Say, you deep-cleaned your home and decluttered every room, but the house does not feel quite right. A common complaint is that homes may look messy even after repeatedly tidying them up. The problem is as you get used to personal spaces, you can overlook the things that have been around for so long. You start considering them a part of the décor. But they can make the house look untidy to onlookers.  Things that make homes look messy Excessive open storage Open shelves can be great storage solutions for your books, collectibles, or art. However, such shelves work best when they are not filled with a lot of stuff. So, when decorating shelves or bookcases, do not fill every inch of the space. For a cleaner and decluttered look, leave open space between two items. Avoid using open storage for managing cables and electronics or stacking toys, movies, and games. Experts recommend storing these items inside boxes, cabinets, or baskets makes for a less cluttered look. Tangled cords on display A simple home improvement and clean-up trick is to get creative with covering up cords and freeing the walls from any wires. You can easily tidy up the space by keeping the tangled wires hidden.