Tess Talks

Create Functional Luxury Storage, Design the Perfect Wardrobe & Declutter Your Home with Lisa Adams from LA Closet Design

Tess Talks

Show Notes

Whether you're building your dream home, planning a renovation or simply trying to make your wardrobe feel less chaotic, this episode is packed with practical advice you'll wish you knew sooner.

Lisa Adams is founder of LA Closet Design, the luxury design studio behind some of the world's most beautiful wardrobes. Having designed spaces for everyone from Khloé Kardashian and Kris Jenner to Reese Witherspoon, Christina Aguilera and Tyra Banks, Lisa shares the design principles that make a home feel calmer, more functional and effortlessly luxurious—no matter your budget.

From hidden storage solutions to the psychology of clutter, this conversation will completely change the way you think about organising your home.

In this episode we discuss: The biggest storage mistakes people make when building or renovating Why every home should be designed around function before aesthetics The psychology of clutter and how it impacts your mood Clever storage solutions that maximise every square metre The luxury home features actually worth investing in Open wardrobes vs closed wardrobes: which is better? The organisation systems Lisa uses in celebrity homes Why decluttering shouldn't be a once-a-year task How to make your wardrobe feel like a luxury boutique Small upgrades that instantly elevate your home Hidden storage ideas you'll wish you'd thought of sooner The one design principle that makes every home feel more expensive

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