Shira Gills new book gives us a look into the homes (and minds!)
(Real Simple isallabout organizing so this is like catnip for us!)
Her approach to organizing is incredibly on-brand for us.
Photo:Vivian Johnson
She writes in her book, There is no one-size-fits-all solution for how to organize your home.
If color-coding your refrigerator makes you smile, lean in and embrace your rainbow-filled life!
If that level of organization prompts a major eye roll, just take a pass.
That being said, Shiradoesnotice theres some overlap in the habits and practices of the professional organizers she interviewed.
Below, from her book, are her top observations.
The best part is you’re free to totally do these in your own home.
Were talking one to two sets per bed max.
Owning less means less to launder, fold, and store.
If youre short on storage space, this is a major victory.
Ditto for the towels.
Get that toilet paper out of its plastic wrap.
Remove printer ink from its cardboard packaging.
Shop the bulk bins, and pour pantry staples into airtight glass jars.
Less is always more when it comes to plastic and cardboard packaging.
Customize your space to fit your needs.
Shop Your Home First
Most pros like to shop their clients homes before hitting the stores.
Organizers also love styling closets with design books, candles, and pretty objects found elsewhere in the home.
Get creative and give the spaces behind closed doors a little love.
A five minute tidy before bed is another common practice of the pros.
Organizers like to embrace and celebrate the space they have.
Reprinted with permission fromOrganized Living: Solutions and Inspiration for Your Homeby Shira Gill, copyright 2023.
Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
