Shira Gill, a professional organizer, shares insider tricks from fellow organizers, including tips to transform neglected spaces, ditch product packaging for reduced clutter, and display what's beautiful. They discuss the benefits of organization for efficiency, clarity, and peace. They also explore sustainable packaging alternatives and the impact of organizing on well-being and self-care.
Organize your home based on your current living situation and make the most of the space available.
Display visually pleasing items while concealing utilitarian items to minimize visual clutter and enhance the overall aesthetic of the home.
Deep dives
Organizing Secrets from Professional Organizers
Professional organizer Shira Gill shares five organizing secrets from professional organizers in her new book, 'Organized Living'. She emphasizes the importance of clearing out excess clutter before organizing and highlights the benefits of having an organized home, such as efficiency, clarity, and a sense of calm. Gill dismisses the myth that organization is only for those born with an organized gene, stating that anyone can learn the skill. One key tip is to simplify organizational systems and group similar items together. Gill also encourages celebrating small wins and sticking with new habits to see long-term benefits.
Don't Shop for a Mansion If You Live in a Cottage
Gill discusses the importance of embracing one's circumstances and working with what they have when organizing their homes. She advises against shopping for a home that doesn't match one's current living situation and instead suggests making the most of the space and resources available. By appreciating items without feeling the need to own them, individuals can find abundance and creativity in their homes.
Display and Conceal Rule for Aesthetic Organization
The display and conceal rule focuses on showcasing visually pleasing items in open spaces while concealing less attractive or utilitarian items in closed storage. Gill mentions examples such as displaying beautiful mugs on open shelves while stowing away coffee filters in concealed storage. This approach minimizes visual clutter, allows for easy organization, and enhances the overall aesthetic of the home.
Elevating Neglected Spaces in the Home
Gill encourages paying attention to traditionally neglected spaces in the home, such as under the kitchen sink or bathroom sink. By organizing and beautifying these areas, individuals can create a more pleasant and intentional environment. Additionally, she emphasizes the importance of customizing organization to optimize one's own life and preferences, promoting a sense of self-care and well-being.
People are naturally curious about the homes of professional organizers. On today's show author Shira Gill divulges 5 high-impact organizing tips straight from the mouths of fellow professional organizers.
Here's a preview of the insider tricks we're discussing today:
[10:30] Don't shop for a mansion if you live in a cottage!
[16:00] Display what's beautiful; conceal what isn't
[20:00] Ditch the product packaging for reduced visual clutter