Project Spotlight: Organizing After a Home Renovation
- Alex Trabue

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How We Helped by Organizing After a Home Renovation
Everyone loves behind-the-scenes look at a real client project. This project shows how organizing after a home renovation helps families move into new spaces faster without living out of boxes or piles. Because an organized home isn’t just about pretty baskets, it’s about creating systems that make everyday life easier.
This project was a great example of that.
After a large addition expanded their kitchen, master suite, and daughter’s room, this family needed help transitioning into their newly reimagined space. Instead of packing everything into boxes and unpacking later, we took a different approach.
We organized as we went—so they could settle in quickly and start living comfortably right away.
A Move Without the Chaos
Most moves come with cardboard, tape, and weeks of disruption. This one didn’t.
Because the renovation stayed within the same home, we skipped the traditional packing process entirely. Instead, we carefully carried items from the old spaces into their new layout—organizing each area intentionally as it was set up.
That meant:
No endless boxes to unpack
No “we’ll deal with this later” piles
No starting over once the dust settled
By the time the project wrapped up, the home was not only finished—it was functional.
How We Helped
The Kitchen + Pantry

A new kitchen meant new flow—and a chance to set it up intentionally from day one.
We created zones for how the family truly cooks and snacks:
Everyday appliances (like the blender, air fryer, and crockpot) live together for easy access.
Baking items and dinner staples were grouped by use, not category—making meal prep faster.
The pantry features a mix of solid, wire, and clear bins to keep function front and center:
Clear bins down low for kid-friendly snacks
Wire baskets in corner cabinets for easy visibility
Solid bins on open shelving for a polished look that’s simple to wipe down
Now everything—from snacks to small appliances—has a clear home, creating a kitchen that works hard but looks effortless.
Master Closet + Bath

This space was designed for calm mornings and easy routines. We focused on simple, sustainable systems—folded stacks for denim, labeled baskets for seasonal items, and a clear landing zone for handbags and jewelry.
The real MVP? The shoe stackers. They make every pair visible while keeping the shelves clean and uniform—proof that small changes can completely transform how a space functions.
Why This Approach Works
Organizing during a transition like this prevents clutter from settling back in. Instead of reacting to the space after the fact, we’re able to:
Make decisions once
Set up systems that match daily habits
Eliminate the need to reorganize later
It’s one of the most efficient—and least stressful—ways to move into a new or updated space.
Thinking About a Move or Renovation?
If you’re planning a move, renovation, or major home transition and want help setting things up right from the start, we’d love to help.
You can learn more about our organizing and move-support services here → Contact Us!


















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