Moving is one of the biggest transitions a family can go through, and downsizing makes it even bigger. This Los Angeles family had sold their large home and was moving into a much smaller temporary home, with some belongings headed to storage for a future move. They asked Simply Luxe to manage the decluttering and packing from start to finish.
The challenge
The basement was the largest storage area in the house, full of bins, holiday decor, kids items and boxes collected over the years. Everything needed a decision: what would come to the smaller home, what would go to storage, what would be donated and what was ready to go. The family also wanted to stay in the home through the holidays, so the plan had to work around real life.
A phased plan
We built a phased schedule that ran from October 2025 through early January 2026. The first sessions focused on heavy decluttering to build momentum. Next came packing anything not needed for a couple of months, then a final pre holiday push on long term items, and finally the packing days around the main move with the movers.
We started in the basement and used it as a staging zone. Our organizers sorted it section by section, coordinated donations, and arranged junk removal through our trusted partner for items that were not worth donating. Kids could weigh in remotely on what to keep from their rooms, and china and serveware from the butler’s pantry were packed early.
Color coded packing
Every box was packed by category and labeled with a color coded moving guide, with a different color for each room, plus one for storage and seasonal items and one for donations or anything still undecided. On move week, our team guided the movers on what was headed to storage and what was going to the new home, then unpacked the essentials there, including the kitchen, bathroom and closet.
How move management works
Our full move management service starts at $2,500, which includes 2 days of prep and 2 days of unpacking. Every move is bid by scope, so a large home with a full basement and a small condo are each priced for what they actually need. Smaller projects are simply booked as regular organizing.
The result
By early January, the basement that had felt so heavy was completely cleared, and the family started their next chapter with only the things they wanted to keep, each one packed and labeled for where it was going.
Keeping it simple
Planning a move soon? Start with the spaces you use least, like a basement, attic or garage, because they always take longer than expected and they free up room to stage boxes later.
Moving organizers across Los Angeles
From Calabasas and Woodland Hills to Pasadena, the Westside and the South Bay, our Los Angeles team helps families move with less stress. Our organizers include teachers, interior designers, moms and team members with master’s degrees, and they bring both empathy and a design eye to every home. Together we have 20+ years of combined experience, and we never judge. We simply roll up our sleeves and leave your home calmer than we found it.
Ready for your own Los Angeles transformation?
If your home in Los Angeles or anywhere in Los Angeles could use a little more calm, we would love to help. Explore our Los Angeles professional organizing services, or get in touch to tell us about your space. We will take it from there, with warmth and care.