FAQ

Every project begins with a Discovery Call. This is an opportunity to share more about your home, what's working, what's not, and what you'd like help with. I'll answer any questions you have and explain the next steps. If moving forward feels like the right direction, we'll schedule an In-Home Consultation to take a closer look at the spaces involved.

The consultation is an opportunity to walk through the spaces involved, discuss your goals, and assess the project in person. Seeing the home firsthand provides a clearer understanding of how the spaces are currently functioning and what will be involved in moving the project forward. Following the consultation, a customized proposal is created based on the project needs.

That's completely normal. That's what I'm here for. Your role is simply to make decisions about what stays and what goes and share what works best for you and your household. I'll handle the rest.

No. That's completely up to you and how you'd like to approach the project. There is no requirement to declutter before we begin. Throughout the organizing process, you'll have opportunities to decide what stays and what goes as belongings are sorted and reviewed.

No. You make every decision about what stays and what goes. My role is to guide you through those decisions, help you understand what the space can realistically support, create a layout that supports how you live, and make sure everything you choose to keep has a home. Nothing is ever removed without your approval.

That is completely normal. Homes overlap. Kitchen items may belong in the pantry. Paperwork often spreads across multiple rooms. Closets affect bedrooms. Storage categories blur across spaces. If items naturally extend into another area, it is included in the plan so the entire home works together rather than one corner at a time. This does not make your project bigger. It makes it functional.

Every project is different. Pricing is based on the spaces involved, the complexity of the work, and the overall scope of the project. The amount of work required often has a greater impact on pricing than the size of the space itself. A customized proposal is provided after the consultation.

Project timelines are determined by the scope of work, the number of spaces involved, and the amount of sorting, organizing, and implementation required. Estimated timelines are discussed during the consultation and included in the proposal.

Yes. Services may include move-in support, unpacking, home offices, paperwork organization, garages, storage spaces, guest rooms, and other areas of the home. Projects are customized based on the needs of the space and the overall scope of work.

Yes. Making Sense of Spaces is licensed and insured.

Making Sense of Spaces serves clients throughout the greater Honolulu area, including Central Oʻahu and surrounding communities, with service extending to Kahala, Kāneʻohe, Kapolei, and Makakilo.