Caroline Roberts
Caroline holds a BA in Journalism from the University of North Carolina and an MBA from East Carolina University. Her organizing work with clients blends the foundations of the KonMari method with her distinct vision of how the client’s home can better support the client. Caroline has a natural curiosity that allows her to dig deep when decluttering with her clients, and she has an eye for creating organized spaces that are beautiful and functional. The Simplified Island works with residential and commercial clients in person and virtually.
Latest articles by Caroline Roberts
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I'm a professional organizer and my 6 closet tweaks will transform how you use yours for the better
I'm a KonMari consultant and these six closet organizing tricks will transform how you get yours into shape and functioning well
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5 things you should declutter right now – get rid of these items before the end of the month, say experts
Getting rid of these five things is a must, organizers say
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6 reasons why your pantry looks cluttered, according to experts in the know
If your pantry is looking cluttered and chaotic, it may be down to how you store your kitchen appliances, serveware, and pantry staples. Here's how to stay organized...
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I've organized hundreds of homes – these are the 3 mistakes every household makes
Are you starting to declutter and organize your home? If so, avoid these three mistakes I see most commonly with clients
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I'm a professional organizer, and this is why your house always feels untidy
If you're wondering why your house feels untidy all the time, you may be neglecting one of these key organizational steps
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I'm a professional organizer, and I swear by these 5 time-saving habits
Drastically reduce the time it takes to tidy and organize your home by adopting these 5 expert-approved time-saving habits
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I organize outdoor spaces for a living – this is how I tidy my yard for summer
I'm a professional home organizer and this is how I would organize a yard for summer - from introducing storage to reevaluating garden accessories
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I organize people's homes for a living – these are 5 truths no one tells you about decluttering
As a professional home organizer, I hear misconceptions about decluttering all the time. I share five truths about decluttering that no one tells you and how to use them to your advantage.
By Caroline Roberts Published
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Set your timer – these home-organizing tasks take 20 minutes or less
You can complete these 5 home organizing tasks in 20 minutes or less, making them perfect for ticking off your to-do list when you're short on time.
By Caroline Roberts Published
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Simplify your home over a weekend by following these 4 expert-approved steps
A professional organizer shares their tips for ways to simplify your home over a weekend, from pre-weekend prep to decluttering and tidying high-impact areas
By Caroline Roberts Published
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I'm a professional organizer, and this is how I create a weekly organizing schedule that never fails
Professional home organizer, Caroline Roberts, shares her tips for streamlining tasks with a weekly organizational schedule
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H&G's pro home organizer shares her 5 rules for organizing Christmas decorations
Keep precious Christmas decorations safe and as good as the day you bought them with Caroline Robert's 5 simple rules
By Caroline Roberts Published
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A professional home organizer's list of Christmas gifts that won’t create clutter
Home organizer Caroline Roberts knows the impact clutter can have on our wellbeing – here she shares clutter-free gifts for a more minimalist Christmas
By Caroline Roberts Published
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H&G's professional home organizer shares her failsafe Thanksgiving checklist – for a festive and stress-free celebration
Home organizing expert Caroline Roberts says the first thing to think about is the tone of your Thanksgiving celebrations, and the rest will flow from there
By Caroline Roberts Published
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I'm a professional home organizer and these are my 4 golden rules for a clutter-free guest bedroom
Caroline Roberts shares her rules for keeping a guest bedroom free from clutter so guests feel right at home
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My 5 golden rules for a clutter-free bedroom, as a professional home organizer
'I tend to be flexible on rules around my house, but I will always protect my room from accumulating clutter'
By Caroline Roberts Published
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My 5 golden rules for a clutter-free living room
Professional home organizer Caroline Roberts shares her golden rules for a living room without the cluttered coffee tables, piles of toys or unruly cables
By Caroline Roberts Published
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3 ways my organizing style has changed through the years
As she turns 40, Homes & Gardens' pro organizer Caroline Roberts shares the organizing habits that no longer serve her household
By Caroline Roberts Published
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5 golden rules for a clutter-free kitchen – from a professional organizer
Free up cabinet and counter space with organizer Caroline Roberts' simple rules for a more streamlined kitchen every day of the week
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5 rules for tidier kids – from a professional home organizer
Caroline Roberts shares her family's house rules that keep her sane while allowing her kids to stay kids
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I'm a business owner and mom of 2 – these 5 home organizing systems keep me sane
I’ve always been organized, but it wasn’t until I had children that I truly appreciated having systems in my home
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I'm a professional home organizer – here are my 5 rules for organizing open-plan spaces
From homework stations to evening dinners, whatever function your space is performing, these organizational rules will curb clutter
By Caroline Roberts Published