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Since Marie Kondo‘s launch of her book ‘The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up’ and Netflix show, sparking joy decluttering has become cool. But she’s right. Not only can cleaning up be super satisfying, but there’s also nothing quite like having an organised sanctuary to regain some clarity and control in our lives, especially amidst the chaos of the pandemic.
Tidying up isn’t your forte or you have no energy nor time on your hands to get that chaotic closet sorted? Here are seven professional home organisers in Singapore to have on your speed dial, and their rates.
Originally from France, Get Organised & Beyond founder Nathalie Ricaud’s passion for organising started from childhood. “I was raised without systems or schedules. Looking back, I’d say organising things around the house was my way of creating the structure that had been absent in my life,” she says.
Get Organised & Beyond received the most votes from our readers when it came to their choice of a professional home organiser, making them the winner of the Domestic Diva Awards 2022.
With Nathalie, our session starts with a short chat on the challenges you face, be it decluttering or time management, or to ask any questions. From there, you can choose to get hands-on assistance, have an on-site consultation while executing the deed on your own, or opt for online coaching if you need just a bit of advice to get on the right track.
Rates: Her hourly rate starts at $100. Nathalie offers not just decluttering and home organisation services, but also digital organisation, paper organisation, time management, corporate talks and workshops/webinars.
Visit her website for more information.
Your Tidy Half is helmed by certified KonMari consultant Esther Tan, who founded her business in 2020 after taking the KonMari training and certification course online.
The 29-year-old has various services on offer — for those new to the Konmari method of tidying, you can get started with an introductory session, which helps you craft a vision of your ideal lifestyle and space, and experience the KonMari Method through the tidying of your clothes. You’ll also get recommendations for clothing storage solutions.
Moving on, you can go for the ‘Journey’ tidying sessions for a top-to-toe decluttering of your home, or the Joy Spot, which zooms in on a particular area.
Rates: Her sessions start at $250 per three-hour session + $80 for each additional hour, or $80 for a one-hour virtual session.
Visit Your Tidy Half’s website for more information.
Started in 2020, Kalm Organise comprises a team of home and space reorganisation consultants. Your decluttering journey is kickstarted with an online consultation to understand your home situation and set your goals.
There are the options of the Starter Package, which includes a bedroom makeover, and the setting up of an organisation system that’s tailored for you, as well as the Space Creation package that includes a customised plan to convert an area into a functional or multi-functional space.
If you’re in need of an overhaul of your home, get the Total Transformation package.
Rates: From $120 per hour (minimum of four hours) for the Starter Package, to $180 per hour (minimum of eight hours) for a Total Transformation package.
Visit Kalm Organise’s website for more information.
The 3 “R”s to note when it comes to an organised home and office? “Retrieve”, “Replace” and “Reset”, according to Edits Inc.
It’s headed by Haw-San Au-Yong, a former industrial engineer who put her skills in building huge warehouses and streamlining processes to now decluttering houses and offices. She doesn’t just tidy up but also creates a structure that meets the requirements of the three “R”s to help in the upkeep.
What you can expect after the initial consultation: A project timeline and quotation, storage solution recommendations, and a very thorough examination of your inventory.
Rates: Based on quotation. The cost comprises an organising project fee (depending on project complexity), cost of storage equipment and/or third-party services + 12 per cent service charge
Visit Edit Inc’s website for more information.
Martini Constance is behind Minimize with Joy, and is a certified KonMari consultant.
Your options include organising via a specific category (such as clothes, books or sentimental items), or an entire home makeover. You can choose to have Martini over for an in-person tidying session, or do it virtually via video call.
Rates: $210 for a three-hour session (minimum of three hours), and $70 for each additional hour. Payment by PayNow or cash.
Visit Minimize with Joy’s website for more information.
Especially if you need help in the wardrobe department, former fashion editor Debby is here to help. Aside from streamlining your clothes, accessories, and makeup and organising for maximum usability, she also creates a system for the things that you don’t want to toss out just yet.
Sortorial also offers fashion styling and personal shopping services.
Rates: $350 for a two-hour decluttering session, and $350 for a two-hour organising session. Debby also offers a wardrobe design service for $700 where she’ll sketch a dream wardrobe that fits all of your items.
Visit Sortorial’s website for more information.
Be it the kids’ room and toys to the pantry, certified organisational specialist Orderly is on hand to help you with getting your space sorted out.
Items are arranged to be easily accessed and to suit your lifestyle and habits, and she effectively labels all storage so you know where everything is.
Rates: $65 per hour, with a minimum of 3 hours per project and a 30% surcharge on weekends and public holidays.
Visit their website for more information.