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How Long Does it Take to Organize a House?

Each home has unique needs, but this may help you plan out your project. Based on one organizer and medium-level clutter.

Image by Zac Gudakov

Main Living Areas

  • Living Room- 3-6 hours

  • Dining Room- 2-4 hours

  • Entryway/Mudroom 2-4 hours

Image by Kenny Eliason

Kitchen & Food Storage

  • Kitchen (Full) 6-12 hours

  • Pantry (Reach-In) 2-4 hours

  • Pantry (Walk-In) 3-6 hours

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Bedrooms

  • Primary 4-8 hours

  • Kids' Rooms 3-6 hours

  • Closet (Reach-In) 2-4 hours

  • Closet (Walk-In) 4-12 hours

Image by Slava Keyzman

Office & Paperwork

  • Home Office (general organizing): 3–9 hours

  • Paper Sorting & Filing System: 4–10 hours

  • Craft Room / Hobby Room: 6–12 hours

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Laundry & Utility Spaces

  • Laundry Room: 2–4 hours

  • Linen Closet: 1.5–3 hours

  • Storage / Utility Closet: 2–4 hours

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Storage Spaces

  • Basement (finished): 6–12 hours

  • Basement (storage-heavy): 12–20+ hours

  • Garage: 8–20+ hours

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Kid's Spaces

  • Playroom: 4–10 hours (toy decisions = time!)

  • Shared Kids’ Spaces: 6–12 hours

Image by Zoshua Colah

Specialty Categories

  • Sentimental Items / Legacy Items: 4–10 hours per category

  • Collections (shoes, bags, books, etc.): 3–6 hours

  • Holiday Decor: 3–6 hours

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