The Ultimate Guide to Bringing Order and Inspiration to Your Living Space

"Never give in to living with clutter," writes Mervyn Kaufman. "We never feel we have enough space and struggle endlessly to master the little we do have. Organizing is the answer." This book is packed with tips and vivid examples that will help you develop efficient ways to arrange what you have—in every room in your home—and clear away what you no longer need. It demonstrates that organizing is only one part of the puzzle; staying organized is just as important.

Clutter and disorganization can make even the nicest home hard to live in. For those who find it difficult to declutter, Mervyn Kaufman comes to the rescue with this invaluable guide. Beginning with the entryway, the book will take you through the many spaces of a home, telling how to identify potential clutter spots and showing ways to fix them. Focused tips point up how heavy-traffic areas like the foyer, mudroom and living room can become functional, welcoming and serene. Also covered are the den, media room, breakfast room and other family-type spaces that seem to invite disorder. Areas like the kitchen, pantry, and laundry room, along with bedrooms and bathrooms, can be transformed from messy to manageable. There are also solutions for those difficult areas like the basement and attic, plus outdoor spaces as well.

Containing a wealth of organizing ideas, key advice from expert professionals, before and after projects, and simple how-to's, Organize It! is a practical guide to conquering clutter and creating an orderly, uncluttered home. Banish the mess and stress, and create an orderly and peaceful atmosphere that you will want to come home to.

PRAISE FOR THE BOOK

"Accompanying photos are so alluring, you'll be inspired to empty every closet and redesign every room into a paradise of cleanliness and order." —Oakland Tribune

" ... valuable information on how and where to donate goods you no longer need, as well as people and companies that can help you along in your journey to clutter-free bliss." —LA Daily News

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Very Public Spaces
2. Casual Spaces
3. Kitchen World
4. Personal Spaces
5. Order in the Bath
6. Closet Kingdoms
7. Up and Down Bonuses
8. Exterior Extras

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mervyn Kaufman is the former editorial director of House Beautiful magazine and has written for Interior Design, Better Homes and Gardens, This Old House, Interiors, Interior Design, Colonial Homes, and Great American Kitchens. He has also edited and contributed to a variety of home-related magazines published by Woman's Day Special Interest Publications, and is the author of Easy Home Makeovers.