Organizing is creating a system to store items.

Decluttering involves removing items you don't want or use from your home (sale, donate, recycle, trash).

A minimalist is someone who practices minimalism. They prefer simplicity and the absence of material things. Minimalism is a "less is more" philosophy. This applies to all forms, functions, spaces, designs, colors, styles and more.

A maximalist is someone who practices maximalism. They embrace abundance. They prefer to be surrounded by people, experiences, and keepsakes – especially those of personal significance. Maximalism is a "more is more" philosophy. This applies to all forms, functions, spaces, designs, colors, styles and more.

Macro-organizing: Creating a system to store categories of items using a broad more general sorting strategy (for example: all kitchen utensils in one drawer; all crayons, markers, pencils and pens in one container).

Micro-organizing: Creating a system to store categories of items using a very detailed sorting strategy (for example: silverware sorted individually – knives, spoons, and forks; crayons together, markers together, pencils together, and pens together).

A hidden organizational design style is one where the items are not seen. They are behind closed doors, or placed in matching opaque containers (potentially with lids). Marie Kondo is known for this style.

A visual organizational design style is one where the items are seen. They are on display, or placed in transparent containers (potentially without lids). The Home Edit is known for this style.

Zoning: Placing like items together in a zone or area based on use or type – books together, toys together, arts and crafts together, etc. You can even create a homework / study zone. Within a zone you can choose between a hidden or visual design using a macro or micro-organizing strategies (see terms above).