Declutter space

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Inspiration

I've always been drawn to minimalism and love a clutter-free home. Renting and working in a big city makes me mindful of how much I own, but in a world that constantly pushes material accumulation, I inevitably end up with more than I’d like—like the umbrella I got as a perk or the soccer boots I used just once. These unused items create an underlying stress, a feeling of being weighed down by possessions I don’t need but hesitate to let go of.

I’ve long wanted an easy way to track my belongings and set decluttering deadlines, so I could periodically reassess what truly adds value to my life. With AI-powered image recognition now accessible, manually logging and managing items has become much simpler. This inspired me to build an app that helps people like me declutter with intention—using technology to make letting go easier and maintaining a minimalist space more effortless.

What it does

Declutter Space helps users take inventory of their possessions effortlessly. By uploading photos, the app automatically identifies items and lets users set "declutter deadlines." When the deadline arrives, users receive reminders to reassess: keep, donate, or discard. This structured approach reduces decision fatigue, making decluttering a thoughtful, intentional process rather than an overwhelming task.

How I built it

Nextjs with PostgresDB, ChatGPT 4o for image object detections, an a cron job to scan the database daily to find "exipred" items and send email reminder to user.

Challenges I ran into

Making an item management table that feels responsive and intuitive was more involved than I expected. Many UX decisions had to be made, and small details required careful attention to ensure a smooth user experience.

Accomplishments that I'm proud of

What I learned

What's next for Declutter space

• Data exporting to allow users to back up their inventory.
• Data importing via CSV for easier bulk management.
• Auto-categorization of items using LLM for smarter organization.
• Decluttering insights.
• 3rd party service integrations like eBay or goodwill.

Built With

• brevo
• cloudflare
• llm
• neon
• nextjs
• postgresql