Design + Organizing Considerations For Your Walk-in Closet

A walk-in closet is more than simply a dumping ground for your clothes. It’s the place in your home where the wardrobe collection that you’ve invested in curating over the years lives. It’s where many of your bags, shoes, and accessories are displayed so you can actually see what it is that you have + have it at your fingertips. We’ve put together a ton of design considerations for your walk-in closet.

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How An Interior Designer Considers Light Fixtures For Your Home

So when we talk about considerations for selecting light fixtures for your home, the stakes are high boo :) And that’s because lighting is a functional necessity to creating a welcoming, inviting + cozy home. Which is probably why you won’t be surprised when I tell you that as an interior designer a LOT of details go into creating your lighting plan + then selecting the perfect light.

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Real Life Strategies For Organizing Kids Toys

While I can’t prevent the next game of hair pulling or unexpected superhero punches (oh the struggle is real), I can help ensure you never step on another lego + know exactly how to go about organizing kids toys.

So, let’s dive in + talk about what might get in the way or become a challenge in organizing kids toys + then several strategies for how to do it in your home.

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What A Bathroom Remodel Costs

While there are a ton of moving parts when it comes to remodeling your bathroom what you really want is not only what to budget for (a number) but context for you to understand + plan accordingly.

And that’s exactly what we’re gonna talk about, how much does a bathroom remodel cost + more…

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An Interior Designer’s Guide To The Ultimate Steam Shower

Simply by marrying much of the work of a sauna or steam room with that of a typical shower, a steam shower provides a luxury spa-like experience right inside your home boo. From having a ton of health + wellness benefits to why you’d want a steam shower and other considerations — there’s a lot to unpack. So, let’s dive into an interior designer’s guide to the ultimate steam shower. Shall we?

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A Professional Organizers Guide To A Capsule Wardrobe

At Elegant Simplicity, we’re committed to creating a home that you never want to leave. And as professional organizers, our perspective on what a capsule wardrobe really looks like might be a lil different than others. We’ll dive into what a capsule wardrobe is, what the benefits are + what a capsule wardrobe for women, men + even kids might look like. We’ll also explore why you might feel a capsule wardrobe won’t work for you + what to do about it.

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Everything That Goes Into Selecting An Area Rug For Your Home

As an interior design firm, we know the importance of thinking through each + every decision in your home. And from furniture layout + area rug placement, to size + shape, color + pattern or what rug materials are ideal to use we know the sense of overwhelm that comes along with trying to select the perfect area rug. Let’s dive into everything you should know about how to select an area rug for your home like an interior designer.

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Why Perfect Minimalism Is An Illusion

At Elegant Simplicity, we believe that Home Is Everything You Need + Nothing More™ So, let’s dive in and look at what minimalism actually is and what the benefits are. Along the way, we’ll uncover misconceived notions about minimalism as well as why perfect minimalism is an illusion and what you should actually do instead.

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How A Messy Room Appears In Your Home + What To Do About It

The reality is, regardless of what state your home currently resides in, living in an organized home is at the top of your list. There are a handful of reasons why you may find your home disorganized or even unorganized but ultimately there are three scenarios I want to talk about that will provide some clarity in how a messy room keeps happening.

So, let’s dive in and take a peek at how a messy room happens anyways, shall we?

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Organizing Keepsakes For Display

No matter how you slice it — our lives revolve around stuff. And for a lot of us, we either stick that stuff up in the attic, out in the garage, in a filing cabinet in our office or high up on a shelf where it collects a thick layer of dust.

Especially, when you don’t know where to begin organizing keepsakes, how to ensure you’re not getting rid of things you’ll regret later on… well, time-consuming. With over a decade of experience helping clients design + organize their homes — let’s dive into several keepsakes that could be displayed or stored in your home.

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