FAQs About Our In-Home Organizing & Decorating Services

Professional Organizing FAQs

What is professional organizing and what do you do?

Professional organizing is the process of going through your belongings, getting rid of what no longer serves you, creating a more functional organizational system, and developing new routines. This process allows for a less cluttered home, easier maintenance, better efficiency in day-to-day tasks, and more peace in your life and home. We will either tackle an entire room (ex. kitchen, master closet) or choose a category from the entire house (ex. bedsheets, paperwork) by gathering all of the relevant items, sorting them by micro-category, and reviewing each item with you to decide which you no longer need. We will help you decide if the items you no longer need are donatable (we take all donations). Next, we use organizational products such as baskets, bins, and drawer dividers to create more functional systems that are easier for you to maintain into the future. Based on your needs and preferences, we will also help you source furniture that will better suit your organizational needs.

Why should I hire a professional organizer?

Tackling clutter is a big and daunting task! As experienced professional organizers, we are efficient and help guide you through difficult decision-making. Hiring us saves you time, reduces stress, and we ensure that our new organization systems meet your needs and lifestyle. In addition, shopping for the right organizational products is time-consuming, and we do all the work for you.

What types of spaces do you organize?

We are experienced in every imaginable space in your home: kitchen, pantry, dining room, closet, bedroom, bathroom, garage, kid’s room, playroom, laundry room, entryway, mudroom, home office, storage rooms/unit. We are also experienced in corporate office spaces and paperwork. Don’t see an example of what you need organized? Contact us with your ideas!

What should I expect on the day of the organizing session? Do I need to be there?

If it’s your first session with us, we would love to tour the areas we will be organizing with you to better understand what items are currently there and what’s not working. Although we will always have a consultation before arriving, it helps to see the space as a team. While organizing, you can be as involved or hands-off as you’d like! We prefer that you are home during the entire session because we will guide you through what you decide to keep, donate, or discard. We will periodically ask you questions on your preferences for the final organizational system.

Do I need to buy storage products before the session?

Not necessarily. Products almost always help create new organizational systems and help with maintenance, but we will take your budget into consideration and reuse what you already own if possible. We will assess your space during the consultation as well as during the session if you booked multiple sessions. If you already know you want products, we recommend an in-person consultation so that we can take measurements and purchase tailored products ahead of time.

Will you throw away my stuff?

No, we will never discard items without your consent. We will guide you in deciding what to keep, donate, or discard. We will take one carload of donations each session and give you a donation receipt if requested.

Can you help me organize my entire house?

Yes! We can either work room by room or tackle your entire home by category depending on your goals, priorities, and timeframe.

How long does it take to organize a room?

This depends on the size, complexity, and volume of items in the room, but most rooms/areas can take 4-8 hours over one or multiple sessions.

Can you help with downsizing or moving?

Absolutely. Professional organizers offer more efficient and careful packing and unpacking services compared to the average moving company. We can assist with decluttering and packing before a move, as well as unpacking and setting up organized systems in your new home. Imagine moving into your new home without the hassle of unpacking boxes and searching for misplaced items!