Tidy Lifestyle gives clients back their time, space, and life by providing home organization services, decluttering, downsizing, and functional system set ups.
Category: Home Organization Before & After Photos
See photos from clients home before and after home organization services in the san francisco bay area, lafayette, california
Real before and after photos of my home just one week after moving. As a professional organizer, my space isn’t about perfection, fancy products or expensive storage. My home is built around simple, functional items, keeping only what I need, and creating systems that make everyday life easier. When my space is set up this way, I feel less anxious, more at ease, and more like myself 🙂
Inclusions: Packing, Decluttering, Donation Drop offs, Moving with no service professionals (Loading + Unloading) 1 truck load + 3 van loads, Unpacking, Decorating
Project Time: 45 hours
Before Move Living Room1 Week After Living RoomBefore Move Kitchen1 Week After KitchenBefore Move Dining Room1 Week After Dining RoomBefore Move Kitchen/Dining1 Week After Kitchen/DiningBefore Move Bathroom1 Week After BathroomBefore Move Linen Closet1 Week After Linen ClosetBefore Move Office1 Week After OfficeBefore Move Storage Closet1 Week After Storage ClosetBefore Move Office1 Week After OfficeBefore Move Clothing Closet1 Week After Clothing ClosetBefore Move Bedroom1 Week After BedroomBefore Move Bathroom1 Week After BathroomBefore Move Office + Kitty Closet1 Week After Office + Kitty ClosetDrop Zone Closet near Front DoorJoyful Items Displayedjoy displayjoy plantsfrequent use joybaking utensils joyfrequent use joydining area joyhis – toiletrieshers – toiletriesbulk backflow storagebathroom counter displayjoy displaybathroom displaycollection displaycalendar of events + meals
Before living spaceAfter living spaceBefore living spaceAfter living spaceBefore kitchen & dining After kitchen & dining with sentimental displayBefore living spaceAfter living space
Clothes
Before master closetAfter master closetBefore master closetAfter master closetjoyful work outfits with matching hangers
Books
Boxes & boxes of booksUnbuilt shelf boxedJoyful books displayed with sentimental items
Bathroom Komono
After photo of hair accessories & daily essentialsAfter photo for self-care & hygiene items
This month, I traveled to Las Vegas to work on a project that was as meaningful as it was memorable. My client had something truly special: boxes and albums filled with photographs spanning her entire family history. But like many families, these precious memories were stored away in closets and boxes, unseen in daily life.
Our shared vision was to bring this treasure trove of history to life in two powerful ways:
A digital family album – Every photo would be safely scanned, curated, and organized online so her family could access their story anywhere, anytime. This meant not only preserving delicate originals but also creating a resource future generations could treasure.
A family wall of photos – Together, we designed a wall display that captured the essence of her family across the decades, turning memories that once lived in boxes into a daily source of joy, pride, and connection.
Sorting through her entire family’s visual history was both practical and deeply moving. As we worked, stories came alive — weddings, graduations, everyday kitchen table moments. Each chosen photo represented a thread in the tapestry of her family’s journey.
The result was transformative: an organized, accessible digital archive paired with a beautiful home display that now radiates love and legacy. What was once overwhelming and hidden away is now something her whole family can enjoy and pass down for generations.
Projects like this remind me that organizing isn’t just about order — it’s about honoring stories, creating connection, and keeping memories alive.
Photos & Art in BoxesKeep Photos and Art Decluttered & ContainedArt & Photos in Boxes2 Boxes of Keep Photos Organized1/4 Boxes of PhotosPhotos Sorted by CategoryDecluttering PhotosTidy Photos ready for Digitizing!Family Photo Wall to be Seen Everyday
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Estimate the organizing time for your next project. Before & After photos of closet organization, kitchen organization, dining organization, office organization and garage organization projects.
Nicole here.
One of my favorite activities is to shop at the local farmers markets! I find I spend less, eat healthier, cook more, and feel good about supporting locals vs. corporations. Win, win right?
When I’m not thinking about food… I’m all about organizing!
Perhaps one of the most intriguing parts of my job is seeing a space and evaluating how long it will take to FINISH a project.
Every estimate and quote is based on:
the size of your space
amount of possessions you own
type of items
time it takes you to make decisions when decluttering
organization approach: konmari vs. the home edit
What are the most popular projects?
Clothing (Closet)
Paper (Office)
Komono (Kitchen)
Komono (Garage)
Ready to see some examples from clients? I gotchu.
amount of possessions: cannot walk on floor, pile about 2 feet high off floor, hangers and shelves barely used
type of items: clothing, shoes, travel, linens
time to make decisions: quick (not attached)
organization approach: traditional (organizing by space)
For this particular project, I helped the client do a custom closet installation through The Container Store. Fun Fact: I get trade discounts from 20% – 40% off at The Container Store.
amount of possessions: piles on every surface/floor, cabinets mostly empty
type of items: cleaning, food, eating items, cooking items, bags, appliances, leisure gear
time to make decisions: quick (not attached)
organization approach: traditional (organizing by space)
After we finished organizing and decluttering, we spent time to make this home feel like a home. We brought precious artwork out from storage and finally hung it on the wall. We also purchased plants and installed a custom light fixture for extra light.
amount of possessions: 80% of floor with piles, 50% of cabinets full
type of items: home decor, tools, holiday, linens, clothing, school supplies, toys, artwork, sports equipment
time to make decisions: quick (not attached)
organization approach: traditional (organizing by space)
That pile in the before photo is a great representation of how overwhelming it can feel to start a project! The goal for this particular client was to help prepare them for an upcoming move.
I hope from these example photos give you a realistic concept of how long projects can take. Please note: every individual is beautifully unique and so is their time to finish a project!
Instead of spending months to years to finish. I recommend scheduling intentional time. For example, setting aside time to organize 1x a week over the next month.
If it’s been over a month since you started, feel free to snap and send a few photos to me 415-787-3865. I’m happy to give tips and advice, at no charge.
Your clutter is my bliss.
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Home Organization Categories: Clothes, Books, Papers, Kitchen Komono, Komono, Sentimental
Custom Systems in Rooms Include:
Closet systems (3)
Book Display
Paper file system
Kitchen storage
Living & Office system
Sentimental display
Clothes
before photo of clothing during a sessionafter photo of bedroombefore photo of clothing during a sessionafter photo of clothing put awaybefore photo of all clothes taken outafter photo of organized master closetbefore photo of shirtsafter photo of pocket folded shirtsbefore photo of jean bottomsafter photo of jean bottomsbefore photo of all shoes in homeafter photo of shoes in drop zonebefore photo of mixed linensafter photo of sheets & pillow casesbefore photo of jewelryafter photo of jewelry
Books
before photo of booksafter photo of books
Papers
before photo of papersafter photo of papers organized in fire proof folder
Kitchen Komono
before kitchen organizationafter kitchen organizationbefore photo of kitchen dining areaafter photo of kitchen dining areabefore photo of kitchen pantryafter photo of kitchen pantrybefore kitchen stove areaafter kitchen stove areabefore kitchen fridge areaafter kitchen fridge areabefore kitchen cornerafter kitchen cornerbefore kitchen organizationafter kitchen organization
Komono
before living room organizationafter living room organizationbefore living room organizationafter living room organization
Before & After Sentimental
before organizing artbefore organizing ceramicsbefore organizing photos
Custom Systems in Rooms Include: Toiletry closet, Entry way walk in closet
Before & After Entryway Walk in Closet
unpacked boxes, loose items on shelvesboxes unpacked, items contained, see everything instantlyloose items randomly placedlike items contained together in boxesclothes in boxes and randomly placedall clothes hung and put away
Before & After Living Room & Dining Nook
items left outopen space with clear floors and surfacespacked boxes and items left outALL boxes unpacked with items put away in designated homescloser view of random items on floor and surfacesitems put away except art to be hungopen minimalist hallway
Before & After Toiletries
random linens, toiletries spread aboutlinens folded, toiletries contained by subcategory
Home Organization Categories: Clothes, Books, Papers, Komono, Kitchen Komono, Sentimental
Custom Systems in Rooms Include: Master closet, offices, bathroom, kitchen, pet supply closet
Before photo of living and diningAfter photo of living and dining organizationBefore photo kitchenAfter photo kitchen organizationBefore photo kitchen cabinetsAfter photo kitchen cabinets organizationBefore photo kitchen pantryAfter photo kitchen pantry organizationBefore photo living and diningAfter photo living and dining organizationBefore photo master bedroomAfter photo master bedroom organizationBefore photo master closetAfter photo master closet organizationBefore photo master bathroomAfter photo master bathroom organizationBefore photo bathroomAfter photo bathroom organizationBefore photo home officeAfter photo home office organizationBefore photo home office After photo home office organization
Joyful Places Around the Home
Herb garden for positive feng shuiBoardgames as a center piece for social activitiesMost used items accessible and displayed joyfullySentimental items displayed in most popular areasLike-items are together with everything visible in an instant
Home Organization Categories: Clothes, Books, Papers, Komono, Kitchen Komono, Sentimental
Custom Systems in Rooms Include: Master bedroom, master closet, living room, kitchen
before photo of master closet & random komonoafter photo of master closet & sentimental joy on top shelfbefore photo of master closetafter photo of master closetbefore photo of books on 1/3 shelves in homebefore photo of all books on one shelf in homebefore photo of cookware and appliances in kitchen cabinetafter photo of cookware and bakeware in kitchen cabinetbefore photo of dishware, cooking utensils, and vases in kitchenafter photo of joyful vases, dishware, and most used appliance in kitchenbefore photo of cooking utensils & knives on counterafter photo of cooking utensils organized in drawerbefore photo of eating utensils & cooking utensils after photo of eating utensils organized in drawerbefore photo of dry goods & snacks in pantryafter photo of categorized dry goods & snacks in bins *easy access*before photo of cooking/baking items/drinksafter photo of cooking/baking items/drinks categorized in bins. heavy appliances on bottom for safety and access.
Custom Systems in Rooms Include: Master bedroom, master closet, baby nursery, linens cabinet, kitchen, pantry shelf
Mom’s Clothing
Layout plan for master closetbefore photo of parents clothing and random komono in master closetZONE 2: Layout plan for zones in master closetZONE 3: Layout plan for baby zones in master closetafter photo of parents clothing, baby clothing, and baby supply zones in master closet before photo of bras, panties, socks in drawerafter photo of bras, panties, socks in drawerbefore photo of pants in drawerafter photo of pants pocket folded in drawerbefore photo of tops in drawerafter photo of tops pocket folded in drawer
Baby Clothing
before photo of washed & piled baby clothingafter photo of caegorized & folded baby clothing
Baby Nursery & Baby Station
Layout plan for supplies in baby nursery before photo of komono in baby nursery after photo of baby books & supplies in baby nurserybefore photo of komono in kitchenafter photo of baby feeding/products categorized in designated kitchen area
Linens & Kitchen Pantry
before photo of linens & random komono in closet cabinetafter photo of linens , medicine & first aide categoriedbefore photo of baby shower gifts & overflow of pantry itemsafter photo of overflow of pantry items. baby items categorized and stored in designated homes (not pictured)
