Organization That Starts Before You Even Unpack
Organizing your move and packing your belongings can be two of the most stressful parts of any move. You don’t realize just how much you collect over the years until you have to start packing everything into boxes. It’s time consuming and can feel overwhelming especially if you work a full time job. This is where professional packing and organization comes into play.
More Than Just Tidying Up
Everyone always asks, what is professional packing and organization? Think about it this way, a professional organizer is an expert in aesthetics and function. It’s more than just putting things in boxes, it’s about packing with purpose and setting yourself up for success in your next home. Our approach goes beyond making things look neat. We focus on layout, flow, and long-term organization solutions that help your new space feel livable, comfortable, and calm.
For example, if keeping your closet organized has always been a challenge, we’ll look at how you use your space and what hasn’t been working, then pack with that in mind. Maybe there’s underused storage you didn’t know you had or a way to group your items differently so that unpacking creates a more balanced, functional setup from the start.
Declutter, Downsize & Pack with Intention
Let’s face it—moving forces you to deal with everything. Closets you’ve ignored. Drawers filled with “I’ll deal with it later” stuff. And somehow, every single coffee mug you’ve ever owned.
We’re here to help you let go of what you don’t need and bring only what serves you into your next space.
Pre-move decluttering
A big part of being organized is getting rid of clutter. These are the things that you might’ve used once or haven’t taken out of the closet in a few years. All things hold some kind of sentimental value but you have to ask yourself if it fits into your “new life” at your new place. A great start to any organizing journey starts with giving away or selling the items that you don’t use anymore. And don’t think about it like what you are giving away, but rather making room for the things that you truly love and use all the time. Here’s what we start with:
- Living Room— Old magazines, worn throw blankets or pillows, remote controls or cords for devices you no longer use, decor that no longer fits your style, excess furniture.
- Kitchen— Unused or duplicate appliances, chipped or broken plates/glasses, old dish towels, unused water bottles or travel mugs.
- Bedroom— Clothes your haven't worn in over a year, extra bedding or mismatched pillowcases, accessories you no longer use, unused decorative pillows.
- Bathroom— Expired products, dried up nail polish or makeup, extra toiletries (hotel samples/unused gifts), worn out towels or bath mats.
Packing strategy
The way someone packs can be a big determining factor between a good move and a hectic move. Not only can it make unpacking easier and faster, but you’re also setting yourself for a functional way of living.
Our process:
- Create a Customized Packing Plan: We begin with a quick assessment to understand your priorities, timeline, and the flow of your current space.
- Start Room-by-Room: We move intentionally through your home, one room at a time, to stay organized and avoid overwhelm.
- Identify Essentials First: We pack the items you love and use most often first—this helps you visualize what truly needs to make the move.
- Declutter Along the Way: As we pack, we help you sort through what to keep, donate, or discard so you’re not bringing clutter into your new space.
Focus on High-Clutter Zones: We give extra attention to areas that tend to get messy or hold forgotten items like kitchens, closets, basements, utility or storage spaces.
Unpacking & Set Up
You’ve made it to your new home, but now you’re surrounded by boxes, and it’s hard to know where to start. We help you unpack and actually get organized from the start, so your new home works for your life, not against it.
Kitchens & Pantries
We can help set things up so you’re cooking and finding what you need without digging through five boxes.
Closets
We can create layouts that make sense for how you get dressed, store your things, and live day to day.
Living Room
We can help arrange furniture, unpack decor, and hang TVs, organize entertainment areas, and more.
Bedroom
We can help make it feel like your space, with everything where you need it to start and end your day comfortably.
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