Organizing

Organizing………………………..Purging………………………….Decluttering………………………………….

Call it what you want but when a space has gotten out of hand and needs to be sorted and organized it always gets worse before it gets better. Some people get discouraged by this and avoid tackling the project all together but the mess doesn’t last long and the end result is always much much better than the before!

I used 5 simple steps to completely organize this boys walk-in closet and bedroom in one afternoon. I was able to repurpose all organizing supplies that were in the closet and bedroom so that no new products needed to be purchased.

5 Steps to a Clutter Free Home…

Empty and clean what you are organizing
Touch EVERY item individually and decide what you will do with it…KEEP, TOSS or DONATE
Sort items that are to be kept, grouping like items together
Find proper storage for items that are staying and put away
Toss the trash and donate the rest

This closet ins’t terrible but it can use some attention. I followed the steps listed above and involved the homeowner minimally to decide on items that could be tossed and/or donated.

First I emptied the entire closet and grouped items into like categories. Toys and books that were in the bedroom and play baskets were added to the piles so that I could asses what containers were best for these items. Clothing was put back in the closet and drawers according to style and size. Items that were too small were placed in the bag to be donated. Once everything was out and categorized I had the homeowner come in and make decisions about what would stay and what could go……this is the part where it gets worse before it gets better!

Once the decisions were made I put the items back and ended with an organized closet, ROYGBIV bookshelf and orderly bedroom with more open space to play.

What do you think? I’d say the mess in the middle of the process was worth the end results. Don’t let the “it gets worse before it gets better” problem stop you from purging and organizing in your home.

Happy organizing!

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Favorite Organizing Products

Amazon | The Container Store

Where to Shop

The Container Store | Target | Bed Bath & Beyond | Walmart | Marshalls | Ikea

Design & Decor

Wayfair | Joss & Main | West Elm | Crate & Barrel | Pottery Barn | Urban Outfitters

Deals

Marshalls | Nordstrom Rack | Old Navy | Ikea | Amazon | T.J.Maxx | J.Crew Factory

Fashion

Nordstrom | Banana Republic | LOFT | J.Crew | Lululemon | Nike | Saks Off 5th | Abercrombie

DIY

Home Depot | Sherwin Williams | Michaels | Ace Hardware | Amazon | Etsy

Crafty

Michaels | Ikea | Etsy | Home Depot | Target | Amazon

Lauren is the founder of Intentional Edit, a home organization and lifestyle company focused on consciously editing to create efficient and organized spaces. Lauren believes that a functional home that looks and feels good has a positive influence on all aspects of life. Creating systems that allow for the home to function more efficiently, therefore, eliminating most of the clutter and chaos is her priority. While trends come and go organization is always in style!