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Professional Organizers Share Their Top Tips for Organizing Your Space

organization markers

For these Instagram influencers—and professional organizers—helping people stay organized is what they do…and post! We tapped them for tips on putting systems in place, staying on track and keeping your space clutter-free.

Meet Our Influencers

@neatmethod: Lisa Ruff, director of business development, Neat Method
@org_relo: Jennifer Gowler, senior project manager, Organization & Relocation
@horderlynyc: Jamie Hord, founder, Horderly Home Organizing
@ocdaz: Ashley Stewart, founder, O.C.D. (Organize. Create. Design.)
@practicallyperfectla: Joni Weiss and Kitt Fife, co-founders, Practically Perfect

organization pantry
Photo: Horderly Home Organizing

“Start small and work your way up. Be sure to finish that area completely before digging into another project.” @horderlynyc

organization books
Photo: O.C.D.

“I have a saying: S.O.S (Sort. Organize. Simplify.) Once you have like items grouped together, you will have a better visual of what you have.” @ocdaz

organization shoe closet
Photo: Kristen Hechler; Organization by Meg Whittman, Neat Method Orlando

“Edit. Edit. Edit. Merely going through a drawer and pulling out unused items makes a big difference. Don’t put the damaged shoes back into your closet. Get them fixed or get rid of them.” @neatmethod

organization garage
Photo: Amy Bartlam

“Staying organized does require some effort. A person must have the intention of placing things back where they belong once they have been used. If not, then the systems don’t work.” @practicallyperfectla

organization underwear
Photo: Chris Nyce

“First step is assess the current situation—what is working and what isn’t. Those simple questions will help determine what the priorities are and where to start.” @org_relo

organization wine rack
Photo: Amy Bartlam

“Getting organized means that every belonging in that drawer lives in that specific drawer for a reason.” @practicallyperfectla

organization art room
Photo and organization: Liz Girsch, Neat Method Milwaukee

“Our goal is to make upkeep quick and easy for clients or else the organization won’t be maintained. So we base the organization on our clients’ lifestyles and abilities to maintain the space.” @neatmethod

organization closet
Photo: O.C.D.

“I encourage people to do edits every season. Do a walk-through of your spaces and see how your surroundings make you feel. It feels so good getting rid of things that you just don’t wear/need anymore.” @ocdaz

organization kitchen drawer
Photo: Chris Nyce

“Those areas with a system in place already will take much less time to re-align than those lacking any structure or system.” @org_relo

organized bathroom closet
Photo: Horderly Home Organizing

“One thing we notice in bathroom is that people have way too many toiletries! These little guys can really add up and create a lot of clutter. Leave hotel toiletries at the hotel!” @horderlynyc

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