THE PROCESS
We have a consultation with you in your space to get to know you and get acquainted with the project area. During this meeting we discuss your goals, the purpose of the project area, your timeline and budget. We diagnose the root cause(s) of the situation bothering you and start mapping out your project. Suggestions are made regarding the level of service that could best suit your needs. We present our agreement and if the agreement is signed, the work sessions are placed in calendar.
The work is conducted according to the service contracted by the client and the action plan outlined. However, at the core of the organizing process, there are some procedures that are always followed:
Sort & Purge – All things in the project area will be evaluated and sorted. We will ask you to fetch everything you have around the house that pertains to the categories we are dealing with. You must be able to see all you have in context. Ideally, you’ll end up with a home for each item and one place per item category. During this part of the process, decisions are made regarding what you own: what stays and what goes. We’ll help you decide what to do with what goes (discard, donate, recycle, sale, consignment).
Allocation & Space Planning – Things get homes assigned at this point. The space is analyzed in order to maximize storage possibilities. Decisions are made regarding systems and containers. The space is measured to ensure solutions proposed will fit. We might use systems and containers you may already own if they fit the need, or alternatives will be purchased.
Containerization & Labeling – All items to be kept will be placed in the containers and systems proposed. Containers and systems will be incorporated into the space and labeled as specifically as needed.
Well implemented systems will be easy to maintain. Sometimes even the best laid out plans and systems require adjustments. We’ll be happy to schedule additional appointments to further enhance your space and systems.
Some clients benefit from scheduling recurrent annual appointments to swap out their seasonal wardrobe or have some help with their seasonal décor storage. Other clients like to have us recurrently to make sure they keep their multiple projects in check, or their filling systems organized and updated. These are good examples of maintenance appointments we can schedule for our clients.
The result will be a more functional and beautiful space. Your home should be a space that supports who you are, propels you to be the best version of you, and motivates you in the pursuit of your goals. Enjoy your uncluttered, organized, designed space!
Our process aims to bring your space from where it is now to something completely new, that is customized to your needs and completely done. The goal is for you to have a home that runs much more efficiently with better energy, with organization systems that are easy to maintain but that are beautiful to look at, as well.
A Word About the Assessment
Many people want to know how long the process will take or how much the Organizer will charge for a project. Before seeing the space first hand, meeting the client and having a conversation about the goals and expectations, it is very difficult to make any kind of estimates. Even then, there can’t be any kind of guarantees regarding the time a project will take. Every project is different and so is every client. We have a tremendous skill set. We work hard, fast, deep and broad, but we have no control on how fast a client can work or how much will he/she be able to cooperate with us during the process. Many factors come into play during the completion of a project. These factors affect the rate of progress of the project. Also, the clutter that is being addressed did not just happen overnight. It is not reasonable to think it can be taken care of in a couple of hours (unless, of course, you ask us to bulldoze everything in site and start from scratch. That simplifies everything for sure! ).
There is a misconception that an Organizer is someone that will come into a space, wave a magic wand and the place suddenly will be magazine worthy. That is not the case.
We need a meeting with you in order to plan the project so that you understand the process involved. It is important for us to uncover the reasons behind the current state of the space and the real obstacles you might be facing to being and remaining organized.
It is also important for you to understand that we work WITH you, as you are the one who lives in the space and you need to decide about the items to be kept and the systems to be put in place. It is in your best interest to learn the skills involved in maintaining the organization achieved. For all this to happen, we first need to understand who you are, how you live, how you learn, what are your goals and where are you moving to in your life.
Also, please do not feel embarrassed about the condition of your home or try to clean up before our appointment. There is a reason you called us and we are not going to judge you! Besides, we need to see the space the way it really is, so we can truly assess the project.
DIY In-Home Coaching
Included with the DIY In-Home Coaching:
- Full home assessment
- Action plan
- Diagnosis of disorganization causes
- Suggestions for systems to implement
- List of products, systems and procedures to increase efficiency and functionality of the spaces
- Summary of ideas and projects with links to products and services needed
Hands-On Organizing Services
Included with the Hands-On Organizing Service:
- Project assessment
- List of suggested products, materials and services needed for project
- Hands-on organizing time (decluttering, sorting, purging, allocating, labeling)
- Referrals to additional services or providers deemed applicable
- Summary of project with ideas discussed, products/services suggested and pictures
Maintenance Services
Some clients might choose to book recurrent appointments throughout the year to swap their wardrobe and take care of their clothes maintenance as seasons change. Others might decide they need help with décor set up and storage according to the season. These are examples of good reasons to book recurrent or additional appointments with your Organizer once your home is in top shape.
Off-Site Services
- Shopping time / research
- Donations drop off / pick up coordination
- Vendor research / coordination
- Electronics discard