Decluttering before-and-after photos are one of the best ways to see how much of a difference decluttering and organizing can make in a home.
We’ve helped over 1000+ clients tackle cluttered closets, bedrooms, garages, kitchens, offices, storage spaces, and more.
Some projects involve removing a significant amount of clutter, while others focus on sorting, categorizing, and creating better systems for what clients want to keep.
See some of our recent transformations below.
Professional Organizing: Before & After Photos
These professional organizer before-and-after photos are from real homes we’ve worked in throughout New Orleans and the surrounding areas.
Every project is different, but the goal is usually the same: help our clients declutter what they no longer need and organize what they’re keeping so their space works better for them.
Pantry Decluttering & Organization
This was a small pantry organization project where our client wanted a refresh and a space that looked and functioned better. We started by taking everything out of the pantry.
We tossed anything that was expired or no longer wanted. Once the pantry was empty, we cleaned and wiped down the shelves before putting everything back.
We grouped like items together, organized some categories into bins, and gave everything a designated place.
The goal was to create a simple system that her family could easily follow while also making it easier to see what they already had and avoid buying duplicates.
Kid’s Closet Decluttering & Organization
This was a small children’s closet organization project where our client wanted help going through her son’s clothes and organizing everything better.
We started by checking the size of each item and setting aside anything that no longer fit so she could donate it. Once we finished, we sorted and categorized the clothes, keeping pants, shirts, jackets, and other items together, and removed anything that didn’t belong in the closet.
We then created a simple system so everything had a place and was easy to find, making it easier for both our client and her son to maintain the closet and their daily routine.
Laundry Room Decluttering & Organization
This was a laundry room organization project where our client wanted help decluttering and organizing the space to give it a fresh start before school started.
We began by putting away all of the clean clothes that had accumulated in the laundry room, returning everything to the kids’ bedrooms, primary bedroom, and wherever else it belonged. Once we had more space to work with, we helped her go through the extra supplies and other items in the laundry room and declutter anything she no longer wanted or needed.
We then wiped down the surfaces and organized everything that was staying, giving the laundry room a fresh start and making it easier to maintain going forward.
Garage Decluttering & Organization
This was a large garage organization project where our client was ready for a reset so she could use her garage day-to-day again. We helped sort through everything, decide what to keep and what to donate, and clear out items that were no longer needed.
Because there was so much to go through, the project involved multiple organizers, multiple donation hauls, and a junk removal company. We helped sort and prep everything that needed to be donated or removed so it could actually get out of the garage.
From there, we organized everything she was keeping so it was easy to access and maintain. By the end of the project, she had her space back and could finally use her garage again.
Bedroom Decluttering & Organization
This was a children’s bedroom organization project where a little girl’s bedroom needed a reset so everything would feel easier to manage day-to-day. We went through her toys, clothes, and belongings and got everything straightened up and organized in time for school.
From there, we created simple systems she could follow, so everything had a place and could be put away without feeling overwhelming.
Now the room feels more open, organized, and easier for her to maintain.
Office Decluttering & Organization
This client had an office that had gradually become filled with items over the years, making it difficult to use the space the way she wanted. She was ready to take her office back and make it functional again.
We started by going through everything together, helping her decide what to keep, donate, or throw away. Along the way, we gathered many donations and removed a lot of trash.
By the end of the office organization project, she had reclaimed a significant amount of usable space, and her office was clean, organized, and ready to use again.
Closet Decluttering & Organization
This closet organization project was for a client who felt overwhelmed every time she walked into her closet. Over the years, it had become filled with clothing and other items she no longer wore or used, and she was ready to reclaim the space.
We worked through everything together, helping her decide what to keep, donate, or throw away. Once the decluttering was complete, we organized everything she was keeping into a system that was easy to maintain and made better use of the available space.
By the end of the project, she had gained back significant storage space and could finally enjoy walking into a closet that felt clean, organized, and functional again.
Closet Decluttering & Organization
This client wanted more than just a declutter. She wanted to completely refresh the look and feel of her closet while making it easier to use every day. She was also ready to invest in quality organizing products that would give the space a clean, cohesive appearance.
We started by helping her sort through everything and decide what to keep, donate, and throw away. By letting go of clothing she no longer wore, she immediately gained back valuable storage space.
Once the decluttering was complete, we designed an organizing system around her budget and style preferences. We brought in matching white velvet hangers, white storage baskets, a shoe rack, a jewelry organizer, labels, and other organizing products to create a polished, functional space.
By the end of the closet organization project, her closet not only looked completely different, but it was also easier to maintain, easier to find what she needed, and a space she genuinely enjoyed walking into again.
Office/Craft Room Decluttering & Organizing
Our client’s office and craft room had become filled with bags, boxes, paperwork, kids’ artwork, and other items that had piled up over time. As a teacher, she had a lot to sort through, and eventually the piles took over the room. She was ready to get her office back and create a more functional craft space for her daughters.
We started by going through everything that had accumulated and helping her decide what she wanted to keep, toss, or donate. The decluttering process took several hours, but once it was finished, we were left with only the items she actually wanted to keep.
From there, we organized everything and gave it a home. We organized the bookshelf, sorted items into totes, cleaned up and organized the desk area, and used the available storage better.
By the end of the craft room organization project, she had significantly more floor space and could actually use the room again. What had become a cluttered office was now a functional office and craft room for her and her daughters.
College Student Bedroom Decluttering & Organization
This bedroom organization project was for a Tulane University student who felt overwhelmed by school, finals, and everything else on her plate.
As often happens during stressful periods, her bedroom became cluttered and hard to maintain. Her mom reached out because she wanted to help her daughter regain control of the space and create an environment where she could better focus on school. One more goal was finding her car keys, which had gone missing somewhere along the way, and we hoped they would turn up during the organizing process.
We started by clearing away obvious trash, including wrappers, papers, and other items that no longer belonged in the room. From there, we helped her sort through her belongings, deciding what to keep, donate, or throw away before organizing everything that remained into a system that was easier to maintain.
Although this before-and-after photo only shows part of the closet, we organized the entire bedroom. By the end of the project, the space felt lighter, more functional, and much less overwhelming. She was thrilled with the results and had a clean, organized room where she could focus on finishing the semester.
Unfortunately, we didn’t find her car keys…she believes she left them at the Boot!
Learn more about our college-dorm room move-in and organizing services.
Kitchen Decluttering & Organization
This kitchen organization project started with a lot of unpacked moving boxes, which is completely normal after a move. We helped go through everything, find a place for the items they wanted to keep, and clear out the packing materials along the way.
From there, we focused on setting the space up in a way that felt simple and easy to use day to day. The result is an organized kitchen that feels more open, functional, and ready to be used.
Storage Unit Decluttering & Organization
This storage unit had a mix of boxes, bins, luggage, and other items that had accumulated over time. We started by taking everything out so we could see what was there, go through it with our client, and decide what they wanted to keep.
Once we knew what was staying, we sorted similar items together and transferred everything into clear, labeled bins. We then organized the bins and larger items inside the unit so everything was easier to see and access without moving everything around.
Now, our client can easily find what they’re looking for and use the space better.
Walk-In Attic Decluttering & Organization
This was a walk-in attic closet organization project where we helped our client sort through and declutter all of the holiday decorations they had stored in the space. We went through everything with them, grouped similar items together, and helped decide what to keep, donate, or toss.
They also wanted a better storage system that would make the closet look nicer and make it easier to find their decorations throughout the year. We replaced their old storage containers with black and yellow totes, organized everything by category, and labeled each tote so they knew exactly what was inside.
By the end, they had a much better system in place for storing their holiday decor and could easily find what they needed when it was time to decorate. This is just one of the ways we help clients through our holiday organizing services, whether they need help organizing decorations, setting everything up, or packing it away after the holidays.
Guest Bedroom Decluttering & Organization
This guest bedroom had become a catch-all for items that had built up over time. Our client was ready to get the room back so it could function as an actual guest bedroom again.
We helped our client go through everything in the room and decide what they wanted to keep, donate, or toss. From there, we organized the items they were keeping and helped put them away in the appropriate areas throughout the home.
By the end of the guest bedroom organization project, the excess items were gone, everything they wanted to keep had a place, and the room could finally be used as a guest bedroom again.
What Does a Professional Organizer Actually Do?
These before-and-after photos show the finished result, but quite a bit happens between the two photos.
Depending on the project, we may help you go through your belongings, help you decide what to keep, donate, or throw away, sort everything into categories, and create an organizing system for what remains.
We can work alongside you when decisions need to be made, or handle more of the organizing independently when possible.
Every home and project is different, so we build the organizing process around the space and what you need help with.
If you’re working on your own space, you can apply many of the same ideas at home.
We put together our top organizing tips for New Orleans homes as well as 10 decluttering tips for New Orleans homes to help you get started.
Ready for Your Own Before & After?
Every project on this page started with a space that wasn’t working for the client. Some needed help clearing clutter, while others needed better organization and systems to keep everything in place.
If you have a closet, kitchen, garage, bedroom, office, or another area of your home that could use the same kind of transformation, our professional organizers can help.
We provide hands-on decluttering and home organizing services in New Orleans and surrounding areas.
Contact us online or call (504) 321-6792 to tell us about your project.
And there you have it! These transformations show the power of professional organizing to transform spaces and lives.
