Pushing too hard for open concept layouts is one of the most expensive organizing mistakes families make during a renovation. Removing closets to create open space sounds great on a floor plan — until move-in day, when there is nowhere to put anything. Professional organizers are then called in to rebuild storage that should have been protected from the start. Before you finalize plans with your architect or designer, make sure your storage capacity is non-negotiable. Working with families Swipe or use ↑ ↓ to keep watching.