The Level Best Approach

In my opinion, there's no one true correct way to organize.

Sure, there are strategies and methods that generally work best, but in my experience, there are so many factors that go into an organizing project that it's impossible to narrow it down to one Best Way To Do It.

Every project and every situation is going to be different, and every person is going to have different goals, not to mention a different starting point. That's why I like to draw from multiple sources of inspiration within the professional organizing field in order to customize a strategy for each client.

Personally, I'm a big fan of the KonMari Method, created by world-renowned organizing sensation Marie Kondo, author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. The KonMari is great for decluttering - Kondo's method focuses on identifying items that spark joy and keeping those, rather than trying to figure out what you need to discard or throw away. It's hard to get rid of things, so reframing the decluttering process to center on what you want to keep can make things much easier.

As for where things are stored and sorted in the home, that depends heavily on how the client uses their belongings and how they exist in the space. Frequent-use items differ for everyone, so the things that need to be stored in easy reach will vary. Before I can identify the best storage strategy for a client, I need to understand how they want their space to function.

Not only does the home organizing strategy vary from one person to the next, but their aesthetic goals will differ as well. Some people want everything tucked away, and no visual clutter - just clean surfaces and closed drawers. Other folks, especially those with ADHD or executive dysfunction, prefer to have things visually available where they can see everything, so they won't forget where things are. Organizing isn't about minimalism or Pinterest-worthy storage containers, it's about understanding what you need from your space, and finding a way to make it work for you.

Budget will also affect the visual outcome of an organizing project. Some people want the matching storage baskets and custom printed labels. But for others, that's not realistic, or even important. I prefer to use what's available when it comes to organizing - it's cost effective and sustainable! In my own home, I've used empty jam jars, shoe boxes, tissue boxes, and tupperware to keep my belongings organized. When I bought a new laptop, I saved the sturdy box top and used it to corral container lids in a drawer in my kitchen. It may not be beautiful, but it solves a problem and makes my life easier.

At the end of the day, that's the main goal of organizing: to make your life easier. Using the Level Best approach (in other words, customizing an approach that works for you), we'll identify your problems, and implement the best organizing solution to help you solve them. No matter your goals, or where you're starting, we'll meet you where you are and take you to the next level.