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Biophilic Home Design: Bring the Feeling of Nature Into Your Home Without Renovating

What if making your home feel calmer, warmer, and more connected to nature did not require knocking down walls, buying expensive furniture, or starting a major renovation?

That is the beauty of biophilic home design.

Biophilic design is about creating a stronger connection between your home and the natural world. It can include natural light, plants, organic shapes, natural textures, earthy colors, fresh air, and materials that remind us of the outdoors.

But here is the part many overlook: you do not need to completely redesign your home to enjoy the benefits of biophilic design.

What Does Biophilic Design Actually Mean?

The word “biophilic” refers to our natural connection with living things and the environment around us. In a home, this can mean creating spaces that feel more natural, comfortable, peaceful, and inviting.

Think about what makes you feel good when you are outdoors. Natural light. Fresh air. Greenery. Soft natural fabrics. Open space. Plants. Views outside. A peaceful place to sit.

Now think about how you can bring more of those qualities into the way your home is arranged and the materials you choose for your organizing supplies.

That is where Bella Organizing comes in.

2-Hour Biophilic Design Consultation

Want your home to feel more natural, peaceful, and inviting without buying new furniture or starting a renovation?

Our 2-Hour Biophilic Design Consultation helps you transform your existing space by looking at what you already have and finding better ways to arrange it.

During the consultation, we’ll explore simple ways to improve your space through furniture placement, decluttering, natural light, plants, natural textures, and the thoughtful arrangement of your belongings.

Choose an in-home consultation for hands-on guidance in your space, or meet with Isabella online for convenient design and organizing recommendations from wherever you are.

Sometimes, you don’t need more stuff.

You just need to see your home differently.

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Give the Gift of An Organized Home

Give the gift of an organized home.

We’ll swoop in to declutter & organize the:

✔️ Kitchen & Pantry
✔️ Wardrobe Closet
✔️ Kids Room
✔️ Office
✔️ Garage
✔️ Storage unit
✔️ Online sales inventory

We also offer:
✔️ Pack/Unpack/Organize Move Management Services

As seen in:
🌟 San Francisco Magazine
🌟 Pop Sugar
🌟 San Jose Mercury News
🌟 Carmel Magazine
🌟 Monterey County Herald
🌟 Avance Hispano
🌟 2022 Winner of Oakland Magazines Top Five House Cleaning Services

Discover our services and see our portfolio at bellaorganizing.com or call (510) 229-7321 for more information.

An independently-run woman and POC-owned business serving the greater San Francisco Bay Area & Monterey Peninsula since 2007.

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How To Pack A Box of Books

How To Pack A Box of Books

🌟 Sort books by size
🌟 Place largest books flat on the bottom, smaller books on top
🌟 Place books upright only to fill gaps on the sides as needed
🌟 Use crumpled packing paper to fill remaining gaps and ensure a firm top of box.
🌟 Tape securely
🌟 Label the contents

Book boxes are HEAVY…30-40lbs – depending on if they’re paperback or hardcover, and that’s if you use a small book box like the one here. You should only ever place books in a small book box, nothing larger. Why? It’s too heavy! The box can damage other boxes and severely damage your back trying to move it.

Have fun packing! Or call us to do it. We’re pros 😎 (510) 229-7321.

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Bella’s Tips & Resources

Organizing

5 Home Organizing Mistakes To Stop Making

10 Ways to Get Organized at Home for the Planet

10 Ways To Get Organized In The New Year

50 Ways To Creatively Reuse and Repurpose Boxes

Closet Organizing Tips for Cold Weather

Closet Organizing – Maximize Your Space With Better Hangers

Garage Organizing Tips

Get Ready for Winter: Wardrobe Organizing Tips for Cold Weather

How To Fold and Organize T-Shirts

How To Handle A Child’s Toy Clutter

How to Make A Home Inventory

Kitchen Organizing – Creating A Drink Zone

Minimalism and the 80/20 Rule

Paperwork Organizing Tips

Tips to Organize Tights, Leggings, and Long Socks

Six Simple Steps to Get Organized

When is it Junk?

Decluttering

3 Simple Steps to Downsize & Minimize

10 Tips For Reducing Holiday Waste

Delutter Before the Move

Declutter the Car

Downsize Books & Magazines

Declutter Jewelry, Purses, Accessories

Declutter Junk Drawer

Declutter Kids Room

Declutter Linen Closet

Declutter Mail & Email Lists

Declutter Medicine Cabinet

Declutter Pantry & Food Cabinets

Declutter Paperwork

Declutter Shoes

Declutter Wardrobe Closet

Downsizing Storage Units

How to Declutter Magazine Collections

How To Let Go of Clothes That Clutter Your Closet and Your Life

Journals – Keep or Toss?

Consign / Sell / Donate

Bella’s Favorite Consignment Shops & Donation Centers San Francisco Bay Area

How To Sell Items At Auction

Make Cash Off Your Clutter With A Consignment Shop

Things To Keep in Mind When Donating to Goodwill

Moving and Remodeling

How To Pack A Box of Books

Getting Ready For the Packers to Arrive

How Much Should You Tip Movers? Tipping Etiquette

Organizing in Preparation For a Kitchen Remodel

Personal Moving Checklist

Preparing For A Move – What NOT To Pack

Holiday Tips

Holiday Tips for Hosts and Guests

Misc.

Interview with Betty A. Sproul, co-author of the Stuff Cure

Proper Lighting Makes An Organized Home Come To Life

Setting Intentions

Tips for Working with A Collector / Hoarder

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Spring Cleaning Advice from the Experts

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Bella Organizing collaborated with Redfin Realty and other cleaning and organizing experts to bring you Spring cleaning tips.

As the days grow longer and the weather begins to warm, we start to see the first signs of spring in the air. If you live in New York, Portland, or anywhere in between, the signs of spring are the same – the flowers begin to bloom and the birds are chirping again. After all, spring is the season of new beginnings, so why not refresh your home with spring cleaning? Declutter and deep clean the interior and exterior of your home before spring has sprung with these expert tips. Read more…