Secrets to an Organized Home with Pro Organizer Isabelle Wood

In this episode of Design Unscripted, host Manuella Moreira is joined by professional organizer and founder of Organizing Engineers, Isabelle Wood, to uncover the real secrets to creating a home that’s both beautifully designed and deeply functional.

From emotional clutter to practical systems that actually work, Isabelle shares her proven 6-step organizing process, tips for maintaining order, and the most overlooked areas of the home that desperately need attention (hello, mudroom!). Whether you're overwhelmed by stuff, unsure where to start, or just want your home to feel calmer and more intentional, this episode will give you the tools and mindset to take action.

✨ Isabelle blends her background in mechanical engineering with her passion for functional design to create sustainable systems tailored to your lifestyle—not just Pinterest-worthy perfection. She also shares her favorite tools (spoiler: you need a label maker) and how a simple mantra—don’t put it down, put it away—can change your habits for good.

📌 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why clutter is really just postponed decision-making
• How to emotionally detach from items you’re holding onto
• A step-by-step breakdown of Isabelle’s organizing method
• The biggest mistakes people make when trying to get organized
• Tools, habits, and systems that make staying organized easier
• What “home” really means when it functions well

✨ CHAPTER MARKERS

 00:00 – Intro
 01:34 – Meet Isabelle Wood & her organizing philosophy
 04:52 – Combining function and aesthetics in organizing
 08:10 – Why clutter is postponed decisions
 12:00 – Helping clients let go of guilt
 16:05 – Isabelle’s 6-step organizing process
 26:14 – Decluttering tips and real-life examples
 31:48 – How to organize shared spaces
 34:20 – Maintaining systems with small habits
 37:00 – Entryway and mudroom organization hacks
 41:20 – One thing to do today to improve your space
 44:48 – Favorite organizing tools: Label maker & matching hangers
 48:00 – Fun rapid fire Q&A
 51:30 – What “home” means to Isabelle
 53:00 – How to connect with Isabelle online

📲 Connect with Isabelle Wood
Website: https://organizingengineers.com
Instagram: @organizing.engineers

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