Lighten the Load

We’re Kirstie and Sophie, the two people behind Lighten the Load. We help people create homes that work better for their real lives, whether that’s decluttering, organising, preparing for a move, sorting out a space that’s driving you mad, or just taking some of the mental load off.

We started Lighten the Load because we saw how much the stuff around us can affect how we feel and function. A cluttered home isn’t just about having too much stuff it can be about overwhelm, busy family life, changing circumstances, grief, neurodiversity and simply not having the time or energy to keep everything under control.

We’re not about creating perfect, Instagram worthy homes. We’re much more interested in helping people create homes that support them and make everyday life a little easier.

And, honestly, we’re not immune to any of this ourselves. We’re mums, we have busy lives and we know what it’s like when the systems that once worked suddenly don't. That’s probably why we care so much about making the whole process practical, realistic and completely judgement-free.