KTB Designs can provide space planning services to individuals who are overwhelmed at the thought of downsizing, organizing or moving. It is never too early to sort through the unused or excess items in a home. As advocates of efficient and organized homes we will patiently encourage decreasing the volume of items and organizing the items which are kept while maintaining a sense of humor. Working with the homeowner we will:

• design a safe & efficient furniture arrangement to meet the home owner’s needs

• determine excess items and suggest a method to purge the excess

• sort items to be sold, distributed to family, and kept in the new scheme

• prepare a computerized and photographic inventory

If you are contemplating building a new home for the "rest of your life," please let the designer review the plans and make sure that the house has been planned for aging in place. For example: are the doorways and halls wheelchair or walker accessible. Do the walls have bracing where grab bars will be located? Can the shower be used by a person who needs a walker or who has limited mobility? These are simple changes which can make it possible to stay in your home comfortably for the rest of your life.

Liquidation and elimination of surplus items;

The removal of extra items can be both physically and emotionally draining, especially after a family member has passed away. Our services include organizing for an Estate sale or garage sale as appropriate to the situation. We have extensive experience and contacts to find the most profitable way to sell or dispose of unused items. Let us do the work involved in conducting a garage or estate sale or sell items through online auctions.

Our service could include:

• Box and send or distribute items to family members

• Iidentify hidden treasures or valuable items which might be auctioned

• Sort items to be distributed, moved or sold

• Conduct garage or estate sale

• Following the sale arrange for the donation of remaining items to charities

• Arrange for the cleaning and repair of the residence so that it is ready to sell

Our extensive remodeling experience makes us uniquely qualified to determine the repairs or cosmetic changes which may make the residence more desirable and there fore more easily marketable. Generally this is a good time to make repairs, repaint, and clean or replace flooring. We can schedule reputable subcontractors who are qualified to do these items.

We also understand the tasks associated with moving can be stressful. Our move

management services will hopefully ease the transition. Our service may be necessary if health and mobility make moving physically challenging, if family members are unavailable to help, or if the relocation must be done quickly. We will try to make the transition smooth by being the primary point of contact for those involve in the relocation process. We will inventory the current home, schedule the packing and transfer of belongings, supervise unloading, and when the client arrives in their new home, they will be rewarded with comfortable and familiar surroundings which support their well being and mental health.

If a move becomes necessary, our services may include the following:

• Develop a realistic timeline and set goals for the move

• Coordinate with the family and facility staff

• Transfer utilities and notify others of address change

• Assist in hiring contractors needed for transition: packing, moving and cleaning

• Supervise the efficient and secure packing of belongings

• Meet and oversee moving company on the day of the move

• Utilizing a furniture plan direct the placement of furniture and belongings

• Arrange for care of animals and their transport

• Unpack items and arrange in a fresh, attractive grouping to welcome the resident to their new home

Fees

Estate and garage sales will be charged on a percentage basis depending on the size of the sale. Smaller sales will cost a slightly higher percentage. Items auctioned on eBay will be done at a 60/40 split, less the cost for listing. Consignment items will be split 80/20 with the seller.

Following a garage or estate sale we will arrange for a charitable groups or groups to pick up the remainder of the items which may not have sold. Homeowner will be furnished with a receipt for items which may be used as a deductible expense.

In addition the owner will be responsible for paying for reimbursable cleaning and hauling expenses as they occur. For example, after a garage sale and the haul off of any leftovers we suggest a basic cleaning of the residence to prepare it for sale. Estimated fee: 150.00 and up. Any freight to pack and ship items to family members will be a reimbursable expense.

Contact KTB Designs @ 512-569-0375 to further discuss your needs.