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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Smart tech's 'simplicity' hides hidden costs, challenging minimalism's well-being claims.
Despite marketing claims of simplifying daily life, the average smart home in the US now contains 15 connected devices, a threefold increase since 2019, according to the Statista Smart Home Report 202
May 15, 2026 · 5 min read
Decluttering Tips for a Functional Home
For just ten hours of professional organizing, one homeowner paid $1,000.
May 15, 2026 · 3 min read
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