize to Prepare for Baby!
Before welcoming their son into the family, this room became a dumping ground for clutter; it was right next to the garage, which made it easy for them to toss stuff inside (and forget about).
But after a nice declutter, some coats of paint, and a lot of hard work this room transformed from a clutter catch-all to a charming woodland-themed nursery in navy and orange. So pretty!
How to Declutter Your Entire House + Free Printable
Check out this small laundry room declutter before and after from my mentor Lauren at Bless'er House! She's got lots more pictures for you to see, as well as a printable decluttering checklist to tackle your own home.
Declutter and Organize with a Magnetic Spice Rack
Jessica took a huge bucket of random spices and turned it into a pretty magnetic storage rack to organize spices in her kitchen. Now that's cooking in style!
Also, here are two bonus declutters from my readers!
I reached out to you guys and asked for your before and after decluttering photos, and most of you told me you didn’t even THINK to take a “before” picture when you started.
I totally get that because I was 3 years into my minimalism journey before I started documenting anything!
Here are the two before and after pics I got from you guys. 🙂
READ MORE: Top 10 Organizing Blogs to Follow to Tidy Up in 2022
17. Sink counter before and after decluttering
I know it doesn’t seem very exciting, but I have kept my bathroom counter exactly like this for a month now. Consistency is key for me!! Maintaining this means I can move on to the next area and keep it decluttered, too!!
– Leslie M.
18. Before and after bookshelf declutter
I’m a self-declared collector of books and office supplies, but these are the things that pile up in my bedroom and on the dining table, causing my husband and me intense anxiety.
I love how much I narrowed things down! I still need to work on my son’s toys, but there’s something that tugs on my heartstrings whenever I try to minimize more.
My goal isn’t to have bare walls or 5 toys to choose from but to be more intentional with what I bring into our home and into our time.
I appreciate you so much, Marissa! Thank you for sharing your story with us all.
– Riley, a fellow blogger
(No, thank YOU for sharing, Riley! ~ Marissa)
MORE HELP: 20 Helpful Tips for When You Feel Overwhelmed by Life
Final thoughts on decluttering before and afters
I hope you found these declutter before and after images motivating, inspiring, or helpful!
If you want to get started decluttering your own home, make sure to grab your FREE 10-page decluttering checklist and planner down below.
You can also check out any of these related posts on decluttering and minimalism.
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Dear Marissa, why do we see only 2 before-after-pics (no. 17 and no. 18); where are the no. 1-16? Or did I get sth wrong?? 🙄 warm regards, Maria
Hello, dear Maria! I was working to split my blog to this new blog, and there was a technical glitch that messed up this post – it should be fixed now for your decluttering motivation. 🙂 Cheers!
Great! Thank you! 😌🙏