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From the desk of Laura

How do you Organize a Whole Home? (client story)

10/7/2022

 
I often get asked some version of the following.  "Exactly what do you do when working with a client?"

That's a great question!  So glad you asked.  Today, I'm going to share with you an example of working with a client organizing her whole home.  

Every client is different, but here is the general process for going through your whole home.  This process is based on Marie Kondo's method of tidying, The KonMari Method®.
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Headshot of Laura Sinclair wearing a white shirt with flowy sleeves, a green necklace, and glasses
The client had just moved and wanted to settle into her new home.  We spent two sessions working on her clothes, "joy checking" them one-at-a-time.  We began with her tops hanging in the closet: she picked them up one by one and paid attention to how her body responded when she held the item.  How did she feel about each item?  Did it fit and was she excited to wear it?  We divided the closet into areas for different types of clothing and made sure that she could quickly find any item.  We even made a drawer for swimsuits!  

Open drawer with folded swimsuits filed vertically in the space
Swimsuits folded in the drawer so that all are visible at a glance!
Scarves of all colors and textures neatly folded in a plastic bin, place vertically so you can see them all at once
Scarves, neatly folded in a bin

The books category went very quickly as she decided which to keep.  She enjoyed arranging the books on her built-in bookshelves, arranging them by color and size.  After books, we moved on to papers.  For this category, we sat at the table and talked through her current paper systems and needs.  She decided that a simple paper inbox basket was all that she needed for incoming papers and added another for family members.  We went through the papers individually so that we could talk through how she processed papers.  She continued working on papers after the session to finish up the task.  

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The miscellaneous items category can take longer since it includes items stored in the bathroom, items for cooking, items related to hobbies, etc.  We worked through these various sub-categories one by one.  Throughout our decluttering, we set aside sentimental items, such as photographs and knick-knacks for the end.  At this point, the client had lots of practice deciding which items suited her current life, so she felt confident in her ability to choose.  She kept a variety of sentimental items, letters and memorabilia stored in pretty boxes on the closet shelf.  They were easy to access when she wanted to take a walk down memory lane.  
Before and after of a bathroom sink with many products
Professional Organizer Laura Sinclair is photographed sitting at a light wood table, with a laptop, wearing a white shirt, green necklace, with a window and greenery in the background
Every home and client is different, so every organizing session looks a little different.  While working together, we would communicate often about your goals, likes and dislikes.  We would discuss a variety of options and ideas for reorganizing so that you could choose what would best support you in your home.   

Contact now to set up your first session!  ​

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    My name is Laura, and I love all things organizing! 

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