Spare Room Spruce-Up

Mission: Organization : Episode MSO-809 -- More Projects »

Gretchen Edwardson wants boyfriend Paul Fuka to move in with her, but he wants her to straighten up her cleaning habits first.

Her spare bedroom, at 12 x 12 feet, is a complete mess, crammed to the gills with office supplies, excess clothing, gift-wrapping supplies and mementos. Fuka is desperate to get this room in order and make Edwardson change her ways.

Organizer Katie McCarthy is up for the challenge. See how she worked her magic below.

Before: This spare room was in shambles! There was barely any available floor space, and the furniture was just as covered. It had become nothing more than a catchall for all the items homeowner Gretchen didn't use on a regular basis yet wasn't able to throw away.

After: Now, it's a functional, inviting work area with plenty of storage options in the large adjustable wall unit and pullout bins underneath the new desk. The curtain conceals the unit when not in use, and the Roman shade and bamboo rug put the finishing touches on the space.

Before: The futon bed was hidden beneath junk and surrounded by miscellaneous pieces of furniture and accessories.

After: A khaki-colored slipcover breathes new life into the futon, and two bamboo stools with storage space are added on either side. Now a guest can actually stay here!

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