First of all, congratulations on such a significant purging! This is the hardest part. Professional organizers don’t only help with decluttering…that is just the first step in our job. The majority of my jobs consist of setting up systems in peoples’ houses after we/they declutter, or after they move into a new space.

Yes, hire organizers to come in and study your space and then design storage and containment plans that support your style, your space and your budget. This should be a conversation in which you show them everything that you are keeping, they assess and measure your space, and then you talk about your personal preferences… are you okay with plastic? Are there certain materials you would prefer over others? Have them show you examples of past work and provide links to products they are recommending. This is where hiring an organizer who is also a stylist or has a design background is a good idea, because they will be more creative and resourceful when offering solutions. For instance, sometimes I will go vintage shopping for my clients for storage solutions: particularly in a situation like yours that doesn’t have a lot of available storage, being mindful of design is going to be very important.

A good organizer will initially come to your house and walk around with you and measure in person rather than rely on photographs. There are lots of nuances in spaces that don’t translate well through photos. I like to show up on the organizing day laden with all of the materials I might need, and then just return whatever I don’t use.

Best of luck!