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DE-CLUTTERING A CLOSET THE HOME STYLE AND STAGING WAY

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Home Stager with HOME STYLE AND STAGING LLC

DE-CLUTTERING A CLOSET  THE HOME STYLE AND STAGING WAY,  yes we have own way here at HOME STYLE AND STAGING on how we de-clutter a closet.

We start with 3 large boxes or large black garbage bags ( depending on the size of the closet ). They are marked "PUT BACK", "GIVE AWAY OR YARD SALE" and the last one 'WHAT WAS I THINKING".

Last week we did a de-clutter on a double size closet, the client sat on the bed in the room and as I took things out, it was either "yes" or "no", there were times that the question was never asked as the article went straight to the "WHAT WAS I THINKING" pile. Other questions were did you wear this, this season ? last season ? No? Well it goes to the "GIVE AWAY OR YARD SALE" pile.

Needless to say we had fun, looking at clothing and shoes that the client had forgotten she even had. At the end of the day, an organized closet and lots of added room, for more "stuff".

                            

BEFORE

          

AFTER                                                                                  PART OF  'WHAT WAS I THINKING"

She went out and bought all new hangers as she was so excited about having an organized and clean closet.

Need DE-CLUTTERING ? Give us a call  HOME STYLE AND STAGING  KNOXVILLE, TN  865.368.8484

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        HOME STYLE AND STAGING LLC   

             " design support to sell or dwell "

              MARY LOU TEAGUE

         Certified professional stager and re-designer

                      

          ASHSR East Tennessee Chapter President

                   Knoxville, Tennessee

                        WWW.HOMESTYLEANDSTAGING.COM

                     HOMESTYLEANDSTAGING@COMCAST.NET

                          (865) 368-8484

For your staging, re-design, de-cluttering and holiday decorating           needs please give us a call

 

                          

 

                                                                                           

    

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Cathy Lee
CL Design Services Home Staging - Danville, CA
ASP, IAHSP, RESA Danville, CA

Very nice, Looks so clean and neat Mary Lou-I need to do this at my own home!!

Apr 20, 2010 04:38 PM
Linda D. Pufford
Stage with Divine Style - Home Staging - Novato, CA
ASPM, Marin/Sonoma Home Stager

Mary Lou,

Really great job!  Now you can see what's in the closet.  It turned out so nice and neat. 

Apr 20, 2010 05:17 PM
Liz Gallagher
LG Home Harmony - Home Stagers & Organizers - Montreal, QC
Montreal Quebec RESA member

Looks very nice Mary-Lou.

Clients will often keep it tidy for months after.  Perhaps a follow up in the fall would be a good idea to help get your client set up for the winter months too ;o)

I have a few of those " What was I thinking " that I just can't seem to part with ...

 

 

Apr 23, 2010 03:56 AM
Mannie Ferguson
The Staging Fashionista - Alexandria, VA
APSD, RESA

Great Tips Mary Lou - i love the idea of the What was I thinking bag/box!  Too funny!

Apr 23, 2010 05:08 AM
Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON

This is something we should all do. I have this charity that calls me and asks for clothing. That usually gets me to do a little at least LOL.

Apr 24, 2010 11:56 AM
Lee & Pamela St. Peter
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices YSU Realty: (919) 645-2522 - Raleigh, NC
Making Connections to Success in Real Estate

What a great way to declutter the closet!  Thanks Mary Lou!  I love the "what was I thinking" bag!!!

Apr 25, 2010 03:04 AM