New IKEA Global Study: Nearly 4 in 10 People Wage a 'Silent Protest' Against Clutter in Their Homes

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    "excerpt": "MALMÖ, Sweden, August 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In 38% of homes, someone discreetly leaves items lying around, hoping someone else will take care of them. (They won't.) Welcome to the silent protest. This is one of many findings from the IKEA 'Store & Organise' 2026 report: Finding Meaning Amidst the Mess. Life at home is becoming increasingly hectic, and space is becoming scarcer. That's why, this year, IKEA is focusing on helping its customers find serenity, not just optimize storage. This report, based on a survey of 31,488 people across 31 markets, revealed that clutter is a source of real tension within the home. This is especially true for the kitchen countertop, the most difficult place to keep tidy (24%) and the most likely to cause an argument (37%). One in ten of us even uses the oven as storage space, a figure that reaches 21% in South Korea. Somewhere, someone is about to have a very unpleasant surprise. Living spaces continue to shrink. But there is a clear trend towards 'meaningful clutter': consciously owning, keeping what is valuable. With 59% of respondents preferring a 'lived-in' home to a minimalist one, perhaps the goal was never to have a perfect home. 'People are no longer looking for the perfect home. They want a home that reflects them, a place that holds their stories, their memories, and everything that matters to them. What we keep says a lot about...",
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