Sometimes it’s the smallest corners of your home that cause the biggest headaches. A cluttered pantry. A messy hallway. That overstuffed “miscellaneous” closet that makes you want to shut the door and walk away.
But here’s the good news: you don’t need to tackle your whole house to feel a big sense of relief. At Happy Place Spaces, we believe in starting small—but smart. With just a few hours and a clear strategy, you can create calm, function, and flow in the spaces you use every single day.
Here are four quick projects that pack a major punch:
1. The Entryway Reset
Your entryway sets the tone for your whole home. Start by decluttering shoes, jackets, and the “drop zone” clutter that tends to build up. Add a few baskets, hooks, or a small bench with storage to make the space both practical and peaceful.
2. The Pantry Purge
You’d be amazed what’s hiding in the back of your shelves. Toss expired goods, group like items together, and use clear containers or baskets to corral snacks and dry goods. A labeled, streamlined pantry saves time, reduces food waste, and makes meal prep way easier.
3. The Forgotten Closet
That hallway or guest room closet might be the most underused square footage in your home. Let’s give it a new job—think: a linen hub, hobby supply station, or school-ready command center. With some intentional sorting and simple bins, this space can totally transform.
4. The 15-Minute Tidy Zone
Choose one area of your home that stresses you out—your bathroom drawer, the top of your dresser, the kitchen junk tray—and give it 15 minutes of focused attention. Small victories build momentum, and we’re all about that!
Need help getting started?
Book a Happy Hour Consult for expert guidance and a personalized plan, or schedule a 3-Hour Hands-On Session to work side-by-side with us to bring one of these mini projects to life.
This month’s Project Highlight: A hallway closet refresh we recently completed turned a chaotic dumping ground into a calm, beautifully organized catch-all—with labeled bins, functional zones, and space to breathe.
Let’s bring simplicity and function to your everyday spaces—one quick fix at a time.
Veronica Stone
Owner, Happy Place Spaces
