Description
Begin on a transformative journey with Eight Days Home Organization’s first release, REAL SPACES: DIY Home Organization for Real Life.
This organizational guide is intentionally designed to simplify the process of organizing your home.
Whether you choose to declutter one item every morning or organize one drawer while the baby takes a nap, each project is crafted to be quick and straightforward, ensuring a sense of accomplishment. Checkboxes are provided for you to mark off projects as you go.
REAL SPACES is thoughtfully divided into five key areas: kitchen, pantry, closet, kids’ spaces, and bath. Each page features real-life photos and before-and-after transformations, showcasing spaces organized by twenty-four professional organizers. Immerse yourself in these authentic spaces and learn how to transform your home, one project at a time.
Sherif –
What I loved most is how the book addresses not just how to organize, but why it matters for creating a calm, functional home.
Emma Lauritzen –
I cannot recommend this book enough. It’s the ultimate book for anyone serious about finally figuring out how to get organized. It will be on my coffee table for a long time! I’m hoping they’ll write a second book or maybe provide more great content on the website to help readers keep going with organizing.
Kris B –
We loved using the DIY parts of REAL SPACES to organize problem areas in our home. The 6 steps to organize were useful and motivating. My wife found the check boxes really helped get a project started. She said other organizing books don’t help you do that. We find ourselves referring back to the book each time we want to tackle a new tricky area in our home.
Dan –
The book did a great job at listing very simple steps and ideas to help get you started as well as ideas for organizing your own space. 10/10 recommend!
Amy –
This book has so many great examples of organization of a real world homes that make organizing your home, seem approachable!
It’s full of color photos and everyone loves before and after. If it’s hard for you to visualize how put together your space could look and feel with a few small changes, This is the book for you. I also think it’s great for anyone who is just buying a home, might as well start out with systems that are going to work for you and your family!
Amresse Farrow –
Alissa is an amazing organizer, business owner, and writer. She has designed this book to be just as beautiful as all the spaces she and her team design. Real Spaces is the perfect read, coffee table, accessory, and gift!! Get 5 for yourself and your friends!
Maddie –
The instructions are easy to follow! I find myself copying the photos in the pages to set up my closet and kitchen drawers. This book is transforming my home and my approach to organization.
Kimberly Williams –
love any and all things about organizing and declutteting ! Step by step details and time frames for all your projects! This book has it all!
Awesome pictures of before and afters plus the book itself is beautiful enough to display and use in your home decor !
I downsized from my home I lived in for 30 plus years 3 years ago and I sure could have used this book to help prepare for that move ! This book will not disappoint!
Betsy Carter –
Real spaces provides detailed strategies for each area of the home, and the checkboxes are fantastic for managing projects. The chapters are thorough and the checkboxes help me stay on top of everything. Our home is becoming much more organized!
Ella Reed –
This book is a fantastic resource for anyone looking to declutter their home. I love checking off the checkboxes in this book. It’s so motivating and satisfying!
Mark –
My commercial office spaces always needs organization. I’ve implemented several of the book’s strategies, and the difference has been remarkable. The section on maintaining organization was particularly useful. Our offices are now rooms where our team can focus and thrive. There were not any office specific sections in the book, but the concepts were easy to apply to my office space. I had someone from my admin team host a get organized week for my team. A few concepts helped us drastically. Analyze anything you haven’t used in more than one year. We went with 3 months, but the concept worked the same. We added asking if there was anything left over from past employees and put out a list of 20 other questions inspired by the book to everyone in the office. We rewarded the most organized desks with gift cards. My salespeople made a competition out of it and we now have an office ready for future growth.
Fatima Khan –
Real Spaces is fantastic! Simple, effective tips that helped me become more minimal.
Lily Anderson –
If you are struggling with too much stuff or not knowing where to start, Real Spaces Real Life could be your answer. Doing everything all at once doesn’t work for me. I enjoy feeling good when I accomplish another project and get overwhelmed if I do too much at once. Real Spaces lets me do one item or two items and to stop when I want versus being too much to take on at once.
Hana Jericho –
I was overwhelmed with accumulated belongings since retiring, so this book offered a refreshing approach to decluttering. I pretended like I had the support of multiple organizers all recommending the same thing through the pages of the book. Each chapter focuses on a different section of the home, allowing you to choose where to flip to based on what is important to you. Other parts you can apply to anything, such as Have you used this in one year? If not, you probably won’t in the next year either. If you have 14 spatulas, it says to keep 7, in turn, applying reduce by 50% to other categories in your home. It’s all just very easily laid out making organizing feel more manageable. You start to pick up on similar concepts that you’ll start applying to everything. I feel more prepared to declutter more in the future.
Nyx –
Such a fantastic book! Each page beautifully crafted with new ideas and projects to complete!
JC –
Great resource for anyone overwhelmed by clutter and mess. Practical steps for taking charge of your spaces and bringing order to your closets and cabinets. This book has innovative ideas for all home organization needs great or small!
Chloe Bennett –
Great book Organizing my home has significantly reduced my stress levels.
Linda Klinkle –
This book is like having an organizer right in your living room. It is full of doable advice that is making me feel good about my home! It is a motivating book perfect for anyone looking to organize their home!
Anthony Ryder –
So many helpful tips and pictures in this book. So helpful for a guy like me who does not have a natural instinct for organizing
Kelsey Ryder –
This book is so amazing. I am a new mom and realized how much stuff you gain with having a kid. The tips in this have given this tired mom some hope for all the clutter of the new baby cloths and toys. Especially with the baby bottles and her cloths.
I love this book because it shows me that I can have organized, clutter free spaces even with this new stage of life. How can you not like this book. The pictures are so gorgeous and colorful to look at when I have this book on my coffee table. I also have two kitchens in my house so having the organized spaces now with all my Tupperware, utensils helps soooo much. For being someone that was always told growing up to be more organized by my teachers this book is a life saver! There are people like the author Alissa who enjoys organizing and I’m thankful for it because I’m not one of those people.
Thanks for this great book!
Nick Corbo –
This book was a game changer for my household. My wife and I have always struggled with “organized chaos” and never knowing how to keep things tidy without basically throwing everything away. All of the tips and tricks were super helpful and with that guidance it has been WAY easier to change our home than we originally thought. Highly recommend this book to anyone!
Brooke Andrews –
I work for this company and I have seen how much time went into creating this helpful book for organization tips! We love making transformations for clients!
David Schweitzer –
Wow! This book is beautifully done. Not only does it give very insightful information to increase your home decor, and organization knowledge, but the actionable steps and suggestions make something that can sometimes be overwhelming and daunting seem so simple and easy. Great gift for the holidays and it looks great on your coffee table.
Celeste Lopez –
Real Spaces is a must have book if you’re looking for inspiration with organizing your home. Amazing tips and ideas on how to declutter and attack those projects you’ve been putting off. This book is a great resource to help get your spaces all in order. You won’t regret it!
Adam –
Practical and extremely helpful. Great coffee table book as well 🤗
Claire Theobald –
I’m a mom of 4 boys. We just recently moved, and this book helped give me so many great ideas! Love all the beautiful pictures, as well!
Nathalie C –
This book was so helpful with solutions from many different organizers! & Can I tell you how much I loved the checklist? I’m a visual person & this was the perfect guide. Happy organizing!
Kyle –
Great book for a beginner looking to start their organizing journey or someone looking for extra tips and tricks to take their space to the next level! Very well put together also!
Isabella Patel –
Living in California, space is always at a premium. This book provided solutions for maximizing space and removing items we did not need.
Jeraulyn lewis –
The book is a great decor book, but also has amazing tips and tricks inside. I love how they use real life examples.
Dan Salas –
This book inspired me to declutter my space effectively. Highly recommend for anyone looking to get their home in order!
Ella –
Such a great book! It helps a lot if you are new to organizing or just want to learn some new tips to make your space feel more comfortable to live in. Also once you are done reading it it is a beautiful coffee table book! 🙂 highly recommend.
Abigail –
Real Spaces brings a blend of organization tips to help anyone! It’s beautifully laid out and a joy to read.
Richard Lerma –
So easy to use and definitely worth putting into practice. My life has become that much easier now.
RB –
I am a guy who struggles to start a project. Real Spaces provides checklists for any area and provided a starting point. It made me realize the key to organizing is to rid yourself of items not used and then find a space for the remaining ones you actually use. The before and after pictures inspired me to tackle my garage after I did my storage area. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to get organized!
Brady Kirkpatrick –
This book is a must-have for anyone looking to declutter and organize their space. With beautiful visuals and practical, easy-to-follow tips, it turns organizing into a fun and achievable experience. It’s perfect for beginners and seasoned organizers alike, offering inspiring projects that make a real difference. Highly recommended!
Sammy Z –
This book is a game-changer! beautifully designed and the images are super helpful. It makes it easy to follow the tips and ideas. It turns organizing into something that feels simple and even fun. A great pick if you’re looking to create a more organized and stylish space!
Lawn Care Jake –
As someone who’s been striving for minimalism, the book offers some fresh perspectives and practical tips. I am a fan of all organizing books and this is a good one to add to my collection.
Chloe Anders –
The Real Spaces book is wonderful. Really helping our family get organized and establish new habits. We’ve made a game out of the checkboxes on the pages of the book and have every person in our family doing one checkbox from this book on Saturdays or whenever we have time. I love how the book is set up to do small projects. It has been very fun for our family!
Avery Hollins –
I never knew a book could start to bring so much peace into my chaotic life! The decluttering tips and organizing processes are easy to complete and surprisingly enjoyable. My home feels a little less of a constant mess. I have only had the book for a week, but am impressed with the way it approaches decluttering and organizing. You can open to a page and acomplish a task without paragraphs of reading or planning. Highly recommend for any overwhelmed moms out there!
Natalie Walker –
This book excels as a coffee table piece and I’ve recommended it to many people.
Isabella Greenier –
Real Spaces gives a perfect balance between aesthetics and practicality. It covers a wide range of spaces to organize in your home and breaks everything down to be simple to get started. Most books don’t get you off the couch and into the process. This one does!!!!! Highly recommend for anyone that wants to live a more organized life.
Susan Stewart –
Organization is so much more than just making a space look pretty. At its core and its best, it helps make our lives run more peacefully (and the pleasant aesthetic is an added bonus). This book provides helpful insights and easy to use tips for creating both the function and beauty of a well organized home. And…the pictures are fantastic, too!
Zara Ali –
This is a home organization book that offers real ideas! My closet is looking better every day as I’ve removed at least 20 things from it in just a few days. Decisions and letting go is becoming easier and easier with decluttering tips from the book and I’m more motivated than ever to keep going with my daughter’s room and more of our home.
Ella Rhodes –
This book is perfect for someone just starting out with home organization or someone whose house is very organized. It is written in a way that can help anyone declutter and further organize their home.
Hannah B. –
This is an incredible resource for a tidy and clutter-free home!!!!!!!!!!!! I am enjoying it so much! It is my new favorite thing to do when my kids nap in the afternoon. The declutter tips are easy and quick which is good because my babies only nap 45 minutes some days. I started a habit of removing one thing I can donate out of my closet every day and it has actually become fun.
Rachel Sanders –
If you’re struggling with home organization, this book has so many achievable projects. It helps makes organization feel attainable.
Leila Hassan –
Elegant and Informative! This coffee table book is so fun visually. Each page has stunning photographs and clear, actionable tips. It’s both a coffee table centerpiece and something I can apply as an already organized person. The cover is textured and so pretty!!
Maya Kim –
I am an interior designer of 17 years. This is a beautiful book! This home organizing book is a true gem 🙂
Ariana Nguyen –
If you’re serious about decluttering and do not know where to start, try this book! I have a lot more room in my closet and dresser and my small studio is starting to feel better. I am not very good at decluttering and it is hard for me but am getting rid of the things I really don’t need slowly with some of the great questions I have read it this book to ask myself. If I haven’t used it in a year I learned I probably never will so I can apply that to many things. Just some examples I realized I do not need two bathroom scales and no longer have 8 winter coats because of the 3 I really wear I won’t even miss the others!!!
Nina Rodriguez –
I sat on my couch all day Saturday and read through the whole book when it arrived! The beautiful photos are so fun to look through. People will truly be inspired to make changes in their own home. A lot of organizing books seem like they aren’t really for real homes (who has rainbow food??) and this one is on point to really help people declutter their home and organize the different areas that they want to. The book combines spaces that are pretty, organized, and functional.
Grace Mitchell –
I ordered this book to set out as a decorative piece. The textured cover is so pretty. My sister borrowed in last weekend and we did some projects in her house. It really motivated her to do small projects. I feel like we accomplished a lot in a few hours with this book! If you love to organize, it is really fun and if you hate it, you’ll probably be motivated!
Carlos Jenko –
Home is more organized and I’ve become more productive at work. Recommended the book to anyone looking to improve or shift their focus. Carlos
Ava Brooks –
I’ve organized our changing table and closet and this week I’m focusing on under the sink and some of my kitchen drawers. The book’s advice on decluttering and creating efficient storage solutions is really simple. I love how it emphasizes a personalized approach to organization, helping me find solutions that work best for my specific needs and space. The photos are truly inspiring, and I’m excited to see how these new strategies will improve the rest of my home. It has really made a noticeable difference in my everyday life and I’m hoping maybe they will write a second book because its really rewarding to transform these spaces on my own along with the books directions.
Brett Corum –
Is your mom thriving?! And organized 😅 My mother’s treasured museum pieces from the 1900s and her mid century modern clothes from the 1950s and 60s have been donated for the first time in their life. She loves your book.
Megan D. –
I’ve used many organization books, but this one stands out. The structure is excellent, and the checkbox system keeps me organized and focused. It is highly effective to help me be even more organized.
Jessica M –
I love this book!! It is making organizing feel less overwhelming and more enjoyable.
Emily Harper –
RealSpaces is addictingly fun. It’s an inspirational book that helps you make actual steps forward in your home!
Samantha Cole –
This book is really helpful! It might be one of the few organizing books that makes me feel like I’m making progress. It is helping me declutter my home and teaching me concepts that I’ll be able to apply long term.
Ryan K –
I’ve really enjoyed this book! It’s well organized and thorough, with lots of practical examples. By looking through the advice and examples provided throughout, my kids have gotten into organizing, too! The book gives us lots of inspiration for projects to tackle together.
Katie Moore –
Real Spaces is everything I’ve been looking for!! I struggle a lot with organizing my house and figuring out ways to keep my house organized… All of my research so far has brought me to picture-perfect guides that are just unrealistic for my busy life. Other books have made it seem like I need a second mortgage to buy out the container store. Real Spaces is just as it sounds – real. The ideas and strategies it lays out have helped me organize and maintain my house without feeling like I need to buy tons of new things. I don’t feel like keeping my space organized is so unattainable now! 10/10 recommend. An added bonus is that the physical book is gorgeous too!
Sophia Martinez –
With two young kids and a hectic schedule, our home can always use something to lift the chaos. This book offers solutions that fit perfectly into our busy lives. Our kids now go on a hunt before dinner for 5 things to take back to their room or playroom. That’s 20 things put away on a daily basis. I appreciated the book’s practical advice, especially the family-friendly organizing strategies. It’s helped us create a more organized and picked up environment, and we’ve even involved the kids in the process, making it a fun family activity. If you’re juggling family life and disorganization, this book is a must-have!
Robert G –
Absolutely outstanding. Energetic, well-organized, well-written. Practical advice. Easy decluttering. Uncanny that they would know what I needed before I did.
Anne Ahmann –
Not only is this a great diy organizing book, it is a beautiful book! I have mine displayed on my coffee table 🙂
Melanie Cespedes –
Love this book! I love giving it as a gift to my clients. It’s a huge hit!
Deb Baber –
Such an awesome book that helps with ordinary organizational tips to declutter many different areas of your home! It has been an inspiration to get started on some of those “difficult” areas that you don’t know where to start. The pictures are a tremendous help to visually implement Alissa’s suggestions!
The book is very well organized and beautiful. Thank you to Alissa who obviously put in many hours to create a book that shares her passion and creative ideas with her readers!
Savannah Emmett –
This book has transformed how I approach organizing. I’m thrilled with the results. The check off way the book is written is exactly what I needed. Huge organizing concepts can be hard to apply in organization books, but this book is so well thought out to be useful to the average person. It tells you an exact direction on what to do.
Morgan Jessero –
I found so many things to declutter to create more space in our house! I love my coat closet and find myself opening drawers and closets to appreciate them. Is that weird? You’ll might just find yourself proud of the spaces you decluttered and organized. Real Spaces is a book everyone needs!! This was a good purchase!!
Olivia Thompson –
The organization tips are easy to implement and the photos will inspire you to tackle your own home projects. I know the author and have used them in my home so buying the book was a no brainer. I think it’s great that they wrote a book to share their wealth of knowledge with more people and think a lot of people will benefit from the way the book was written. It makes it easy and fun to start decluttering!
Jennifer Markish –
The content in here is different than most organizing books!!! I love it! There are actual checkboxes and projects so you can accomplish something in your house by using it. It helps you declutter by telling you ideas on exactly what you could go do. I threw out my kids broken crayons and dried out markers today and removed 3 dresses from my closet that I never choose to wear because I like others better this week. It feels great!
Amanda K –
This organization book is a perfect coffee table addition. It’s visually appealing and has insightful advice for organization. It’s been a great conversation piece and a source of inspiration for my home. It’s a must-have for anyone looking to enhance their space either to display or for the practical tips.
Jenna Daniels –
I think Real Spaces is a must for anyone who loves DIY projects and wants to get their home in order. I love checking off the checkboxes! I’ve tackled several organization projects already, and my space has never looked better. This book is incredibly helpful.
Ivory –
REAL SPACES: DIY Home Organization for Real Life by Alissa Boukal is a game-changer! Finally, a home organization book that gets it. Alissa’s practical tips and realistic approach make getting your home in order feel totally doable. From decluttering to creating functional storage solutions, this book covers it all. What I love most is that it’s not about achieving Pinterest-perfect spaces, but about creating a home that works for YOUR real life. The step-by-step guides and beautiful visuals make it easy to follow along and actually make progress. If you’re ready to conquer your clutter and create a more functional, stress-free home, this book is a must-read!
Juliana Meidl –
This is an amazing book for anyone looking for ideas on how to get organized. The pictures and tips are so helpful and presented in a way that anyone can follow them and get organized. Unlike a lot of other organizing books this is designed for REAL people trying to organize REAL spaces. This is a must get for anyone on an organizing journey.
Lisa Tselebidis –
I absolutely love Real Spaces! This book makes getting your home in order feel so manageable and even fun. The projects are straightforward and quick, so you can tackle them on your own and see results fast. It’s a fantastic resource for anyone looking to simplify their space without getting overwhelmed. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a tidier home!
Julia Scott –
This book provides so much value!! Not only is it a beautiful coffee table book, but it also has amazing tips and tricks to help organize your home. It takes what is often an overwhelming task for many and helps break down the decluttering & organizing process into concise, easy to follow steps to help you successfully get (and stay!) organized! Highly recommend!
Sara –
This book is AMAZING!! The photos are beautiful and the bite size tips make organizing possible. For anyone struggling with where to begin… this book is for you!! I will be referring to this book for years to come!!
Amy Wopperer –
I love this book! Finally a reference for organizing that’s realistic and achievable for real people. The book is full of helpful tips and inspiration. Definitely recommend if you need some ideas to get started with your home organizing!
Beth Venable –
Real Spaces is an amazing resource for homeowners. Not only is the book beautiful and high quality, it helps you declutter and organize your home in a way that’s simple and easy to follow. I love the checklist portion of the book. The tips and photos are incredibly helpful as well. I highly suggest getting this book, and it’s a great gift for others too!!!
Tori Yeager – Organization by Tori –
Amazing!!! This book provides so many helpful, realistic tips on decluttering & organizing your home. You are bound to gain some inspiration and revamp your home after reading through this book! And a bonus that it’s a cute decorative piece as well! Highly recommend!
Brianne Falcone- Professional Organizer/ Owner of Bri-Organized (Philadelphia) –
As an organizer who provides my clients with realistic and beautiful solutions this book is something I was thrilled to be a participant in! Perfect for someone who is looking for DIY solutions. This book is a wonderful guide and resource!!!
Norma Coram –
From sorting through sentimental items to optimizing storage solutions, this REAL SPACES offers comprehensive advice to simplify the processes.
By breaking down the transformation into manageable tasks, this book in hand, anyone can create a more harmonious and clutter-free home, fostering a sense of calm and well-being amidst the chaos of modern life.
PRODUCT WARNING: When you start it becomes Addictive…. really addictive.
Wendy Boukal –
Pictures are worth a 1000 words and having a book like Real Spaces that has such amazing Before & After photos, inspired me to start organizing even before I read it cover to cover! The book layout providing encouragement & tips in each chapter to declutter first, helps make the process easier. Besides being user friendly, it is a lovely coffee table book to share with friends and family!
Radha Sotomayor / Professional Organizer + Owner at The Heart’s Mirror –
Definitely a must-have. This book is a wonderful way to inspire, guide and empower others to transform their homes. It also looks beautiful as a decorative touch in your home. You get the best of both worlds with this book!
lucashitch –
I had the incredible privilege of previewing Real Spaces before its official release. This comprehensive guide is a game-changer for anyone looking to bring order and simplicity into their home. The organization tips in each section are both inspiring and practical, making the process of decluttering and organizing feel both achievable and exciting. Kudos to Eight Days Home Organization for creating a must-have resource that empowers everyone to transform their living spaces. I can’t wait to officially get my hands on a copy and dive into more projects!