Creating Calm at Home with Professional Organizer NEAT Method Macon

Built-in coffee station with white cabinetry, open wood shelving, and organized baskets for mugs and supplies.
An organized coffee bar by NEAT Method Macon

I know firsthand the impact an organized home can have – I actually started my career as a professional organizer, working with private organizing clients on weekends while attending design-school full-time! (Remember the show Clean Sweep on TLC from the early 2000s? That kicked off my love for organizing and it’s been a passion ever since.)

A well-designed system does more than make a space look beautiful; it transforms the way you move through your day. From stress-free mornings to effortless entertaining, organization brings ease and flow to everyday life.

That’s why I was excited to connect with Windy Dehem, professional organizer and owner of NEAT Method Macon. With her eye for detail and passion for creating refined, functional spaces, she helps families and professionals in the Macon community (including many of our full-service Design Comprehensive clients) enjoy homes that feel both polished and practical.

Portrait of Windy Deham, Macon professional organizer and owner of NEAT Method Macon, standing in a living room with a warm smile.
Macon professional organizer Windy Dehem of NEAT Method

Lesley Myrick: What first inspired you to pursue professional organizing, and how did you come to own the NEAT Method franchise here in Macon?

Windy Dehem: I have always had an innate love for refined, orderly spaces where the beauty of the design takes center stage. I have an obsessive attention to detail and an entrepreneurial spirit. Plus, as a mom of two daughters who have participated in club and school sports their entire lives, I learned firsthand the value of having a place for everything – even though everything isn’t always in its place!

When NEAT Method announced new franchise opportunities, I knew it was the perfect fit. I had followed and admired the brand for years. And out of nearly 100 applicants, I was honored to be selected as one of only ten new owners nationwide. Representing NEAT Method in Macon has been a dream – creating well-arranged, high-functioning spaces backed by the support of an incredible community of women leading the industry.

Luxury kitchen pantry with labeled glass jars, appliances, and neatly styled shelves.
A professionally organized pantry by NEAT Method Macon

LM: You work primarility with busy families – what kinds of organizing challenges do you find yourself solving most often?

WD: We are primarily called upon to organize high-touch spaces like kitchens, pantries, and primary closets – areas that have a transformative impact on creating calm among the chaos of daily routines. And for new build and renovation projects, we are brought in to collaborate on cabinetry and closet layouts to ensure storage is as functional as it is beautiful. 

What all our clients have in common is the desire for a home that supports their lifestyle with ease and elegance. Often they are overwhelmed by sheer volume and need a system that allows them to fit everything into the space available. Two of the most common challenges we solve are lack of shoe and accessory storage in closets and underutilized space in the kitchen and pantry.

Our goal is to create beautiful, high functioning spaces that give clients breathing room – spaces that feel like a retreat and simplify the everyday.

LM: What organizing myths would you love to bust?

WD: Two big ones: that an organized home has to be perfect all the time, and that we’ll make you throw away half of your belongings. Neither is true.

We pride ourselves on creating systems that work for real life. Do we expect every shirt to be perfectly file folded and every morsel in the pantry to be in its correct container all of the time? No. We understand that life happens, especially with kids and laundry and late night pantry raids! But the beauty of our method is that our systems are designed to be lived in and easy to maintain. A quick Sunday reset, and you’re ready to go! 

And while we do laugh about “Instagram vs Reality” in terms of the amount of items in a space, we never pressure anyone into letting go of more than they are comfortable with. Granted an edit session is an important part of every project, we have zero judgement and are fully supportive of whatever your personal passion might be. We will find a solution that works for you!

NEAT Method Macon team collaborating at a table with organizing trays, samples, and a laptop.
The NEAT Method team working on a custom closet design

LM: Busy families and professionals often feel stretched thin between work, home, and everything in between. What are your top three time-saving organizing tips for making daily life run more smoothly?

WD: For stress-free mornings: create an organized system to start the day. Think school clothes at the ready, grab-and-go breakfast station, school lunch/snack packing zone with water bottles, paper work, and vitamins/supplements. There is a bit of a domino effect with also having an organized after-school drop zone, so that backpacks are emptied and paperwork and lunch boxes are put away accordingly, so don’t leave that out if it’s part of your stage of life.

Second, for uniforms: Designate one laundry basket and one clean bin for uniforms and uniforms only. For me, placing this in the laundry room has been one of our best life hacks. No more last-minute scrambling on game days. And depending on the number of children and activities, a second bin for specialty socks is also helpful. If my girls needed a pair of basketball socks, they knew exactly where to look – it’s the small things in life that help keep your sanity!

Finally, I recommend creating a donate bin. Is there anything more annoying than staring at a closet full of clothes, but having nothing to wear?! I found it to be true for me and my daughters until I saw the genius of having a “DONATE” bin (which is actually a donate “drawer” in our mudroom). When something no longer fits, flatters, or serves a purpose, it goes straight in. Everyone in our family knows to “take it to the donate drawer” if you are not going to wear it. This keeps closets clutter-free and ready-to-wear without marathon clean-outs.

My girls place everything in the donate drawer, then I’ll sort through hand-me-downs, keepsakes, true donations – and a few things I’m going to take back to them and insist they wear. The same goes for items needing to be altered or dry cleaned – create a designated spot outside of the closet for those items as well. 

Drawer organization system with mugs, tea bags, and accessories neatly arranged in custom dividers.
An organized coffee drawer by NEAT Method Macon

    Working with a professional organizer is about far more than tidy shelves. It’s an investment in clarity, efficiency, and the ability to fully enjoy your home. Windy’s insight is a reminder that organization and design go hand in hand – when your spaces work beautifully, they support the kind of life you want to lead.

    Ready to create a home that feels calmer, lighter, and more functional? Connect with NEAT Method Macon to explore how thoughtful organization can transform your daily life.

    About Lesley Myrick

    Lesley Myrick is an adventurous, intuitive, and exceptionally organized interior designer specializing in designing distinct “forever homes”. She works with high-achieving professionals to create playful, personality-driven and family-friendly spaces that are as functional as they are unique.

    At Lesley Myrick Interior Design, we make the typically confusing design process seamless. Our high-touch, deeply engaged design process means that we accept just 6 large-scale remodeling projects per year. 

    Learn more about our full-service interior design and inquire here to start your design project.