Space Planning

A house with the words Six Important Factors for Happy Housing in Your Golden Years

Six Important Factors for Happy Housing in Your Golden Years

As a professional organizer, one of my main objectives is to assist clients in creating optimized living situations. One important factor I always take into consideration is the stage of life. Do they have small children? Do they work from home? Are they approaching retirement? Each stage has specific needs that should be addressed. At […]

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Looking at an empty room with the words How a Fresh Perspective Can Improve the Functionality of a Space

How a Fresh Perspective Can Improve the Functionality of a Space

Do you ever feel like you stuck in a rut? Like your home isn’t “working well,” but you can’t figure out why? A recent vacation reminded me how a fresh perspective can improve the functionality of a space. Winter is not my favorite season, so I typically take my annual vacation during this time. This

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Open Door. When you need to get things off the floor and/or out the door

When You Need to Get Things Off the Floor and/or Out the Door

There is a phrase I frequently use when working with clients: The floor is not a shelf. Shelves are what we use for storing and displaying belongings. In contrast, the floor is primarily for furniture. As with most rules of thumb, there are exceptions. For instance, near your entryway, the floor may also accommodate shoes.

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Floorplan of an apartment. How to Arrange Furniture to Create a Harmonious and Functional Space.

How to Arrange Furniture to Create a Harmonious And Functional Space

Arranging furniture feels like it should be easy, but often it is not. When the furniture is poorly laid out, in overabundance, or insufficient, your space is likely to feel somehow “wrong.” If you are struggling with this challenge, fear not. Today I’m sharing tips for how to arrange furniture to create a harmonious and

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