A Simple Way to Organize a Closet

Closets feel chaotic when everything is competing for space.

The fix is simple: create clear zones.

Start with the basics:

• Use matching hangers so clothing hangs evenly.

• Add drawer organizers for smaller items.

• Store seasonal pieces higher up in bins.

• Use clear containers so you can see what you have.

• Keep everyday items at eye level.

When everything has a place, getting dressed becomes easier — and the whole closet feels calmer.

​If you’re setting up a new apartment, I created a New Apartment Setup Guide + Workbook that walks through closets, furniture, layout, and room-by-room planning.

You can find it here:
https://jsinteriordesign.gumroad.com/l/fformna

🏡 Apartment Set Up Workbook
A Complete Step-by-Step Design System for Your New Apartment
Turn your empty apartment into a cohesive, designer-feeling home — without overwhelm or expensive mistakes.
Moving into a new apartment is exciting… but it can also feel chaotic.
What should you buy first?
What size rug fits?
How do you avoid wasting money on the wrong sofa?
Where do you even start?
This system gives you the exact step-by-step structure I use with clients — simplified into a clean, easy-to-follow workbook.
✨ What You Get
📘 30+ Page Step-by-Step Design Book
Learn how to:

• Measure correctly
  
• Create a functional layout
  
• Choose correct rug sizes
  
• Apply designer spacing rules
  
• Define your color palette
  
• Plan before you shop
  
• Avoid common (expensive) mistakes
  
• Style your home with confidence
  

📓 40+ Page Interactive Apartment Set Up Workbook
A clean, structured planning system with:
✔ Entry Guide
✔ Living Room Guide
✔ Dining Guide
✔ Bedroom Guide
✔ Home Office Guide
✔ Outdoor Patio Guide
✔ Closet + Organization Planning
✔ Budget Trackers
✔ Purchase Checklists
✔ Room Measurement Worksheets
✔ Rug Size Calculators
✔ Progress Dashboard
📊 Google Sheets Companion (Interactive)
Auto-calculates:

• Room square footage
  
• Budget totals
  
• Room-by-room spending
  
• Completion percentages
  
• Overall apartment progress dashboard
  

Simply upload to Google Drive and start planning.
💡 This Is Perfect For You If:
• You’re moving into your first apartment
• You want a pulled-together, cohesive space
• You don’t want to hire a full-service designer
• You feel overwhelmed by where to start
• You want to shop intentionally and avoid regret purchases
🎯 The Transformation
Instead of:
❌ Random purchases
❌ Wrong rug sizes
❌ Layout frustration
❌ Overspending
❌ Rooms that feel unfinished
You’ll have:
✔ A clear plan
✔ A budget system
✔ Structured room checklists
✔ Designer layout guidance
✔ Confidence in every decision
Design is planning first. Buying second.
📦 What’s Included

• 30+ Page Design Guide (PDF)
  
• 40+ Page Structured Workbook (Printable + Fillable)
  
• Google Sheets Interactive Budget System
  
• Lifetime access
  
• Instant download
  

💰 Investment
Complete Book + Workbook Bundle — $27
One small investment to avoid hundreds (or thousands) in design mistakes.
🔒 Instant Access
Download immediately after purchase.
Works on desktop, tablet, or print.
👩‍🎨 Created by Jill Seidner
www.JillSeidnerInteriorDesign.com
Interior Designer | Your Design Guide
Helping you create a home that feels intentional, balanced, and beautifully put together — without overwhelm.

Designing your first apartment isn’t about buying everything at once.

It’s about doing it in the right order.

Here’s the framework I give clients:

1. Measure everything.
Walls. Windows. Door swings. Ceiling height. This prevents 90% of mistakes.

2. Plan your layout first.
Where does conversation happen? Where do you eat? Work? Don’t let walls dictate — define zones intentionally.

3. Set a realistic budget.
Invest in the pieces you sit or sleep on daily. Save on trend items.

4. Define your style direction.
Pick a lane before you shop. Warm modern? Soft coastal? Minimal? Clarity prevents regret.

5. Shop in layers.
Foundation pieces → functional layers → personality.

That’s it. No overwhelm. No random purchases.

If you want this broken down room-by-room with checklists, measurements, and planning pages, my full apartment guide walks you through it step-by-step.

You can find it here:
https://jsinteriordesign.gumroad.com/l/fformna

Start with a plan. The rest gets easier.

Author Bio

One of my recent favorite projects is this laundry + utility room we did in my client’s basement.

Basements can easily feel like an afterthought — purely functional, a little dark, a little forgotten.

But this one? We treated it like any other room in the house.

We added warm oak cabinetry to ground the space and make it feel built-in and intentional. A dark stone countertop gives contrast. The square tile backsplash adds subtle texture without feeling busy. Then we layered in soft details — a basket pendant, matte black sconces, woven storage — to keep it warm and approachable.

It was a space that feels custom.

Like someone actually designed it.

https://www.jillseidnerinteriordesign.com/online-design.html

These are the finishes I selected for a new build mountain home — warm, grounded, timeless.

Mountain spaces can easily lean too rustic or too modern. The goal here was balance.

Natural oak cabinetry set the foundation.
Then we layered texture:
• Tumbled stone for depth
• Subtle quartz for light
• Organic tile to soften edges

When materials speak the same language, the whole home feels custom.
Online design:
https://www.jillseidnerinteriordesign.com/online-design.html