Composed Living is a Los Angeles-based professional organizing company focused on bringing order and simplicity into every aspect of your life. We believe that putting sustainable solutions in place not only saves you time and money, but also allows you to focus your energy where it really matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hiring a professional organizer is a big decision and we are happy to answer any questions you have about our services and process.
Below you’ll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about hiring a professional organizer.
What does a professional organizer do?
We create systems of organization for your space that are tailored to your specific needs, making it easy for you to maintain. We bring order to your spaces by helping you figure out what to keep, and the best way to organize what you own. Our services all begin with a consultation and then a team is sent to help you declutter and organize your space.
Rates vary based on project size and scope. Please check out our service rates here. After your free consultation, you will receive an estimate for your specific project.
How much does professional organizing cost?
How did you come up with the name Composed Living?
I wanted this business to reflect more than the choices we make for our homes. To me, being organized is a pathway to living a more fulfilling life. Simplicity, organization, decluttering - these all relate to our physical and emotional worlds, and my desire was to create a business that helps people learn how to live well. By evaluating every aspect of our lives, and choosing to keep only what best serves us, we can compose the life of our dreams - much like a composer intentionally chooses only the notes needed to create their music.
Yes! We are fully insured with both liability and worker’s compensation insurance. We will happily provide a COI for your building, and can add them as an additional insured, if needed.
My building requires a Certificate of Insurance. Is that something you can provide?
What happens during the consult?
During your initial consultation, we will ask questions about your organizational needs and project goals. We may ask you to send photos of the space, or we may need to schedule an in-person walk through. We will create a customized estimate for you to review, and discuss any products you may need.
Do I need to buy products or organizing containers before you arrive?
Nope — you can leave all of that to us! We always try to repurpose whatever storage solutions you already own. If additional products are needed, we will bring those with us and invoice as necessary. Before buying products, it’s always best to first declutter what you no longer want to keep, and then evaluate your storage and organizational needs.
Tidying up a space isn’t necessary since it helps us to know how and where you work and live which gives us an opportunity to organize in a way that is natural and helpful to you. As finalization of your project, we will wipe surfaces and sweep or vacuum to present a fresh, decluttered, and organized space. For heavy duty cleaning, we suggest a cleaning service.
Should I clean before my organizing session?
We get this question a lot. While there are some projects where we don’t require you to be home (like unpacking your home after a move), it is helpful for you to be available, especially if we are decluttering. The decluttering typically happens at the start of the session, and once we’re done with that phase, you’re welcome to go about your business! We work independently to plan the best use of your space and put everything back together.
Should I be home when organizers are working?
Where do unwanted items go?
We are so proud to work with many non-profit resources across Los Angeles. We donate items to various groups listed here. We spend countless hours sorting through all of our clients donations so that we can place them directly in the hands of those in need.
I’m already pretty organized, why should I hire you?
We are more than organization. Sometimes our clients want a new system or are adding new spaces to their lifestyle (like work-from-home offices, creative studios, or children’s rooms) and just want a helping hand or outside perspective. We all have so much on our plate these days, sometimes we just need a helping hand to get things done! Additional services, including move management and interior design, may be a better fit for those already happy with their organization systems.
YES! We love to help our clients move. As part of our move management service we can assist with decluttering, donating, and prepping your home before you move, and we can unpack your whole home so you start your new chapter with beautiful, organized systems. We can also help design your new spaces! Check out our Services page.
Can you help me move?
YES! Composed Living is thrilled to be offering design services through collaboration with Olazko Interiors. Set up a consultation call to learn more about how this service can work best for you.
Can you redesign my spaces?
Composed Living is based out of the Encino neighborhood of Los Angeles. We help clients all over Los Angeles County, and selective cities beyond. For those not geographically close to us, we offer virtual organization and consulting services as well. If you would like more information about a project in your home or workspace, contact us!
What city/areas do you service?
From time to time we are looking for organizers to grow and expand our team. Review our Jobs page for current openings.