ORGANIZING BY KIMBERLY
Professional Organizer with over 30 years of experience
​(201) 320-3488
BEFORE
AFTER
Garage
This woman was using her garage to primarily store junk leaving no space left for her new car that was getting damaged from bad weather. This was the last straw. That’s when she made the decision to find an organizer. Together, we chose to donate her unwanted items to charity, giving them a new life and making space for her beautiful new car.
Entryway
My repeat client in Wash DC was eager to embark on a new project. Her entryway was cluttered with shoes scattered on the floor and a bookshelf overflowing with items she wished to part with. I cleaned and polished both the bookshelf, shoe shelf and floors. I then added cloth baskets on the bookshelf for hats,gloves, books, etc. It was essential to maintain a soft and textured aesthetic that seamlessly blended in. I also encouraged her to donate all unused items, ensuring they found a better home.
Kitchen
This family had recently moved into their new home and needed help organizing the kitchen area. The goal was to create a kitchen environment that would support their love of cooking. We started by sorting through all of their belongings and removing duplicate utensils, pots and pans, dishware etc.. All of these extra items took up precious real estate space. We also removed many decorative but unnecessary items for a cleaner look. Now they can cook with ease.
Bedroom
This bedroom already had a cute design but the client was using the bed for her closet. She hung her purses on the post of the bed and that just added to the feeling of clutter. We found a place for her items off the bed. I also helped her organize her closet and now she can sleep in her bed again.
Child's Bedroom
This child's bedroom was jam packed with stuff and was not a nurturing environment for her. It took me two days to gently help her figure out what to get rid of and what to keep. We also changed the window treatments and moved around the furniture. She was very happy with the results and also because I involved her throughout the process.
Kitchen
These clients had just moved into a new home and needed to reduce the amount of stuff from the old kitchen. Over the years they had accumulated many duplicate items from pots and pans to an overload of tupperware. I helped them discard all the items they were no longer using. We ended up with 12 full bags to give away to charity and you could feel the calm start to set in!
Bedroom/Office
This bedroom/office space was a no-brainer. We went through old papers, receipts and junk mail and created a simple filing system to keep things from getting out of control again (file box that sits on the desk for easy access). We also placed the decorative objects away from the work area for a cleaner and calmer feel.
Dining Area
This room was used as a junk/ toy room. I began by removing all of the unnecessary items from the room. I then took my client shopping at a second hand store and found this fabulous Spanish style table that went perfectly with the red walls. That weekend she invited her girlfriend over for a tea party and she felt so proud to finally have a clean space for entertaining.
Dining Area
This family was using their eating area as a storage/junk space. They always wanted to have dinner together and were ready to have me help them make a change. I found this glass table in the basement plus the matching shelving in the kitchen. I displayed some playful objects and voila…a clean comfortable space for two. They said it was like magic
Laundry Room
Transforming this laundry room from a cluttered dumping ground into an organized space was a rewarding challenge. I cleared out the old artwork chemicals, dirty clothes, and tools, relocating the garden tools to the shed. After discarding outdated cleaning supplies, I opted for plant-based alternatives that are eco-friendly. To add a touch of personality, I hung a few pieces artwork, making the room feel more welcoming and inviting.
​​Attic Apartment
Recently I had the pleasure of assisting a client who desperately needed my help in creating a more minimal lifestyle. Together, we tackled the challenge head-on, decluttering 90% of his travel collectibles and clearing out 20 bags of clothing. We also sorted through 40 years of office & personal paperwork. By the end of our journey, he expressed feeling a sense of freedom he had never known before
​Kitchen Shelves
This bachelor thought that his organization was perfect. He kept his medicine where his dishes are for easy access. He had an overflow of dishes. I cleaned out all the drawers. We got rid of extra utensils out of drawers and put the spices and medication on the top and medication in the second drawer. He was holding onto mugs that had memories for him, but he let them go to create new memories.
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Pantry This client enjoys cooking, but her pantry was cluttered with items from five people. We cleared out four bags of pots and pans, expired food, old lids, worn glass dishes, and surplus cups, bowls, and plates. Additionally, we removed ten unused drinking water bottles, twenty extra grocery bags, and ten ice packs. Three slicers and dicers have found new homes, allowing her to easily locate her cooking essentials.
CLASSIC HOARDING
This kitchen had excessive amounts of utensils, spices
& herbs and old plastic containers in piles everywhere. The counters were covered with many items that did not belong in a kitchen and many storage areas were not being utilized. The client was keeping old vitamin & prescription bottles around so he would remember to reorder. I created a prescription refill sheet and posted it inside the cupboard door. I put the silverware in a nice jar on the counter for easy access and used the silverware drawer for the spices. I then used the spice cupboard for the serving bowls and pots & pans (easy access is vital). In general, I gently helped him through the process of letting go of everything that he did not need or did not belong in a kitchen. The key to a healthy functioning kitchen is to completely get rid of all unnecessary clutter. Amen!
FYI, Its important to remember that 98% of kitchens have plenty of room for storage, but the problem is that many people do not know how to utilize space properly.