THE DECADES EDIT
Project: Comprehensive Downsizing & Remodel Prep for Family
in Yardley, PA
The Strategy: For this 3,000-square-foot structural remodel, I co-managed a six-month downsizing and archival process of the entire household. Using my background in visual merchandising, In addition to establishing a storage system for home goods, I designed a "Basement Boutique" - a temporary, retail-inspired closet system that provided the clients with daily accessibility to their wardrobe while their primary living spaces were under construction.
The Narrative: Preparing for a major renovation requires a deep reflection on forty years of accumulated history. My role was to co-manage the monumental task of downsizing decades of possessions with the client while establishing a functional "holding pattern" for the family. In addition to creating a high-volume archival system of labeled bins and boxes, I built a "Pop-Up" wardrobe environment in the basement. This system treated daily essentials with the same care as a retail floor, ensuring the family felt settled and organized even amidst the chaos of a full-scale remodel.
Project executed in partnership with Go To Concierge
Basement Storage = mid sort (after we pulled out all items, we began categorizing).
Basement Storage = mid sort (after we pulled out all items, we began categorizing.
Basement Storage After = shelf installation, categorized and labelled bins, and packed household items from first two floors. The wall to the left included floor to ceiling shelves and bins. More boxes and bins were added to the center floor, including clothing and shoe storage.
Basement Living Room = 40 years of history in sorting stations
Basement Living Room = 40 years of history in sorting stations
Basement Living Room = 40 years of history in sorting stations
Basement Living Room= sorting clothing
Basement Living Room= sorting and categorization
Basement Living Room = tech sorting and categorization
Basement Living Room= tech sorting and categorization
Basement Living Room = cable sorting and categorization
Basement Living Room = paperwork sorting
Basement Living Room = paperwork categorized into labelled bins
Teamwork!
One of four master closets
One of four master closets
Formal Living Room = establishing a visual review system for efficient client decision-making
Formal Living Room = establishing a visual review system for efficient client decision-making
Guest bedroom established as a clothing pack station
Dining room packing station
Beginning stages of temporary basement closet (clothing racks, labelled bins for shoes, handbags, hats, and seasonal accessories).
Beginning stages of temporary basement closet (clothing racks for fall and winter jackets, labelled bins for shoes, handbags, hats, and seasonal accessories).
Beginning stages of temporary basement closet (clothing racks for jackets and dresses).
Mid stages of temporary basement closet (clothing racks for jackets, dresses, blouses and button ups).
Mid stages of temporary basement closet (clothing racks for jackets and dresses. labelled bins for t-shirts, athletic wear, denim and sweaters).
Beginning stages of temporary basement closet
Mid stages of temporary basement closet (clothing racks for seasonal jackets, sports sweatshirts and zip ups, suits, blazers, button ups and blouses. labelled bins for baseball cap collection and seasonal accessories).
Mid stages of temporary basement closet (clothing racks for seasonal jackets, sports sweatshirts and zip ups, suits, blazers, button ups and blouses).
Final stages of temporary basement closet
Final stages of temporary basement closet
Final stages of temporary basement closet
Fall coats and winter jackets, dress coats, blazers and suits
Fall and winter jackets