What signature techniques does Carolyn Scott recommend for organizing small spaces?

Hi, I’m Carolyn Scott-Hamilton from The Healthy Voyager. For small spaces, the big focus is making things feel lighter, brighter, and calmer while keeping only what you truly use and love.

Some of my go‑to organizing techniques for tight spaces are:

• Purge first, store second: Do a serious edit, then donate, reuse, or recycle so you are not organizing clutter.
• Use “keep / donate / toss” boxes to make decisions quickly and avoid piles drifting around.
• Reuse what you already have (shoe boxes, jars, old containers) before buying organizers.
• Maximize vertical space with tall cabinets, shelves, and wall hooks to keep floors clear.
• Choose lighter colors, reflective surfaces, and minimal window treatments so the space feels bigger and less visually busy.
• Favor large drawers and closed storage to hide visual clutter and keep counters clean.

Is there a specific room or type of stuff you are struggling to organize?