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Organize Before You Decorate: Creating Functional Spaces That Truly Work
Before selecting colors, furniture, or décor, the most important step in
creating a beautiful space is organizing how the space will function. In this
episode of Got Clutter? Get Organized!, Janet M. Taylor is joined by interior designer Felicia Wallace Benton to discuss why organizing before decorating leads to better design decisions, fewer costly mistakes, and spaces that truly support everyday living.
Felicia shares how understanding how a room will be used — who will use it, how traffic will flow, and how it connects with other spaces — can transform the entire design process. From avoiding oversized
furniture purchases to designing rooms that work for multi-generational
households, this conversation highlights how organization and design must work together to create spaces that are both beautiful and functional.
Whether you are refreshing a single room, redesigning your home, or planning a renovation, this episode will help you create spaces that reflect your vision while supporting your daily routines.
In this episode you will learn:
• Why organizing should happen before decorating
• How functionality influences design success
• Common decorating mistakes that organization can prevent
• How to evaluate how a room should function before redesigning
• Simple ways to improve layout, flow, and everyday usability
Guest:
Felicia Wallace Benton Interior Designer, Designing Your Vision
Website: https://designing-your-vision.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designingyourvision4/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DesigningYourVision
Start Here
Work with Janet, download guides, shop organizing tools, and access all
resources: https://direct.me/janettheorganizer
Work With Janet
Book a virtual organizing session: https://janetmtaylor.trafft.com/
Organizing tools & recommended products: https://linkly.link/2Zsk2
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Podcast website: https://gotcluttergetorganized.com/
Follow the podcast: https://linkly.link/2ZskN
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janettheorganizer/
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Before selecting colors, furniture, or décor, the most important step in
creating a beautiful space is organizing how the space will function. In this
episode of Got Clutter? Get Organized!, Janet M. Taylor is joined by interior designer Felicia Wallace Benton to discuss why organizing before decorating leads to better design decisions, fewer costly mistakes, and spaces that truly support everyday living.
Felicia shares how understanding how a room will be used — who will use it, how traffic will flow, and how it connects with other spaces — can transform the entire design process. From avoiding oversized
furniture purchases to designing rooms that work for multi-generational
households, this conversation highlights how organization and design must work together to create spaces that are both beautiful and functional.
Whether you are refreshing a single room, redesigning your home, or planning a renovation, this episode will help you create spaces that reflect your vision while supporting your daily routines.
In this episode you will learn:
• Why organizing should happen before decorating
• How functionality influences design success
• Common decorating mistakes that organization can prevent
• How to evaluate how a room should function before redesigning
• Simple ways to improve layout, flow, and everyday usability
Guest:
Felicia Wallace Benton Interior Designer, Designing Your Vision
Website: https://designing-your-vision.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designingyourvision4/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DesigningYourVision
Start Here
Work with Janet, download guides, shop organizing tools, and access all
resources: https://direct.me/janettheorganizer
Work With Janet
Book a virtual organizing session: https://janetmtaylor.trafft.com/
Organizing tools & recommended products: https://linkly.link/2Zsk2
Listen & Learn
Podcast website: https://gotcluttergetorganized.com/
Follow the podcast: https://linkly.link/2ZskN
Connect & Community
Website: https://janetmtaylor.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janettheorganizer/
Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinglifetotallyorganized
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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