Why You Should Hire a Professional Organizer Before Remodeling Your Home

While home renovations can be an exciting process, they can get overwhelming. Recently, a client tasked me with organizing their newly renovated two-door garage space, which had undergone extensive remodeling. The craftsmanship was impeccable, with top-tier cabinetry, shelving, and organizational fixtures in place. 

However, upon my inspection, it became evident that the space wasn't optimized for its intended purpose. It fell short of accommodating everything they wished to store, making it impractical. 

Moreover, the layout was such that it couldn't accommodate two cars as originally intended. The garage also served as a storage area for the children's sports and ski gear and some school-related items. Regrettably, despite meticulous planning and investment in high-end design, there was a significant oversight regarding the practical functionality of the room.

Why You Should Hire an Organizer

By involving a professional organizer early in the renovation process, you can benefit from their expertise in creating a harmonious and organized living environment that aligns with your vision for space. A professional organizer can provide valuable insights and suggestions for your house renovation. Here are ways in which professional organizers can contribute ideas before starting your home renovation.

The Benefits of A Professional Organizer

Decluttering Assistance: Before a renovation, it's often beneficial to declutter and purge unnecessary items. An organizer can guide you through this process, helping you decide what to keep, donate, or discard. This will streamline the renovation process and reduce unnecessary work. 

Space Assessment and Optimization: 

Organizers excel at maximizing the use of space. Organizers can assess your current space and help you maximize its potential utilization and functionality. 

For example, they can suggest ideas for optimizing the layout of rooms, ensuring that each area serves its intended purpose. This may entail consultation among the organizer, the interior designer, and the architect to better tailor the space according to the client's specific needs and preferences.

Personalized Solutions: 

One size does not fit all. Organizers can tailor their suggestions to your specific lifestyle, considering your habits, hobbies, and organizational preferences. This personalized approach ensures that the renovation perfectly aligns with your individual needs.

Customized Storage Solutions: 

Professional organizers are skilled in suggesting and designing optimal storage options tailored to your requirements. From built-in shelving to customized closets and cabinets or hidden storage, they excel at maximizing space utilization and integrating multifunctional fixtures that combine style and functionality. 

For instance, they can incorporate proper storage and cabinetry for electronics in the kitchen, complete with appropriate outlets, or design built-in benches or multiplication fixtures. By implementing these strategies, organizers assist in maintaining a functional home environment where everything operates smoothly, enhancing your overall quality of life.

In my experience with the garage project, despite my efforts to enhance the space post-renovation, it didn't align precisely with the client's initial vision for the costly renovation endeavor. Had I been engaged from the outset, I could have collaborated to devise a design that prioritized functionality and better met their expectations. 

Design Collaboration and Functional Design: 

Organizers frequently collaborate closely with interior designers and contractors, a partnership that proves invaluable during the planning stages. Through collaboration, organizers play an important role in shaping the overall design so that it is appealing to the eye and facilitates a functional, organized space that accommodates your lifestyle requirements. This way, every aspect will be carefully considered to make everything easily accessible and usable.

Efficient Workflows: 

Space renovation can disrupt the daily chores and routine in the household. Professional organizers can help you reorganize spaces like the kitchen or living room so that the daily tasks and house chores are not interrupted. 

For example, if certain areas of the home will be inaccessible during the renovation, the organizer helps the client set up temporary living spaces to maintain functionality. This could involve creating makeshift kitchen areas, organizing temporary workspaces, and ensuring essential items are easily accessible.

The Icing on the Cake

Cost Savings: 

By decluttering and optimizing space before renovation, organizers can help you avoid unnecessary expenses. You may find that you don't need as much storage or additional furniture, saving you money on your renovation budget.

Stress Reduction: 

Renovations can be stressful, especially if your home is in disarray during the process. Organizers can help minimize the chaos by creating organized zones and temporary storage solutions. This can make navigating and living in your home easier while renovations are ongoing.

Post-Renovation Organization: 

Once the renovation is complete, organizers can assist with setting up the newly renovated space in an organized manner. They can help you establish systems and routines that make it easy to maintain a clutter-free and organized home.

Long-Term Benefits: 

The benefits of organizing go beyond the renovation period. A well-organized home is easier to maintain, reducing stress and saving time in your daily life. Organizers can provide tips and systems to help you maintain order in your home in the long run.

Read more about maintaining order in your home in 3 Simple Tips to Keep Your Home Organized.

In summary, I highly recommend that you have a clear idea of your renovation goals and priorities. Subsequently, communicate your vision and any specific challenges you face so the organizer can provide targeted advice and assistance. If you're ready for some help bringing your dream home to life, come talk to us! We can't wait to work with you.

Until next time,
Maryam