This family’s basement had become a dumping ground for delayed decision making. An all too relatable story, it was easier to let things pile up in the aftermath of the pandemic and the chaos of working from home and parenting small children. Out of sight, out of mind! The first step of sorting through everything and tossing whatever that was broken, old, or unused made the world of a difference. Then it was a means of categorizing and assigning zones so that my client no longer had to go on an expedition to find the kids’ winter coats or replace her toilet paper supply. ⁠

Living in tight quarters with three small children, my client was feeling paralyzed by all of the stuff everywhere and didn’t know where to begin. We came in and introduced systems throughout the family’s home so that everything had a proper spot to live. A lot of the work involved decluttering and moving less frequently used or seasonal items to the basement. We helped the kids to figure out what books, clothes, and toys they no longer needed or wanted. Now that everyone knows what goes where, tidying up doesn’t require as much time or energy, and is more likely to get done!

A family of four was searching for their forever home and hadn't intended to stay in their current place as long as they had. The clutter and haphazard set ups had only seemed temporary. Realizing all of these delayed decisions were creating a stressful environment, we helped to sort and edit down their belongings so that they only had the things that they wanted or needed, saving them time and energy when it was time to move. And wouldn’t you know they closed on their dream house shortly after!

My client has a demanding schedule and when not at work she wanted to be able to spend that time with her little boy, not organizing her kitchen. We worked with her to understand how she used the space and get a better sense of what things could make her everyday tasks easier. With simple solutions like adding turntables, racks, drawer dividers and labels, she can easily find and access her cooking essentials, and more importantly, upkeep is just as quick and easy!

Embracing urban living with kids is all about knowing how to maximize small spaces. My client one spare bedroom needed to function as her office as well as a playroom for her two small children.The key step was to have clearly defined storage for the kids’ toys. We also moved my client’s desk to the other side of the room to give her a little more privacy and free up more floor space for play. We took inventory of the room’s closet and made sure everything was categorized and grouped and labeled accordingly.

My client’s home had very unique nooks and crannies, and I came in to make sure those spaces were purposeful and working for his family of five. From the small area under the stairs to a tiny sunlit alcove, we helped to reconfigure them into a kids’ drop zone for bags and coats and a cozy reading area. We also edited down toys, rearranged furniture, and established some order in both the family’s playroom, living room, and multi-purpose office/guest/active play room, all while showing off their fun, eclectic style!

My client and her hockey-obsessed family had a spacious basement complete with a custom built-in mudroom area but stuff was still getting piled everywhere. We helped them delineate where specific items are put away by giving everything a proper home; sports equipment went in the rolling cart, shoes and outdoor accessories in trays and baskets, extra pantry items in clearly labeled bins. In purging the storage section, we were able to set up a dedicated area for my client to take a break from her family and get into her play zone!

With a toddler and a new baby in tow, my client wanted to bring a little order to the play area and accumulating toy clutter. We sorted through toys and added shelving and open bins that encouraged both easier play and clean up. To keep the living room from being completely overrun by kids’ stuff, we set up a cube unit right behind the couch for additional books and toy storage. And we reined in the games, crafts, and gift wrapping supplies with a quick closet makeover.

Twenty-five years of stuff had collected in my client’s attic. While each of her three children flew the coop, their old and unused belongings remained. My client no longer had room to store the things she actually needed and enjoyed⏤like the holiday decorations she loved to put out throughout the year. ⁠We sorted through the many piles of cast-offs, and by the end of day one, we had bags and bags of unwanted items ready to toss or donate.

Private, roomy and light-filled, my client's master closet made a great WFH office. But she was hoping to shed the “I work in my closet” look, not exactly ideal for Zoom calls. I helped her hone her entire wardrobe and then organized everything by season and color. Once all of the suits and piles of clothes, shoes, and accessories were situated, the office portion just needed a quick refresh. I consolidated her files and paperwork onto shelves (that had previously held clothes), mounted cork boards, and added drawer organizers, and voila!

After moving in together and merging families, my client and her boyfriend were feeling unsettled in their new home. Everyone had their own separate areas for storing ingredients and cookware. Some drawers and cabinets were crammed while others were empty, and there were multiples of many things. To add ease and functionality, we consolidated packaged food into the underutilized pantry. We sorted and combined utensils, spices, junk drawer miscellany, and other kitchen items with the help of drawer organizers and bins. Now mealtime prep and cleanup is a lot less stressful and time consuming!

Tight on closet space, my client had resorted to using her home’s enclosed porch as storage space for anything and everything. Meanwhile, her living room was becoming overrun with her kids' toys and activities. With some purging and the addition of a new cabinet, I was able to transform the enclosed porch into both a playroom and extra pantry area. Now her girls have a space of their own and my client has her living room back again!

Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis years ago, my client was finding it very difficult to maneuver around her home and cook or do other household tasks. Working closely with her, I learned about what obstacles she dealt with on a daily basis and helped come up with solutions that supported her everyday routine. In organizing her kitchen and basement, I prioritized ease of access, like moving basic household overstock closer to the door or simply turning canned goods so that she could see the labels. We even surprised her husband with a home office makeover. Seeing how simple changes in my client’s home made her day to day easier was truly rewarding.

As with many families, merging home life and work life due to Covid was chaotic and stressful. My client was overwhelmed with the demands of working full time from home while also taking care of her young children and dog. Stuff had been piling up everywhere from the kitchen to the laundry room and she didn’t even know where to start. Together, I helped her go from room to room and create spaces that everyone could enjoy and realistically maintain.

Busy with back-to-back virtual meetings all day long, my client desperately needed a more inviting and ergonomic space to work in. In just one day, we took her small, dark built-in workstation and turned it into a bright and chic home office where she can sit comfortably and focus. We prioritized important basics like a proper office chair, desktop monitor, and a new floor lamp and then captured her style with framed photos, greenery, and colorful decor.

You don’t need to buy new storage containers or furniture to refresh a space! My client had a great family room and play space in her basement but it was always left in disarray with her kids’ stuff and toys scattered all over. I helped her think through how to better define what happened where and then I rearranged her existing furniture and storage to support those activities and clean up afterwards.

Sylvia's enthusiasm and ideas were just what I needed to take back control of my home while also giving my kids space to be creative and messy. She pinpointed exactly what pieces of furniture and storage items we needed so that our entryway could be multifunctional and still look good! I especially love how she framed our kids artwork and put up a cable for the kids to proudly display their paintings and drawings. And now that everything has a proper home, clean up is less of a struggle too!

My client was feeling the weight of all of the stuff that had piled up in every nook and cranny of her home after eight years and three kids. She needed my help to take stock and figure out what to keep, toss, or relocate. Once we purged, it was simply a means of making her home work better for her and her family—from setting up a kids’ craft zone in the basement and reorganizing the kitchen to outfitting the master closet and styling the bookcase in the living room, her entire home looks and feels lighter!

My client’s basement had reached a point of maximum capacity after living in her home for many years. It was hard to even walk from one end to the other, and no one knew where things were stored anymore. After some serious purging, we rearranged the space and created zones that made the most sense for my client and her family of five. I labeled all shelves and storage containers so that everything was easy to find and (just as importantly) put back!

After over a decade of accumulating clutter, it was hard for my client to have guests over, move about her space, or even breathe easily. After losing her mom, she acquired even more items—these with added emotional significance. She was ready to learn new systems to clear clutter and stay organized. She wanted to take back her home but needed help.