BEFORE & AFTER

Creating room to bloom on bookshelves

This client hadn’t met a book they didn’t purchase, read and hang onto. Extensive culling across two rooms cleared 18 boxes of books now ready to be donated. Books were sorted according to genre so that they could be donated to friends and family who love mystery tales as well as public libraries and prison reading programs that receive only certain types of material (ie. paperbacks). Children’s books were tagged for a special donation project at the client’s upcoming college reunion and for young nieces who live further away.

Client
Sarah C.

Year
2025

Book Collection Before

Book Collection After

“My husband would have never done this without help from someone that wasn’t me! We are both so grateful for the help and just in time for the holidays. Now all of John’s ties are on a specially designed hanger, shoes that don’t fit are gone and his sweaters, shirts and sweatshirts are properly organized. I can’t even tell you about the space we gained in our bedroom by getting rid of an entire dresser that had been full (inside and out) with clothing that was ready for donation! I feel like we can now actually rest in our bedroom again.”

Creating room to bloom in an man’s closet

A recently organized man's closet with hanging shirts and neckties

Client
John and Lila P.

Year
2024

Before

A newly organized walk-in closet with hanging clothes, folded sweaters on shelves, a leather bag, and shoes on the floor.

After

Messy bedroom with clothes piled on dresser, open closet, blue walls, hardwood floor, and bed visible.

Before

No longer a fire hazard, the bedroom hallway is clutter-free.

After

Creating room to bloom in two “attic” spare rooms

“Room 2 Bloom DC is one of the best investments I have ever made in myself and in our home. These incredible women helped me address years of clutter that I had accumulated while working full time and raising a kid. They are so professional, smart, and hard-working. 
They don't judge but help you make decisions that literally will free up time and space in your life, in your home and in your head.  They also possess organizational superpowers and a very discerning and tasteful design eye as well. 

They unearthed some beautiful art that we had stored in the attic 15 years ago. They redid our junk room into a gift storage and wrapping station and they created a guest room where there was only a sea of boxes before.  Run don't walk to sign them up.”

Cluttered room filled with suitcases, cardboard boxes, books, and various household items, with a small window at the far end.

Client
Jen B.

Year
2024

Storage Room Before

Cozy room with wooden floors, a table, chair, bookshelves, air conditioning unit in the window, and a dog standing by the furniture.

Reinvented Gift Room After

A cluttered room with a bed, various boxes, and storage containers. The bed is covered with a blanket featuring a shark pattern. There are stacked pillows and numerous items around, including books on a shelf. The walls and ceiling are slanted, suggesting an attic space.

Spare Room Before

Cozy attic bedroom with a bed, guitar, and framed photographs.

Guest Room After

Creating room to bloom in a collage-aged child’s bedroom

“Our son has left for college so this was the right time to move our laundry upstairs, reconfigure the space, but still leave the room recognizable for our son when he is home for holidays and summer vacations. Room 2 Bloom pulled this off and exceeded our expectations. We can’t wait to surprise him when he’s home for Thanksgiving.”

A cluttered bedroom in need of organization, decluttering and a new floor plan.

Client
Ed P.

Year
2024

Before

An organized bedroom awaits a child away at college.

After

Creating room to bloom in a home office

“Moving can be overwhelming and stressful. Room 2 Bloom boosted my ability to get hard things done with skill and style!”

A cluttered home office with a desk, chair, and various papers.

Client
Jenny O.

Year
2024

Before

Side-by-side interior images; left shows a home office with a desk, chair, lamp, and decor; right displays a window seat with a pillow and storage baskets below, facing a window with a view of green trees.

After

Creating room to bloom in a primary bedroom with spillover effects in the den

Our goal in this lovely one bedroom apartment started with making room for recently inherited treasures. To accomplish this end, multiple spaces had to be addressed. This connectivity is often the case as rooms are multifunctional, especially when space is limited. We started with the clear goal of returning a clothing dresser to the bedroom where it belonged and decluttering shelves of books that rimmed the entire room. With this done, the client regained dedicated office storage space, room on the wall to mount a television and a place for mom’s cherished silver. The primary bedroom was cleared of clutter which made room for the dresser so now all the clothes are back where they belong.

Interior of a cluttered room featuring a wooden dresser with various items on top, surrounded by shelves with books, a television on a small table, and boxes on the floor. Yoga mats are stored near a white cabinet, and framed artwork hangs on the walls.

Client
Nancy and Dan

Year
2024

Dresser in the Lounge Before and Later Moved to Bedroom Where it Belonged

Bedroom with bed, mirror, bookshelves, and cat on the bed

Primary Bedroom Before

A cozy bedroom with light-colored walls featuring a bed with patterned bedding, stuffed animals, and two pillows. The room includes two wooden dressers, one with a mirror, and another adorned with a framed picture. There are two windows with blinds and an air conditioner installed. A ceiling fan is visible above, and a small portion of a floor rug is in view.

Primary Bedroom with Calm and Dresser Restored

Several bags and boxes filled with books awaiting donation are lined up along a hallway wall on a tiled floor.

Dozens of bags of Books Ready for Rehoming and Removed from Lounge

Creating room to bloom in an entry closet

“Whether it is a big project or just something bugging you on your to-do list, these are the women for you.”

Client
Jen B.

Year
2024

Closet mayhem with shoe organizer and clothes spilling out.

Before

Neatly organized entrance closet with a hanging organizer on the door containing hats and gloves, various jackets hanging inside, a shelf with a storage bin, and shoes on the floor.

After

Creating room to bloom in a one bedroom condo

“I loved working with Room 2 Bloom and am now feeling very unstuck and motivated to continue decluttering.”

A cluttered living room corner with a white bookshelf filled with books, an adjacent table with a lamp and more books, assorted storage boxes, and miscellaneous items including a basket, fabric, and a tray on a chair.

Client
Victoria S.

Year
2024

Den/Office/Guest Room Before

A newly organized living room corner with a gray wall, lamp on a side table with books, a framed abstract art piece on the wall, a dark sofa, folded chair, and a wooden floor.

“Lounge” After

Dining room corner with shelving unit, books, and art

Dining/Living Room Before

A cozy dining room with a table and four chairs, a red tablecloth, wooden flooring, a light blue wall, a tall black bookshelf, and a yellow vintage sideboard. A plant sits on the table and artwork decorates the walls.

Dining/Living Room After

Additional spaces we curated

Organized and decluttered closet by Room 2 Bloom DC
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Bedroom with a wrought iron bed, white bedding, decorative pillows, and a colorful rug on the floor. A wooden nightstand with a lamp and books is next to the bed. Two windows with closed blinds are on the wall, and a chair with plush toys is in the c
Bedroom with wood floor, a bed with striped bedding, colorful blanket, and two framed artworks on the wall. A bedside table with lamp is next to the bed.
Organized cupboard by Room 2 Bloom DC
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Wooden sideboard with a vase of red tulips and decorative glass art pieces, with a framed artwork hanging above.
A large white built-in bookshelf with a variety of items including books, decorative objects, and art pieces. On the shelves are books of different sizes and colors, a bust sculpture, framed artwork, globes, and vases. The bottom half contains closed
Kitchen counter with ceramic canisters labeled for pasta, flour, and rice. A three-tiered stand holds bananas, lemons, garlic, and potatoes.
Red and yellow tulips in a blue vase on a wooden table near a decorative mirror.
Dog in sunroom by Room 2 Bloom DC
Dog toys organized by Room 2 Bloom DC

Words of Inspiration

“Remember that the money you spent on your item is gone. You are not any richer because you store this item in your home, and you won’t be poorer if you let it go.”

— Cassandra Aarssen

“Get rid of the trash to make room for the treasures. Let the things that are important take center stage.”

— Peter Walsh

“Your home is living space, not storage space.”

— Francine Jay

“Enough is a decision, not an amount.”

— Alison Faulkner

“Get rid of clutter and you may just find it was blocking the door you’ve been looking for.”

— Katrina Mayer