HOW TO EDIT YOUR SPACE

The best tips from the duo behind Instagram sensation The Home Edit.

Whether it’s

a New Year’s resolution to become a minimalist or part of a major seasonal sweep, a good deep clean doesn’t have to be a chore. Enter The Home Edit, a Nashvillebased home organization service founded by friends Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin that does everything from decluttering to organizing to designing stylishly functional spaces. (The team is also a goto for celebrities.) Needless to say, the two pals are neat freaks in the best possible way, and with that comes loads of wisdom for creating calm amid chaos.

Here’s how it works: The Home Edit team goes into clients’ houses and takes measurements, paying close attention to disorganized hot spots (namely, closet floors, pantries and junk drawers). Then there’s the editing process, wherein the team takes everything out of cabinets, drawers and closets, lays it out on the floor and helps get rid of what isn’t needed. They make piles of related items to create an organization system that makes sense for the home. Last, they put the remaining items back into the space, taking extra time to colourcode and label everything with cursive handwriting for an elegant finishing touch. The Home Edit also offers a DIY option for people who want to do the work themselves with a little virtual guidance. Here, the duo shares totally easy tricks to get you started.

Jessie James Decker’s colour-coDeD closet