Table Time

Last weekend one of my wonderful clients and I worked on an area that is front and center in her home - her kitchen table. Because it is such a prominent piece of furniture, it has become a catch-all for many items en route to their "homes".  When we started, this is what the table looked like:

We immediately got to work tackling the contents of the table. There were lots of questions asked along the way:

• What would you ideally like to use this space for? 
• Do you really need to keep this item or that? 
• Is there a better place for this item? 
• What can we re-purpose or recycle?

My client thoughtfully replied to each question and together we were able to create a much more streamlined space for her office essentials as well as room for what she someday hopes to do...eat dinner with her husband at their kitchen table!

Creating Workable Space

I recently worked with a fabulous client on a really fun and impactful project. We transformed a desk that sits in her living area. The desk had become unusable, as it served as a repository for all sorts of miscellaneous stuff...bills, photos, candles and decorations, notepads, doggy toys, etc.

Work Area - Before

In a matter of just a few hours, we were able to get rid of many of the items in and on the desk and find homes for the things that she still needed. We were able to clear the top of the desk to allow for a convenient "inbox-style" filing system to keep track of current projects and to house her printer which had been hidden next to the couch. Now she has a place to pay bills, surf the internet and keep track of important documents. This transformation has also added a sense of order to her living room, allowing her to  really relax at the end of a long day!

Work Area - After