Case Studies

In-depth stories of spaces transformed

Each case study documents the complete journey — from initial audit through final result — with methodology, metrics, and client reflections.

Residential · Full Home

The Kensington Townhouse

A four-storey Victorian townhouse in West London. The clients — a couple in their 40s — had accumulated 15 years of possessions across 8 rooms. They wanted to reclaim their home without losing its character.

1,247
Objects audited
198
Objects retained
14
Days to complete

The Challenge

Every room told a story of gradual accumulation. The kitchen alone held 312 objects, many duplicated across drawers. The home office had become a storage room. Bookshelves were double-stacked with unread volumes.

Our Approach

We began with a full photographic audit, cataloging each object with its location, category, and estimated last-use date. The clients then scored each item using our three-lens framework.

Over 14 days, we worked room by room. Items scoring below threshold were boxed and held for a two-week cooling period. Only 3 items were retrieved. The rest were donated to local charities, with specialty items going to curated resale platforms.

The Result

The home retained 16% of its original objects. Every remaining item serves a daily function or holds genuine emotional significance. Surfaces are clear. Storage is minimal. The clients report a measurable decrease in daily decision fatigue.

Rooms Addressed

  • Kitchen & Pantry
  • Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Master Bedroom
  • Guest Bedroom
  • Two Bathrooms
  • Utility Room
  • Garden Shed
Commercial · Studio Office

Design Studio, Clerkenwell

A 12-person design studio struggling with physical and visual clutter. Shared desks were overloaded. Meeting rooms had become storage. The founders wanted an environment that reflected their design philosophy.

834
Objects audited
156
Objects retained
5
Days to complete

The Challenge

The studio had grown organically over six years. Reference materials from past projects filled shelves. Prototype models gathered dust. Each desk had become a personal archive rather than a workspace.

Our Approach

We implemented a team-based audit. Each member scored shared objects, and personal items were evaluated individually. We digitised all reference materials and archived critical prototypes in minimal, labelled storage.

Meeting rooms were cleared completely and rebuilt with only essential furniture. A new "one shelf per person" policy was introduced for personal items.

The Result

The studio now operates with 81% fewer physical objects. Team members report improved focus. Client presentations in the cleared meeting rooms have a stronger impact. The founders say the space finally matches the work.

Areas Addressed

  • 12 Workstations
  • 2 Meeting Rooms
  • Kitchen Area
  • Reception
  • Storage Room
  • Common Area
Residential · Apartment

One-Bedroom, Bermondsey

A 48m² apartment occupied by a single professional. Limited space amplified the impact of every unnecessary object. The goal: make a small space feel expansive through radical reduction.

387
Objects audited
62
Objects retained
3
Days to complete

The Challenge

Small spaces demand precision. Every extra object reduces both physical and psychological room. The client felt confined despite living alone — the space was cluttered to its edges.

Our Approach

We applied our micro-space methodology, which prioritises vertical clearance and surface minimalism. Objects were scored with additional weight given to spatial footprint — larger items needed higher utility scores to justify their presence.

Multi-function objects were preferred. A dining table that serves as a workspace. A single set of dishes. One towel per purpose.

The Result

The apartment retained just 16% of its objects. The client describes the space as "twice as large" despite no architectural changes. Morning routines shortened by 15 minutes. The space now serves its occupant rather than constraining them.

Key Reductions

  • Kitchen: 89 to 18 items
  • Wardrobe: 124 to 28 items
  • Bathroom: 43 to 8 items
  • Living area: 78 to 5 items
  • Storage: eliminated entirely
"I didn't realise how much my possessions were possessing me until they were gone."
— Client, Kensington Townhouse

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