The Second Collective

Projects

A lighter load.
A fresh start.

A look at home transitions, from sorting and clearing out to settling in.

Montville, NJ

Townhouse Clear-Out and Refresh Before Sale

3,600 sq. ft. · 5 weeks

To prepare for a downsizing move and the sale of their townhouse, the homeowners needed to sort through more than 30 years of belongings and refresh the property. Over five weeks, we handled the clear-out and made targeted updates throughout the home.

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Wide view of the kitchen with white cabinets, black hardware, and clear counters
Kitchen refresh

Scope of work

  • Painted throughout the townhouse and made minor drywall repairs.
  • Refreshed the kitchen with painted cabinets, new hardware, and new appliances.
  • Regrouted tile and made light updates in three bathrooms.
  • Sorted through more than 30 years of belongings and directed selected items to donation and consignment.

Sorting and clear-out

Bags and boxes of household belongings in the garage
Household belongings during sorting
Towels and linens stacked on closet shelves
Linen closet

Bathroom details

Tiled bathroom with a tub and brass-framed shower
Bathroom overview
Glass shower enclosure with stone tile
Shower detail

New York City

Apartment Move and Furnishing

2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

We coordinated the move-out and move-in, unpacked household essentials, and helped furnish the living room, dining area, and bedrooms so the client could settle in.

See the move and setup
Living room with a gray sectional, accent chair, and floor lamp
Living room setup

Pawling, NY

Post-Divorce Weekend Home Refresh

After his divorce, a client hired us to help make his Pawling weekend home feel like his own. He wanted a light refresh in the rooms he used most and a kitchen and closets organized around what he needed.

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Living room design visualization with blue walls, patterned seating, and a rug
Living room

Living room

Living room with wood floors, a fireplace, and belongings before the refresh
Living room before
Living room design visualization with blue walls, patterned seating, and a rug
Living room

Mudroom

Mudroom with open storage shelves, coats, and bags
Mudroom before
Mudroom design visualization with white built-in storage, hooks, and a wood bench
Mudroom

Bathroom · blush palette

Bathroom with a wood vanity, oval mirror, and white shower curtain
Bathroom · blush palette before
Bathroom design visualization with pink patterned wallpaper and a round mirror
Bathroom · blush palette

Bathroom · floral palette

Bathroom with neutral walls, a wood vanity, and a mirrored cabinet
Bathroom · floral palette before
Bathroom design visualization with floral wallpaper and a decorative mirror
Bathroom · floral palette

Packing and organizing

Household belongings packed in moving bags beside the stairs
Packed belongings
Folded linens packed with bags and household belongings
Packed linens
Packed storage bags and a basket grouped together
Storage bags

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