Organizing Style Quiz | Downsizing by Design

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What IS your Organizing Style??
Take our quick assessment to help us determine your style.

1 / 10

When I am done using something, I usually put it…

Wherever I used it last, I struggle to remember to put things away.

Somewhere easy to see and access so I can quickly find it again.

Where it belongs immediately, or in a neat pile for “later.”

Wherever I can fit it, I tend to hide things here, there and everywhere.

2 / 10

My biggest clutter issue is…

I have “stuff” everywhere.

I hold onto too many things that may be useful in the future.

Paper and important items.

Inside closets, cabinets, and spare rooms.

3 / 10

I prefer my daily-use items...

Out where I can easily see them and not misplace them.

Visible and organized properly for fast access.

Organized properly and put away.

Out of sight, but still fast and easy to find.

4 / 10

Organizing systems that work best for me are...

Visual systems that are carefully organized, such as pegboards or clear drawers.

Visual systems that are fast and easy to use, like hooks or open baskets on a shelf.

Detailed systems that are hidden, such as file cabinets, or subdivided compartments.

Hidden systems that are easy to use, such as baskets in the closet or drawer dividers.

5 / 10

The sentence that best describes me...

I like functional spaces that make doing hobbies and working easier.

I struggle to put things away when I am done using them.

I am a bit of a perfectionist, and I prefer minimal clutter.

I like my home to appear spotless, but hide things away where no one can see.

6 / 10

If a friend calls and says they are coming over in 10 minutes, I usually...

Finish up whatever it was I was working on.

Make a mad dash, grabbing as much clutter as you can.

Neaten slightly.

Wipe counters, hide any mess, and scrub the bathrooms in a hurry.

7 / 10

My biggest challenge is...

I hate putting things away that I am just going to take out again later.

I don’t like to hide things out of sight: I’m afraid I will forget about them.

I just haven’t scheduled time to organize some areas efficiently.

I tend to neglect hidden areas in my home, like storage rooms.

8 / 10

When it comes to my home's appearance, I prefer...

Visual, functional, and organized.

Bright, fun, and full of visual abundance.

Minimal visual clutter and very functional.

Pretty, inviting, with minimal visual clutter.

9 / 10

My bedroom usually looks...

A bit cluttered with daily-use items that I leave out.

Messy with clothes and items scattered everywhere.

Relatively tidy, but I sometimes have piles that I need to deal with.

Mostly clutter-free, but closets, drawers and hidden areas are a mess.

10 / 10

My home usually looks...

A bit cluttered with projects or items I am still using in some areas.

A bit cluttered with things I use and love on display.

Tidy, with occasional piles of papers or things I haven’t gotten to yet.

Very clean and tidy, but behind closed doors, closets and drawers can be a mess.

Only one more step until you find out your organizing style.

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