--- title: "Simply Kept — Specialty Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/specialty-contractors/simply-kept-pfvwus-pf~790126252 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~790126252.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Simply Kept" category: ["Specialty Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/4563f15505b59ace_7828-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "DURHAM, North Carolina 27701, United States" latitude: 35.9967 longitude: -78.8966 phone: "(252) 337-5905" website: http://www.simplykept.org rating: 5 review_count: 4 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 8 last_updated: 2026-09-21 --- # Simply Kept Original Houzz profile: [Simply Kept](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/specialty-contractors/simply-kept-pfvwus-pf~790126252) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Specialty Contractors - **Location:** DURHAM, NC - **Serves:** Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, Hillsborough, Butner, Gorman, Research Triangle Park - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2020–2021), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - 25 Ideabook Saves Simply Kept provides professional organizing and light interior design services that make space more simple, aesthetic, and livable. ### Services Provided - Decluttering - Home furnishing - Interior design - Organizational Design - Professional Organizing - Space planning - Unpacking ### Areas Served - Raleigh - Durham - Cary - Chapel Hill - Apex - Hillsborough - Butner - Gorman - Research Triangle Park ### Typical Job Cost $95 - 1,560 Hourly: $95/hr 3+ hour sessions: $255+ ($85/hr) 12 hour package: $900 ($75/hr) 24 hour package: $1560 ($65/hr) ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Simply Kept | | Address | DURHAM, North Carolina 27701, United States | | Phone | (252) 337-5905 | | Website | http://www.simplykept.org | | Followers on Houzz | 8 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/simplykeptorganizing - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/simplykeptorg - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/simply-kept - Blog — www.simplykept.org ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Simply Kept](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/specialty-contractors/simply-kept-pfvwus-pf~790126252) - **Website:** http://www.simplykept.org - **Phone:** (252) 337-5905 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2020–2021), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 4 reviews **★★★★★ — TLB Designs, Jan. 2021** > A huge weight was lifted! That’s the best way I can describe the feeling after Merritt took my closet from a complete and utter mess to an organized space. > > First we purged - which was the hardest part. I was hanging onto things that I never wore. The world won’t miss my jeans from 2003! > > With those items gone, she could work her magic! She transformed my space and now everything is easy to find and it looks great. > > If you’re on the fence, don’t hesitate. The feeling you get from having a clean, organized space without the hassle of doing it your self is priceless! **★★★★★ — Lauren Muse, Feb. 2020** > Simply Kept went above and beyond to completely organize our lives effectively and professionally. We had a corner (more like a closet) in our new home that we had yet to go through after moving over a year before. Merritt was very knowledgeable in available products to use in helping to create a method to the madness. She was able to help us purge quickly and keep what we actually needed and use. It is truly such a great feeling to now have organization in our lives and to be able to keep it that way. **★★★★★ — Megan Rowell, Nov. 2019** > I have worked with Merritt at Simply Kept on multiple projects, namely two house moves and kitchen organization. Merritt has an eye for function and practicality without sacrificing attention to beauty (I didn't know file labels could feel so stylish!). Her approach is efficient and direct while maintaining a warmth that has always made me feel comfortable with her helping me with my mess. I'm so grateful to have had Merritt's guidance in making my spaces more orderly and pleasant. **★★★★★ — HU-497529125, March 2019** > Merritt has creative, innovative, and impactful ideas about how to simplify your life. I was feeling overwhelmed after having two children and working full-time with how to manage it all. Merritt helped me establish a mail system so I would stop missing bills and some fantastic kitchen, closet, > and toy organization tactics. She’s terrific! ## Selected projects - [Clark Street Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clark-street-home-pj-vj~5649344) - Location: Durham, NC - Photos: 29 - Description: Minimalist furnishing, simple styling, decluttering and organizing. - [Storage in Austin, Texas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/storage-in-austin-texas-pj-vj~1621709) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 11 - [Home Organizing](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-organizing-pj-vj~1222425) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 [See all 3 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/specialty-contractors/simply-kept-pfvwus-pf~790126252) ## Ideabooks - [Pantry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/144704124/list/pantry) — 1 idea - [Inside](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53087060/list/inside) — 2 ideas - [For Kids](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/53086964/list/for-kids) — 1 idea - [Laundry Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54418333/list/laundry-room) — 1 idea [See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/simplykept) ## Community Q&A **Q: Love the curtain rods!** *(in Photo Questions)* Would you mind sharing where they are from? Thanks! A: Thank you! I was very pleased with how they turned out. They're West Elm's brass rods. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-21.*