Hi Reader,
The other day someone asked me, “What was the smallest job you've ever done that had the biggest impact for the homeowners?”
I knew the answer immediately: Organization. Specifically, organization of STUFF.
Here’s an example.
Yesterday I met with an architect client who’s now retired and we put drawer organizers in his kitchen.
Here’s someone who had spent his career on huge spaces and design projects with a massive visual impact (and a budget to match)...
… and he was thrilled.
One drawer organizer made an immediate difference in how he uses his kitchen, and it took all of 45 minutes to set up.
As we were standing there, he said, “You know what, Gerald? Part of this process is looking through your stuff and throwing out what you don't use.”
Exactly.
Whether you’re organizing a drawer or a pantry cupboard or the hall closet, these kinds of small projects make pretty much every client let out a huge breath and tell me “I feel much better."
It’s about making your space function for how you want it to work.
It’s about letting go of the old stuff and being okay with that.
As the old saying goes, “a place for everything and everything in its place.”
And the best part is, you can do this on any budget. You can get really fancy pull-outs for hidden cabinets, or you can go with baskets from the dollar store.
So before you plan your next big renovation, ask yourself: is there a 45-minute fix that will make your space feel better now?
I’d love to know what small fixes and projects made a disproportionate impact in your home. What would you add to this list?
Have a great weekend… and go organize something!
Gerald