Layla Quinn
Organization Expert
Layla Quinn is HomeStyle & Beyond's resident organization expert. With a background in interior design and a passion for minimalist living, Layla helps readers transform their homes into havens of calm and efficiency. Before joining HomeStyle & Beyond, Layla ran a successful home organizing business, helping countless clients declutter and streamline their living spaces. She's also the author of 'The Organized Home: A Room-by-Room Guide,' a national bestseller praised for its practical advice and inspiring before-and-after transformations. Layla believes that an organized home leads to an organized life.
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Homeowners declutter living spaces for improved mental well-being
Mothers living in homes they described as 'cluttered' or full of 'unfinished projects' showed higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol, according to blog evidence.
May 15, 2026 · 3 min read
Best Home Organization Products for Cabinets & Drawers
The Slide-A-Shelf Made-To-Fit Slide-Out Shelf is Home Depot's top-selling pull-out cabinet organizer.
May 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Smart homes add stress; minimalism wins for well-being.
Even younger clients, typically early adopters, are reacting against the fragility and cognitive burden of digital systems, opting for 'dumb' homes over the latest smart tech.
May 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Top 5 Smart Home Devices for Energy Efficiency Savings
A single smart bulb can cut its energy use by 40% just by dimming, according to The New York Times .
May 14, 2026 · 6 min read
Top 7 Innovative Smart Home Devices for Effortless Organization
Imagine never again searching for your keys, or having your pantry automatically reorder milk before you even realize you're low; for one family in Austin, this reality saves them nearly two hours a w
May 13, 2026 · 5 min read
Top 4 Smart Storage Solutions for Small Homes
In a 500-square-foot apartment, a cyclist can now easily store two bikes without drilling a single hole, thanks to tension-mounted vertical stands.
May 13, 2026 · 4 min read
How to Organize Your Pantry for Function and Tidiness
In just two hours, you can transform a chaotic pantry into a perfectly organized system.
May 13, 2026 · 4 min read
Top 3 Best Smart Kitchen Storage Solutions for Better Organization
A messy pantry can lead to wasted food, lost ingredients, duplicate purchases, and expired items, costing households money and time.
May 12, 2026 · 4 min read
How to Choose Mudroom and Entryway Design and Organization Tips
The Ilan The Control Panel, just over 4 inches deep, includes a magnetic ledge, mirror, and four hooks.
May 12, 2026 · 4 min read
Smart Home Devices for Security and Energy Savings
While the Amazon Smart Thermostat offers an inexpensive entry point, the Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium, priced at $259.
May 11, 2026 · 5 min read
How Decluttering Your Home Boosts Mental Well-being
For many, a cluttered home isn't just an eyesore; it's a constant, subconscious reminder of unfinished tasks, actively limiting the brain's ability to focus.
May 11, 2026 · 4 min read
What Are Ergonomic Home Office Design Principles?
While many remote workers endure persistent backaches, the FlexiSpot AlcoveRiser Standing Desk Converter M7 demonstrates how easily a static desk can be transformed into an adjustable workstation, mit
May 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Decluttering tips make your home feel larger for summer
In May, pro organizers recommend clearing out old, dead, and dying potted plants.
May 10, 2026 · 3 min read
What Are the Different Types of Home Insurance Policies?
In Oklahoma City, the average homeowner pays $9,770 a year for insurance, a stark contrast to San Jose, California, where the same coverage costs just $1,475.
May 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Fast furniture waste solutions are here, but will they cost too much?
Over 26 billion pounds of home decor are dumped into U.
May 10, 2026 · 7 min read
Smart Thermostats for Home Efficiency
The Feather River Doors Smart Glass provides instant privacy or controlled light at the touch of a button or a voice command.
May 10, 2026 · 5 min read
Why Younger Generations Embrace Multifunctional Furniture
A single 'Chinese Bench' transforms from a seat to a table, then into storage, fulfilling three distinct household needs.
May 8, 2026 · 3 min read
3 Decluttering and Organization Tips for Small Spaces
For nine years, a wedding-gifted blender sat unused in a small kitchen, a silent testament to the clutter that often masquerades as a lack of space.
May 7, 2026 · 5 min read
Smart Home Devices for Energy Efficiency and Security
A single smart LED bulb lasts 25 times longer than an incandescent, saving homeowners hundreds in energy and replacement costs over its lifetime.
May 7, 2026 · 5 min read
What Are Vertical Storage Solutions for Small Homes?
Even in the smallest homes, designers are now routinely turning to ceiling height and wall surfaces to unlock significant, often overlooked, storage potential, according to Carinidesigns .
May 7, 2026 · 4 min read