To exist in a clutter-free environment, one must think of systems in which to operate.
Systems are methods of doing something, a way of carrying out a task or operation.
Take paper clutter, for example. To transform a disorderly area into an orderly one, it is necessary to first clean up the area of all loose paper and either put it away or throw it away. Think Think about how the paper got homeless in the first place. The above paper flow system is one method to manage paper so that it comes in, has a place to go until it is dealt with, and has a place to go when done with it. This particular system maintains order and creates a happy work place.