While the organization of space and the harmony of the home are at the heart of concerns, an unexpected discovery invites itself into our homes: money sleeps within reach, hidden in our own furniture.
Every month, we seek to optimize our interiors and declutter them. But, without knowing it, the majority of French people are literally letting money go to finance a new decorative object, acquire gardening tools or reduce the family budget.
For some time now, storage experts have been observing a curious phenomenon: a “hidden treasure” is already in our home. Invisible at first glance, it is not measured in placement, but in very real objects that clutter the space. According to the figures, the sum is far from symbolic: several hundred euros per household. Nearly 9 out of 10 French people (86%) recognize that they have this source of value, the result of accumulation in cupboards and garages. The paradox is that only 17% of them have already tried to transform this clutter into purchasing power.
So where are these forgotten euros hidden which slow down the efficiency of our storage? In our own storage rooms. These objects that we no longer use – small household appliances, decorative elements, leisure items or tools – represent on average 320 euros tied up per household, according to an OpinionWay study for leboncoin. A windfall accessible with a simple liberating sorting.
Especially since second hand is experiencing a real craze. Judicious sorting not only allows you to optimize the space in your home, but also allows you to target highly sought-after categories during this period, such as games and toys or leisure equipment such as books. To help you take the plunge into selling, leboncoin has simplified the process with automatic estimation and description tools.
Result: 83% of users who sold or bought in 2024 say they have improved their purchasing power, with an average of 293 euros gained. It’s the story of a few hours of clever sorting, both ecological for your home and beneficial for your wallet. Ready, ready? Free up your cupboards to finance your next decorating favorite!
