CUBISM

Cubism, the radical and influential art movement of the early 1900's led by Pablo Picasso, took everyday subject matter (like people and furniture), broke it down, flipped it around and re-assembled it in an abstract form. To many, works of cubism look like jumbled messes; erratic, haphazardly placed shapes forced into a tight, uncomfortable setting. A client, frustrated with her tight living situation, looked to me to help with her jumbled mess. Because I could see the potential amidst the chaos, I suggested we start by cleaning up her place. Tight spots call for creative organizing, so I purchased storage cubes at Bed Bath and Beyond that double as living room seating. So, if you've got too much junk, pick it up and put it in a trunk!

TIME TO COMPLETE TASK: Ten minutes

COST: $69.99 at Bed Bath and Beyond (**take your 20% off coupon for a discount). For a little more, West Elm has hip, trendy versions of storage cubes perfect for any room!

STRESS LEVEL: Managing the junk in my trunk: LOW