When I, a professional organizer, first peek into this room, my inner adventurer feels like I’ve stumbled onto an archaeological dig site. Somewhere under the mountain of shopping bags, New Balance boxes, and laundry baskets, there’s probably a perfectly good floor just waiting to be rediscovered.

Walking into this bedroom, my first thought is, “Ah, so this is where gravity keeps all its best work.” Clothes, papers, snack wrappers, and toys have all found their way to the carpet like it’s the VIP lounge.

There’s a certain kind of chaos that tells a story—the kind with clothes draped like modern art, a stuffed animal peeking out from behind a toppled lamp, and a bed that seems to be moonlighting as a laundry basket. This isn’t a failure; it’s just a moment in progress.

When I walked into this room, I felt like an explorer discovering the secret lair of a mythical beast—perhaps one that hoards laundry instead of gold. As a professional organizer, I’ve navigated all kinds of cluttered terrain, but there's something charmingly rebellious about a room that says, “I know where everything is. Mostly.

By working with the space (and the child’s habits), we can build a system that supports independence and creativity. Getting dressed won’t feel like an obstacle course, and treasured items won’t end up buried under piles of laundry.

It’s normal for wardrobes to get out of control when the space doesn’t match the pace of daily living. This isn’t about blame—it’s about building a setup that works for how you actually use your clothes, not how a magazine thinks you should.