09/04/2026
**Thinking about remodeling? Before you start picking countertops, let’s talk about what’s already in your house.**
If your home feels crowded, remodeling probably isn’t the first step.
**Decluttering is.**
There’s no point designing beautiful new cabinetry if you're going to fill it with things you don't use, need, or even remember you own.
One book I recommend to clients is *Decluttering at the Speed of Life* by Dana K. White. It takes a very practical approach to getting rid of the stuff that is taking up your space—and your mental energy.
So before you start your remodel this weekend, grab a box and start somewhere.
**Less stuff = better function.
Better function = better design.**
And when you're ready to remodel, we'll design the space around the life you actually live—not everything you've accumulated along the way.
Happy Friday. Now go clean out a drawer. 😉