Organize your space, streamline your life.

The Marshall Method provides organizing, decluttering, unpacking, and styling services from Madison, WI to Dubuque, IA, and beyond.

Organized clothes can happen with The Marshall Method.
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The Marshall Method | Professional Organizer | Madison, WI to Dubuque, IA

The Marshall Method offers more than just a tidy space. I believe a decluttered and organized home can change your life. As a professional home organizer, I help busy, overwhelmed people transform their lives. I would love to help you too.

Carrie Marshall of The Marshall Method is your professional home organizer.

Hi, I’m Carrie…professional home organizer and owner of The Marshall Method servicing clients from the greater Madison, WI area, through SW Wisconsin, to the greater Dubuque, IA area.

Are you currently experiencing life challenges that make you feel unstable, overwhelmed, scattered, or stuck? I totally get it. I’ve been there as well…many times.

Or maybe the various roles you play—spouse, parent, leader, mentor, professional, community member, philanthropist, etc.—are overlapping and you feel like you are falling behind? I understand how that feels. There have been numerous points in my life when I’ve wished for more hours in the day and another set of hands.

Whether you find yourself in desperate need of help or just need someone to delegate to, I’ll meet you where you are at. I know each person’s needs and preferences for achieving a calm, functional, and beautiful space are unique. Therefore, my professional home organizing and styling services are tailored to you.

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Organizing Sessions

Need help organizing a whole home, business, or just an individual space? I’ve got you covered!

Sessions include:

  • Detailed scope of work

  • Personalized strategy

  • Decluttering assistance

  • Productivity tips

  • Customized organizing solutions

  • Expertly chosen products (optional)

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Spaces Organized and Styled

Have an area that needs help, but are wondering if I organize those types of spaces? Happy to share! Here are just a few that I’ve decluttered, unpacked, organized, and styled:

  • Streamlined kitchens and pantries to make meal prep easier

  • Edited and categorized items to maximize space in clothes closets, linen closets, and dresser drawers

  • Designated zones in bathrooms to make daily routines more efficient

  • Styled and organized living rooms, dining rooms, home offices, bedrooms to quiet visual clutter, create unity, and tell one’s story

  • Unpacked entire homes after remodels and moves to make the transition seamless

  • Organized entryways, mudrooms, and laundry rooms to create welcoming, efficient spaces

  • Designed crafting areas, gift wrapping stations, and hobby closets to reduce frustration and foster creativity

  • Established command centers to help busy families manage schedules, school papers, and activities

  • Decluttered and organized garages, storage areas, and basements to optimize space and increase access

  • Equipped playrooms and study areas with simple storage solutions to encourage and support tidiness

  • Downsized whole homes to prepare for a move to a smaller home, retirement community, and urban living

  • Reimagined small business work spaces to boost efficiency and maintain focus

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What clients are saying….

  • "I stumbled upon Carrie by conversation and divine intervention. Never could I have imagined the angel brought into my life. Carrie’s company, The Marshall Method, saved me time, money, and my own sanity. Her kindness and dedication to her craft, are exceptional. Carrie is thorough, authentic, and empathetic - understanding the realness that comes with moving and pivoting away from a life that no longer serves you. She’s considerate in her approach - balancing her suggestions of removal while encouraging the goodbye (especially with all the unnecessary stuff). She worked alongside me, reminding me to focus on the person I was becoming and to embrace the new life I was building for my daughter and myself. The fact is that without her I wouldn’t have been able to move on time and as planned, while still remaining on budget and with the energy to start anew. If you’re reading this and thinking that you shouldn’t need extra help, because you should have it together, simply means that you’re doing too much and definitely need the expertise offered by The Marshall Method. As someone who constantly reminds others to give themselves grace, yet has to remind herself to do the same, release your fears and invite Carrie into your life. Honestly, the best money spent in 2025!"

    A.S.

  • “Carrie has been so personable to work with! She truly cares about connecting with her clients and finding solutions that work for their unique needs. As someone who's very picky about what works, what doesn't, and all the things I've tried, Carrie listened deeply to my wants and concerns, and incorporated that into the vision for our kitchen. My partner and I have different ideas about what works for us, and she meticulously took that into consideration to craft something that serves both of us. If you're looking for someone who is very thorough, who knows what they're doing, and who is excited about doing it, look no further than Carrie.”

    A.C.

  • "Thanks to Carrie for organizing my kitchen after a major renovation and making it fun. She saved my sanity. Needless to say, I was overwhelmed. Then Carrie waved her magic wand and—voila—mission accomplished."

    A.B.

  • "What a godsend! Carrie provided the perfect balance of objectivity, sensitivity and pragmatism in helping us organize my late mother-in-law's house and its WIDE range of belongings. Truly, I cannot recommend Carrie highly enough."

    N.G.

  • "After a long and stressful renovation, Carrie provided an objectivity to decluttering and organizing that was vital to us moving back into our home. Not only did Carrie help save time, but she also helped make the transition much smoother. We love how well the house turned out. This would not have happened without Carrie. Thank you!”

    C.B.

  • "Carrie was lovely to work with on organizing a large walk-in closet. She put me right at ease. When I felt overwhelmed by where to put everything, she was unphazed and had a plan. She's extremely accommodating on whether you want to work with her or have her do the majority of the organizing, and she also was very budget-conscious when suggesting products. Highly recommend!"

    AJ.K.