I could not believe how much we donated — 11 bags from one bedroom. The kids can actually find their school uniforms now, which has genuinely changed our mornings.
Auckland's home organisation specialists
The Tidy Edit — Home Decluttering and Organisation, Auckland
"I opened the wardrobe and cried — not because it was messy, but because for the first time in five years I could see every single thing I owned."
The Tidy Edit works alongside you in your home — wardrobes, kitchens, garages, spare rooms — sorting, decluttering and organising until every space earns its keep. We photograph every project so you can see the transformation and maintain it.
See a real transformation →See the difference
Before and after — drag to compare
Every project is photographed before and after. Drag the slider to see the change.
Organised wardrobe
Colour-sorted, folded, labelled
Colour-sorted, folded, labelled
Overstuffed wardrobe
Piled high, nothing visible
Piled high, nothing visible
Organised wardrobe
Colour-sorted, folded, labelled
Colour-sorted, folded, labelled
Master wardrobe, Ponsonby — 4-hour session. Donated 3 bags, stored seasonal items in labelled bins.
Clear benchtops
Everything in zones
Everything in zones
Cluttered kitchen
Appliances everywhere
Appliances everywhere
Clear benchtops
Everything in zones
Everything in zones
Kitchen pantry and benchtops, Mt Eden — 5-hour session. Cleared 40% of duplicate utensils, installed shelf risers.
Tools on pegboard
Floor clear, car fits
Floor clear, car fits
Boxes stacked to ceiling
Can't park the car
Can't park the car
Tools on pegboard
Floor clear, car fits
Floor clear, car fits
Double garage, Remuera — Full-day session. Installed wall-mounted storage, labelled zones for sport, tools and seasonal.
How it works
Four steps to a calmer home
Free phone consult
We talk through what is bothering you most, which rooms to start with and how much time you have. No judgement — just a plan.
Sort and decide
We work through every item together: keep, donate, recycle or discard. Nothing leaves your home without your say-so.
Organise and contain
Everything that stays gets a dedicated home — folded, labelled, grouped by use. We bring containers, labels and shelf inserts if needed.
Photograph and maintain
We photograph every space before and after. You get a maintenance sheet with a monthly five-minute routine to keep it that way.
Packages
Pricing that fits your space
All packages include sorting, organising, labelling and before-and-after photos. Containers and storage products are additional — we source them for you at trade price.
Single space
$280 up to 4 hours
One wardrobe, one pantry or one linen cupboard. Ideal for a first session.
- Sort, edit and reorganise
- Labelling included
- Photo report emailed same day
Room reset
$480 up to 7 hours
A full room — bedroom, kitchen or home office — including all cupboards, drawers and surfaces.
- Everything in the single-space package
- Maintenance checklist
- One follow-up call at 4 weeks
Whole home
$1,400 2–3 days
Every room, every cupboard, every drawer. Spread across two or three visits to keep the energy up.
- All rooms prioritised by impact
- Trade-price container sourcing
- Three-month check-in visit included
Garage overhaul
$520 full day
Single or double garage cleared, zoned and wall-mounted. We handle the tip run for discards.
- Wall hooks, pegboard and shelf install
- Tip-run fee included (up to one trailer)
- Labelled zones for each category
Moving prep
$360 up to 5 hours
Declutter before you pack so you only move what you actually want in the new place.
- Room-by-room triage
- Donation drop-off arranged
- Packing plan for movers
What clients say
Auckland homeowners on the transformation
She did not throw a single thing away without asking. That was the thing I was most nervous about, and it never happened. I felt completely in control the whole time.
We had a whole-home package before selling. The real estate agent said the house photographed a full tier better because every room looked intentional.
The garage went from a place we avoided to somewhere we actually use. The pegboard wall alone was worth the session — every tool has a spot now.
Common questions
FAQ
Do I have to get rid of things?
Not a single item leaves your home without your explicit say-so. I will guide the conversation — "When did you last use this?" "Does it fit?" "Would you buy it again today?" — but the decision is always yours. Some clients donate ten bags; some donate one. Both outcomes are fine.
Will you judge my mess?
Absolutely not. I have seen every kind of home in every kind of state — that is literally my job. Clutter is not a character flaw; it is the natural result of a busy life without a system. We build the system together.
What happens to donated items?
I drop donations at Salvation Army, Hospice or Auckland City Mission depending on the items. Clothing goes to clothing-specific charities. Electronics go to Remarkit for refurbishment. Nothing usable goes to landfill.
Do I need to buy containers and labels?
Often what you already own is enough — we just use it differently. If you do need containers I source them at trade price from my suppliers and bring them to the session. I never recommend a product that does not earn its cost back in saved time.
How long does the organisation last?
With the maintenance sheet and a five-minute daily reset, most clients report their spaces still look edited six to twelve months later. The whole-home package includes a three-month check-in to catch any drift early.
Do you work across all of Auckland?
Yes — from Orewa to Papakura and everywhere in between. There is no travel fee within the Auckland urban area. Sessions in the Hibiscus Coast, Warkworth or Pukekohe carry a $30 travel surcharge.
Get started
Book a free phone consult
Phone
Hours
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, Sat by appointment
The organiser
Tess Ormond — KonMari certified, 6 years and 400+ Auckland homes organised