Small Space Organizing - by Kathryn Bechen (Paperback)

About the Book

Organizing and interior design expert offers tips, strategies, and resources for bringing style and order to any space.

Book Synopsis

While we may admire the spacious rooms in large homes we see in magazines or on TV, let's face it: most of us don't live in rambling estates. Instead, we live in homes, apartments, or condos with small rooms and even smaller closets. But you can enjoy an organized, beauty-filled life no matter what the size of your space. In this practical book, readers will learn how to

-perform a room-by-room audit of their space to see if it's functioning at its best

-make the most of existing storage space and find clever ways to add more

-find creative ways to arrange furnishings and accessories that maximize space and bring harmony and style to the home

Whether empty nesters who are downsizing, newlyweds who are setting up their first nest, or anyone who needs creative new ideas, readers will love these strategies, tips, and solutions to maximize their space and enhance their quality of life.

From the Back Cover

With a few tricks up your sleeve, small can be the new big!

While we may admire the spacious rooms in large homes we see in magazines or on TV, let's face it: most of us don't live in rambling estates. Instead, we live in homes, apartments, or condos with small rooms and even smaller closets. But you can enjoy an organized, beauty-filled life no matter what the size of your space. In this practical book, you'll learn how to

perform a room-by-room audit of your space to see if it's functioning at its best
make the most of existing storage space and find clever ways to add more
find creative ways to arrange furnishings and accessories that maximize space and bring harmony and style to the home
live graciously in a small space with others (especially those who aren't organized!)

Whether you're an empty nester who's downsizing, a newlywed setting up your first nest, or someone who just needs some creative new ideas, you'll love these strategies, tips, and solutions to maximize space and enhance your quality of life.


"Packed with practical and stylish tips, ideas, and resources to help you take your home from drab to dazzling, no matter what size your space or budget."--Laura Leist, author, CPO and founder of Eliminate Chaos; former president of the National Association of Professional Organizers

"Kathryn provides oodles of useful and affordable home organizing and decorating tips, information, and resources. She also shows that a home doesn't have to be large in size to be graciously grand in spirit."--Kitty Bartholomew, former HGTV host; decorating correspondent for ABC-TV's The Home Show

"This book will inspire you to rethink every inch of your dwelling to create space and live peaceably with your belongings. It's one of my new favorites to recommend."--Marcia Ramsland, author of Simplify Your Life, Simplify Your Time, and Simplify Your Space; www.OrganizingPro.com


Kathryn Bechen is an award-winning writer, a bestselling book author, a consultant, and a media resource who writes about simple, charming, elegant living focusing on DIY home and office organizing and decorating. Since 1992, she has been interviewed for her expertise by many regional and national media outlets, including Martha Stewart Living Radio, Woman's Day, Family Circle, Woman's World, All You, Moody Radio, and The Washington Post. She lives in the Phoenix metro area. Visit her at KathrynBechen.com.

About the Author

Kathryn Bechen is an award-winning writer, a bestselling book author, a consultant, and a media resource who writes about simple, charming, elegant living focusing on DIY home and office organizing and decorating. Since 1992, she has been interviewed for her expertise by many regional and national media outlets, including Martha Stewart Living Radio, Woman's Day, Family Circle, Woman's World, All You, Moody Radio, and The Washington Post. She lives in the Phoenix metro area. Visit her at KathrynBechen.com.