Organizing Archives - Polished Habitat

In 2013, Melissa started Polished Habitat to share her skill of mixing decor & organization to add style & function to everyday life at home.

Her work has been featured in print in Better Homes & Gardens and Room to Create Magazine, and online by HGTV, House Beautiful, Buzzfeed, & more.

In 2018 & 2019, Melissa was named as a Style Maker by Better Homes & Gardens. In 2019, she was also short-listed by the Amara Blog Awards for Interior Styling, International Division.

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Game Closet Organization (Before & After)

I'm thrilled to share our game closet makeover with you today! It's been a while since I've done a big closet organization project, and for good reason. All the downstairs closets, like our master bedroom closet, bathroom closet, office closet, and entry hall turned cleaning closet were all finished and still working well. ... Read More about Game Closet Organization (Before & After)

Backyard Patio & Landscaping Before & After

There have been a lot of projects that we've been VERY relieved to finish, like the master closet, but the backyard tops the list! It's been a 6-month process, which was mostly waiting on the first landscaper. When we hit two months past his original estimate, we moved on to another company and things finally got moving. ... Read More about Backyard Patio & Landscaping Before & After

Backyard Makeover – Before Photos & Plans

It's been a while since we've tackled a big project around the house, but I think the next one will be worth the wait. Ten years ago, when we picked out our lot to build on, we paid a premium for a larger backyard. While it was worth the price, we still haven't optimized the space for ourselves or for entertaining. Our ... Read More about Backyard Makeover – Before Photos & Plans

How to Customize a Wood Serving Tray with Cricut Joy

Each season, I love to add a little something to freshen up our home décor. At the same time, not being intentional with those minor additions can turn into major clutter over the years. Now, I try to stick with decor that adds function or has personal meaning. In today's new post, I'll show you how I updated a simple wood ... Read More about How to Customize a Wood Serving Tray with Cricut Joy

How to Save Time on Housekeeping – Yeedi K650 Tips

It's no secret that I'm always looking for ways to make cleaning quicker or easier so I can spend more time doing things I enjoy. You'd think I would have been an early adopter to robot vacuums, but instead, I've been holding out for years, letting the technology improve and hoping for prices to drop.Well, it finally ... Read More about How to Save Time on Housekeeping – Yeedi K650 Tips

Invisible Floating Bookshelf – Small Space Storage

If you're short on storage space for books or just looking for a wall to display your books in style, I've got a quick and affordable tutorial for you today! I fall into the camp of people that love having my own library of books at home. However, our living room floor plan doesn't allow space for bookcases without giving ... Read More about Invisible Floating Bookshelf – Small Space Storage

Kitchen Deep Cleaning – Checklist & Tips

While things like the kitchen counters are cleaned daily, you won't regret doing occasional deeper cleans of your kitchen to keep it fresh and sparkling. I decided to create a checklist after seeing how dusty the light fixtures over our island had gotten. It's just not something in our normal line of vision while cleaning, ... Read More about Kitchen Deep Cleaning – Checklist & Tips

Decluttering Closets & Cabinets – Ebook & Bundle Sale

It's an exciting day around here if you're committed to decluttering your home this year. I wrote an eBook called Decluttering Closet and Cabinets to help you tidy up everything hiding behind the closed doors in your home. Those spaces are the KEY to keeping everything else decluttered.Generally, we don't let things pile up ... Read More about Decluttering Closets & Cabinets – Ebook & Bundle Sale

New Year’s Letter Board Quotes

The start of a New Year is my favorite time to reset and get inspired in both business and everyday life. This year, I'm using my message board collection to put a mix of inspirational and funny quotes around the house. They'll help remind me to stay motivated to achieve my goals. Today, I'm sharing my best New Year's ... Read More about New Year’s Letter Board Quotes

Buffalo Check Christmas Decor – Infusible Ink Coaster

Last year, I purchased some fun materials to make several buffalo check Christmas decor projects. I got busy and only finished one of them, which worked out well because I started this Christmas season with supplies on hand and more time at home. I finally had the perfect opportunity to use the Infusible Ink coasters ... Read More about Buffalo Check Christmas Decor – Infusible Ink Coaster

How to Get Motivated to Clean

There's no question that 2020 has been a difficult year. It's solidified my core belief that your home should be a place that recharges you in every way. That means the decor should reflect your own unique style and the organization should make your life easier. But general tidiness has to come first. Clutter can counteract ... Read More about How to Get Motivated to Clean

7 Common Home Organizing Mistakes

As I've organized each room of the house, I've noticed certain characteristics of the containers and products that really work long-term compared to others the let us slip back into clutter. I now think through each of these previous mistakes before making any purchases so I can get it right the first time. ... Read More about 7 Common Home Organizing Mistakes

How to Organize Scarves

Fall and winter are right around the corner. For me, that means scarf season has arrived! This is the perfect time to look through your own scarf collection, donate any you don't need, and organize the rest. With every home having a different closet configuration, I thought it would be fun to show you a few clever ways to ... Read More about How to Organize Scarves

How to Organize a Bathroom Closet

Six years ago, I organized our bathroom closet and went bold with the paint. It worked well for us for the first several years. Here's a reminder of what it looked like then. With all home organization projects, a time comes that you realize your needs for a space have changed. If you don't adapt, things get messy. ... Read More about How to Organize a Bathroom Closet

How to Keep Rugs From Sliding

Rugs are a great way to add style, warmth, and comfort to hard floors. I love that simply swapping the runners in our kitchen gives the space a fresh look and feel. They can also become an annoyance and tripping hazard when they slip and won’t stay in place on hardwood floors, ceramic tile, laminate, or even concrete. ... Read More about How to Keep Rugs From Sliding

Personalized Herb Planters with Cricut Maker Tutorial

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cricut. All opinions are 100% mine. It's been a while since we've added a new humorous touch to our home, and this sure seems like the right season to add some joy! Every time I pay for fresh basil at the store, I remind myself that I should be growing it in the kitchen ... Read More about Personalized Herb Planters with Cricut Maker Tutorial

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Entryway Organization & Decor

10 Things to Declutter Every Fall – Fall Clean Up Series

The Prepared Home Book Launch!

Tips for Falling Asleep

How to Prevent Clutter Before it Starts

How to Label Storage Bins On a Dollar Tree Budget

Cube Storage Ideas

How to Store Candles

How to Stock a Pantry, Fridge, and Freezer with a Pantry Staples List

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