5 Key Reasons to Engage the Services of a Professional Home Organizer During Your Renovation

This month I am excited to have guest blogger Nassim Secci from The Happy Space Co. providing readers with all sorts of tips and tricks of her trade. With tons of experience and expertise, Nassim and her team take away the stress of decluttering, and help families and busy professionals simplify their lives by creating functional (and aesthetically) organized spaces for all areas of the home.

And with no further ado, take it away Nassim!

So, you have finally decided that enough is enough, are ready to make your dream home a reality, and maybe even found yourself an interior designer that you absolutely love (ahem B Squared Design!). But before you dive into the process, there are several other critical aspects of the project you might not have thought about. That’s where hiring a professional organizer comes in... 

1. Declutter for your design

If you’re like most people, chances are you have accumulated a lot of stuff.  Renovating your home is the perfect time to declutter because it gives you a deadline.  No more “I will do it later” only for it to never happen!  You won’t have any excuse to delay because you have no choice but to pack up parts of your home and pull things out.  Since your home is getting a major upgrade, that type of cleanse will feel timely and welcome. Also, now that you are designing a space to better match your taste and the life you wish you live, it’s the perfect opportunity to ensure that your possessions equally represent you. 

Decluttering allows you to get rid of the excess, things that you haven’t used in a long time, and items that aren't aligned with your current lifestyle. That being said, decluttering on your own can be overwhelming and daunting, especially with a renovation schedule hanging over your head. This is why hiring professionals is the perfect add-on service.  We will help you get it done without the stress and hassle, not to mention do it in record time.

2. Pack – and unpack - the right way

In preparing for a renovation you will have to pack up your belongings to allow your contractors to implement your beautiful new designs.  While you might be very excited for the process to begin, chances are that you dislike the packing part and might not have the time to deal with it in the proper way.  Rather than rushing through everything, only to create more disorganization when unpacking, professional organizers help you pack items in a clear, methodical way that makes moving back in so much easier.  When we are there for the packing, we also help with the decision fatigue of deciding what to put away and what to take with you to your temporary home.  If you have multiple kids, this process can be exhausting to do on your own! 

Then, of course, there’s the process of unpacking and setting up your home to live in it once again.  We get you set up immediately so you can get back to your life without a hitch and enjoy that gorgeous new space. If the thought of packing and then unpacking gives you hives, you will want to hire someone to come take care of it for you.  We help make your renovation process a complete done-for-you experience.

3. Make the most of your design

One of the most exciting parts of a renovation is working with your designer to create amazing new spaces for your home.  While your focus may be on picking the colors, fabrics, and hardware, a professional organizer will step in to make sure that the design functions properly as well.  For example, your Lego-obsessed kid might love his new room design, but we might assess that it’s not completely practical for his impressive Lego collection.  Working alongside the designer, a professional organizer will fix this to ensure that all the storage solutions not only look good, but will work well for the items needing to be stored. 

We can also create systems in your home to make sure that processes are efficient: like doing laundry, getting ready in the morning, the family calendar, etc.  We can design them for every member of your family, and incorporate them into your home at the design stage, so that they are integrated seamlessly and not an afterthought.  

4. Source all the organizing products of your dreams

You have already decided to hire the pros to source your furniture and other design elements. We make sure the design lives on in all the details, like the inside of your kitchen cupboards, wardrobe drawers, and bathroom cabinets.  We find all the right products that fit the space and match your style, without you having to measure and run around the city looking for the right container or drawer insert.  Plus, we will have direct access to your designer to run these specifics by them so that everything feels of a piece. A great home organizer finds all the products that match your aesthetic, so that you don’t have the hassle of measuring and searching for it yourself!

5. Save your time, money, and sanity.

Renovating your home is a time (and energy) consuming process.  A home organizer handles the parts of a renovation that your designer doesn’t cover (like sorting and packing) to save you time and give you peace of mind. While you’re juggling work, family life, and everything else in between, we seamlessly handle getting you out of your space and back in.  You don’t need to worry about taking time off to get your home set up.  Don’t know how to reconfigure the storage in your place? Where to put your suitcases or the large sports equipment? We’ve got you covered.

So there you have it-5 reasons why you need a professional home organizer as part of your renovation/interior design project. Don’t forget to bookmark this post as a resource for when you’re ready to get started.

B Squared Design is excited to be partnering with the Happy Space Co. to provide both of our teams’ skills in tandem for a brand new full-service offering in Hong Kong! Sound like something that you need? Schedule a Discovery Call today and we’ll get you sorted-literally! Until next month…