Clear out any clutter from the living room. Find a designated space for your clutter instead. Getty ImagesIf there's one room in the house that should be clutter-free, it's the living room, according to Julie Assenberg, a designer and owner of Julie Assenberg Interior Design. That way, you have at least one place you can escape to and entertain unexpected guests, she said. For example, try to find designated spaces for your shoes, coats, gloves, toys, and backpacks rather than dropping them in your living area.

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