This is why we can’t have nice things. Well, sort of.
I call it The Bookcase Problem. It’s when people take something excellent, then pile mediocre stuff on top of it and ruin it.
I dubbed it The Bookcase Problem, after an experience with my dad. He was cleaning out his house after my mom died. Carloads of stuff went to Goodwill. Then the remodeling began. The result was a beautiful, clean, uncluttered space with two large bookcases right near the front door.
I came in to help my dad arrange furniture and fill the bookcases. My Dad had boxes of boating books, nautical décor and Navy memorabilia.
It took lots of editing; I convinced him to let go of some items and store others. The end result was two beautiful bookcases showcasing his love for boating, reading and his pride in the Navy. One look at those bookcases and you knew exactly who my dad was and what he stood for.