As families grow, they have a tendency to take up more space. Toys, hobby supplies, sports equipment, electronics, beauty and bodycare products – not to mention the clothes and shoes they keep outgrowing! And that’s just the kids. We parents like our stuff, too!

As the years roll on, piles of knick-knacks, old playthings, and unused belongings fill every closet, cubby, and corner of the house. “More space!” you cry. However, taking out a home loan for an addition just to store your stuff, might not be prudent. Instead, hire someone to help you declutter and organize. You can make more space in your home a lot quicker — and a lot cheaper — than that addition. 

If this sounds like your house, we’ve got some inspiration for you. These Main Line-area home organizers and helpers share the life-changing benefits of making more space in your house. 

Jumpstart the Process

You could probably declutter and organize your home on your own, eventually… But hiring a home organizer will jumpstart the process and provide the support you need to get started now. Carrie Kauffman, a professional organizer and owner of Carrie’s Essential Services has completed hundreds of organization projects, large and small, in homes and businesses. After helping clients restore order in their spaces, she says the most common response is, “I wish I’d done this sooner!” 

A Sense of Peace

Clutter, clutter everywhere — it can be overwhelming and stressful. It takes up space, but also hangs out reminding us there’s something that needs our attention. Getting rid of that excess stuff and organizing the things you keep, provides an immediate sense of peace about your home. Kate Silvi, the founder of KS Organizing and mother of two grown children knows firsthand how hard it is to maintain an organized and orderly home, yet so important for a peaceful household. Working as a professional organizer, she finds it incredibly rewarding to “help turn people’s home or office back into a place where they can relax or work more efficiently.”

Expertise and Objectivity

Who doesn’t admire a streamlined, organized household? However, not everyone has a knack or know-how for creating one! That’s where a professional service like Lessen the Loads comes in. This women-owned and operated laundry and organizational service has the expertise and objectivity to quickly identify clutter and create efficient systems. Working together with one of their knowledgeable and experienced home organizers, you can create “a streamlined and functional home environment.”

Optimize Your Space

Maybe you’ve been looking at those piles of stuff for so long, you’ve forgotten about the space they occupy. Busy working parents just don’t have the time during the week to keep up with day-to-day tasks, let alone reimagine their space for optimal use. Enter the professional organizers to bring a fresh perspective. Elevated Lifestyle, a team of professional household helpers based in Bala Cynwyd focuses on creating “efficient and effective use of spaces in a way that is aesthetically pleasing.” They can help you see your space in a new way and identify areas for improvement.

Let It Go

Many of us hold onto belongings out of guilt, obligation, or for sentimental reasons. It’s holding onto every piece of art your child ever made. The holiday knick-knacks your mother gives you that you never display. All of your grandparents mis-matched china sets you’ve inherited. Over time, it adds up and you just need someone to give you permission to get rid of it.  

“There is a lot of guilt about the things we keep,” says Carrie Kauffman. “I give my clients permission to let things go; to tell them it’s okay to let go of the object — and the guilt.” 

Clearing the clutter from your home might mean a few trips to the thrift store and finally bagging stuff up and taking it to the curb. But if you’ve got a larger project on your hands, look to the pros at Main Line Junk Removal. They will assist with furniture removal and donation, garage and basement clean outs, and other big jobs.

Home Sweet Home

If you’re looking for a simple way to improve your home environment, decluttering and organizing your space is a good place to start. Hiring a professional home organizer is probably the surest way to get started quickly with the support you need to get it done. From optimizing your space to letting go of unnecessary belongings, home organizers offer expertise, objectivity, and a fresh perspective on how to make the most of your living space.

Lead photo courtesy of Carrie’s Essential Services.