REMOVE items that don’t help you do laundry + become physical obstacles for the task / KEEP laundry essentials in quick reach to speed up the process / FOLD laundry standing up to make it go faster OR sit in a space with low distractions + good music! / PLACE lesser used items in this space in a less convenient spot if needed
REMOVE non-essential items from all countertops as much as possible for more workspace / KEEP kitchen utensils + tools close to where you use them / TUCK AWAY items you don’t need out all the time / PLACE your most used items in spots easy to see, easy to reach + easy to access in drawers/cabinets/shelve / DON’T obsess over rules, put thing where you use them
REMOVE items that are expired or you aren’t going to eat / KEEP food in categories/zones based on how you like to eat / CORRAL groups of items in bins that are easy to grab + see in so things aren’t hidden / PLACE items that you grab the most front + center or eye level, convenient to all in the home using them / CREATE a pantry anywhere that’s helpful to you to access
REMOVE items that don’t support the vibe + energy you want in the room / CREATE zones for activities you want to do in the space like games, reading + resting / LAYER in items to support each zone + make it enjoyable to be in / KEEP a balance of permanent vs. moveable pieces to allow for flexibility/change in the room as needed.
REMOVE items that don’t support rest throughout the space / KEEP only a few essentials on nightstands / PUT AWAY laundry + dirty clothes at night to reset the space whenever possible / AVOID furniture that reinforces bad habits like collecting clothing, too many nick nacks or dust collectors / CREATE light control options with lamps + curtains to manage light to support your daily rhythms of awake + rest
REMOVE non-essential items out on counters + keep them as clear as possible / KEEP essentials (must-haves to function each day) easy to reach if tucked away close by / AVOID packing too much in drawers + cabinets to make it easier to find what you need / STORE a realistic amount of backstock of toiletries, medicines, etc. for the space you have to avoid waste OR store elsewhere is space is limited (me!)
Accessible spaces for mobility restrictions or concerns, individual needs for aging in place + other unique home environment needs are all considerations I love to collaborate with you on
Kristin’s Professional Credentials + Background
I’m a Registered Interior Designer (NCIDQ Certified) in the state of Texas, with formal training in architecture + environmental design. About | Linkedin
Translation: I understand space + home environments. I understand what makes them work + what sends us on the struggle bus. I have just shy of 20 years combined experience in architectural + interior design, residential interiors, decluttering, organizing + practical minimal living strategies to help you thrive in + love your home.
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(that’s me + my husband last year on my 40th b-day!)