Home Organization Blog

Being in the custom closet business for over 30 years, one of the questions we often get is “what is the best way to stay organized after The Closet Works has done their job?” After all, you want your new closet system to not only look great, but to make a real difference in your quality of life. We completely get that. If you are more organized, you will spend a lot less time doing things that are time-wasters (and often irritating) and, as a result, have more time to spend to do things that you enjoy. Being well organized can help to reduce your stress level, and that, in and of itself, is a really good thing.

Alyssa and her husband, Craig, were very excited to move into their new home. Needing help with unpacking and organizing, they had been working with Cait from the Neat Method in Philadelphia. During this process they realized that their bedroom closets were not going to be sufficient for their storage needs. With basic multi-level hanging rods and shelving and a challenging space with lots of corners, they knew that needed a more efficient and customized solution to fit their needs in order and better utilize the space. They had used another closet company for the closets in their previous home. After speaking with Cait, Alyssa and Craig decided to reach out to our Designer, Jill, and give The Closet Works a try. They could not have been more pleased with the results.

Well, it’s been two weeks since the ball dropped in Times Square, which means many of us are getting around to deciding how we are going to implement those resolutions we made. It’s one thing to make a resolution, it’s another to make it happen. If creating better organization in your home is on the list it can only be achieved by making a detailed and realistic plan and then initiating action to meet your goals. Your likelihood of success will increase if your plan is feasible and maintainable. Here are some tips on creating an effective organization strategy now!

There may be a lot of reasons for why you feel that you need more efficient organization. Perhaps you are downsizing and hoping to maximize the storage available in your new home. It could be that your family has expanded and that your current levels of organization just aren’t cutting it with new and more “stuff” to manage. Or maybe you simply need better organization to help you find things more easily and quickly when trying to get out the door in the morning. Whatever your needs, you can benefit greatly with customized solutions and new and creative ideas for better storage. Please take a look at some of the innovative ideas in this slide show that you may wish to consider for various rooms and spaces in your home.

Whether you are working on a project with grandchildren or creating your perfect masterpiece, you need a place where your supplies are properly stored and organized. You need sufficient space to work on projects without knocking things over in tight quarters or having to constantly move items around to create room to work. Those distractions take the focus away from the creative process. So if you are thinking about creating the craft room of your dreams, here is how to make sure your it is organized so you can get started on the right foot.