LISA SHIELDS

I started Design Organized in 2014. Since then, I’ve worked for and alongside various interior designers, architects, home stagers, art advisors, and plantscapers. Prior to working in home design, I worked as an assistant to A-list actors, agents, and film directors.

Beautifying my surroundings and transforming live/work spaces has always been my passion. Spatial reasoning is my strongest skill. I enjoy organizing chaos. Efficiency is always the goal but not if it negates aesthetics.

I pride myself on my reviews and word of mouth referrals. I go above and beyond to make my clients happy and ensure that their only regret is that they didn’t hire me sooner. I work hard and fast.  I am energized by organizing and decorating. I am never overwhelmed. The bigger the challenge the more rewarding the job. I enjoy problem solving and cleansing a space.

DURING THE CONSULTATION, I give away my ideas freely. You can employ me to make those ideas come to life or I will happily instruct you so you can accomplish them on your own. I have trusted employees and resources to help me get jobs done if need be (handymen, electricians, contractors). I can also put clients in touch with house-keepers, landscapers, and gardeners.

I sometimes go into challenging homes. Most older homes were built in a time where people needed less space and had less stuff. When I go into craftsman homes or midcentury modern builds pre-1980 they are usually dark (no overhead lighting or outlets) and have limited storage space. I tell all my clients that investing in just one consultation with a professional is worthwhile…you will get a fresh perspective and ideas from someone with years of experience who could end up saving you time and money.

My approach to organization focuses on working with items you already own to create clean inspiring spaces. Though I am happy to assist my clients with sourcing new furniture and decor. I design for you, the individual client, bearing in mind your sensibilities and tastes. I work quickly and discretely and strive to relieve unnecessary stress and out of balance elements.

My experience styling and staging homes gave me the confidence to trust my instincts. I know what to eliminate. I know what to move where to make a room flow better and feel more spacious. Space is luxury. Lighting is everything. I tell my clients that if I could do anything to improve a home if I could spend money only on one thing, it would always be lighting. Adding plants would be a close second.

Past experience includes working as an assistant to such talented high-end designers such as interior plantscaper Sharon Carter, architect Michael Palumbo, home staging powerhouse Meredith Baer, interior designers Bonesteel Trout Hall, The Property Brothers, and Breeze Giannasio.