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The following is a sponsored collaboration between Sorted and We Like L.A.
As Angelenos, we all know square footage in this city comes at a premium. That means we have to make the most of what we’ve got. Yet somehow as untidiness infiltrates our spaces, the urge to organize/maximize loses steam. And even if we get 90% of the way there, little messes proliferate into cupboards and closets and yes, maybe even entire rooms.
One of our 2025 goals was to truly put our apartment in order, and yet halfway through the year it felt like we’d only made only trivial progress. But when the folks at Sorted reached out to us about doing a test project for their network of home organizers, it felt like kismet. Finally, someone was going to force us to do the thing we always wanted to do!
What is Sorted?
Home organizing is typically seen like a service for the high rollers (something we are not!), but Sorted created a platform to easily find vetted professional home organizers at accessible hourly price points, so the benefits of organizing can be experienced by more people…and they’re making a big push here in Los Angele
The pros at Sorted can help you tackle a variety of projects whether it’s hands-on decluttering, reimagining a space, creating an organizational system, or even assisting with a big move to a new place. And the cost isn’t breaking the bank either, perhaps as little a few hundred dollars spent for a handful of hours of reorganization consulting, depending on the scope of a project.
And that’s exactly what we were hoping for. This wasn’t about a giant overhaul, just a test run to dip our toes into the process. That meant a single project covering a single space on a single day. Enter the overstuffed bedroom closet.
The Project
One of the best features about our apartment is that we do have a nicely sized walk-in closet in the main bedroom. But over many years, the size of that space has invited its own form of chaos, becoming a magnet for rogue shopping bags and shoe boxes, and a rack of clothes so thick you can’t even close the door.
The project, in a nutshell, was simple: Clean this mess up!
Inventory
Lauren Moyer, the home organizer connected to us via Sorted, stressed the importance of taking stock of what we had to work with. That meant removing and counting each individual item from the closet, as well as measuring the dimensions of the closet and shelves so she could precisely plan out how to utilize it.
Taking inventory led us to perhaps the most difficult step of the process from our perspective: Deciding what could be kept and what needed to go.
Donation & Disposal
We knew, inevitably, that decluttering would involve getting rid of things. Even things we’d been hesitant to part with in the past. But maybe this was just the push we needed.
Some parts of that process were easy. Christina found, for example, multiple pairs of shoes purchased more than a decade ago that no longer fit. Gone. But other decisions were more difficult, like choosing how many jackets was the right amount of jackets. Or facing big existential questions, like how many belts and bags you need in exactly the same color.
The truth is, thinking it through logically, we came to the realization that what we needed was less than what we already had. And once that realization hit home, the process to de-clutter became easy. Plus, many of the items we parted with were still perfectly usable. So we bagged them up and they went straight to St Vincent de Paul Los Angeles. Win-win!
Strategy for the Space
Before she began, Lauren outlined to us how she envisioned the space. A closet is one of the most functional rooms in any domicile. In fact, there is no reason to be in a closet unless you’re using it. But the thing about functionality is you can’t really use an item if you can’t see it. So for Lauren, it was critical that anyone entering the space would be able to see exactly what they’re dealing with, and then make easy decisions about what to wear.
The bonus is that as time goes this approach helps you add or subtract from the inventory, and know instantly how it will affect the space. That’s big, because there is also a mental decluttering that happens in concert with the physical reorganization. It’s the weight lifted knowing you never have to go looking for things, they’re just there.
Still, the sheer amount of “stuff’ we had left over (even after donations) made us a little dubious Lauren could make it work seamlessly. But we decided to trust her.
The Work
Lauren’s process didn’t require a ton of handholding. After spending some time together reviewing the closet and deciding if there were any last-minute items that could be edited out of the inventory, it became clear that the real magic happened once she got to work. Lauren has a unique ability to visualize the full potential of a space before a single bin or hanger is placed. She starts by carefully categorizing every item, creating intentional zones based on lifestyle, frequency of use, and flow. From there, she curates the products, adjusts layouts in real time, and brings a sense of order that feels both effortless and highly customized.
What made the Sorted experience feel truly luxurious was that once the initial decisions were made, we could step away and let her handle the rest, turning our chaos into a beautifully designed, highly functional system in a handful of hours.
The Result
When Lauren invited us to inspect the final result, we couldn’t have been more thrilled. Not only did she deliver on the promise to make every item visible and accessible, but she curated the space with an eye for both functionality and beauty. Clothing had been categorized and hung in labeled sections (pants, tops, coats, etc.) and color coordinated, making it effortless to find exactly what we need. Shoes were organized thoughtfully by how often they’re worn and by style, while bags were divided neatly and displayed in a way that felt both intentional and refined.
Every detail was considered from the flow of the layout to the selection of hangers which were thoughtfully chosen. Everything was carefully hung in a way that worked for each individual piece. It now feels less like a closet and more like a personalized boutique, designed just for us! Perhaps the best part: we can actually close the walk-in door as it was intended, keeping dust, moisture, and the chaos out while maintaining a space we now genuinely enjoy using.
What’s Next?
We’ve still got a few months left in the year, and still a few more spaces to tackle. The downstairs coat closet, for example, is screaming out to us for the same kind of initiative. But having gone through the process once, it somehow doesn’t seem so daunting now.
And if we do need a little extra help, it’s nice to know that a Sorted pro is only a few clicks away [use code WELIKELA10 when signing up for a consult to get 10% off your first session].
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