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Peter Walsh Makes Over Your Weirdest Spaces

O's clutter expert Peter Walsh helps two women tackle the strangely shaped nooks and crannies that befuddle even the most organized homeowners.

By Meredith Bryan

Photo: David Tsay

The Confusing Hall-Closet-Slash-Vanity Thingie

The Problem Area
A teetering pileup of binders, papers, gadgets, sunglasses, and miscellanea, all hidden from sight by a curtain.

The Fix
A clean, compact workspace for sorting mail and using the computer.

See how Peter transformed the vanity

Photo: David Tsay

The Messy, Forgotten Bedroom Nook

The Problem Area
A random square of extra space lurking at the back of a child's room, attracting toys and clutter.

The Fix
A cool, comfortable enclave for reading before bed.

See how Peter transformed the unused bedroom corner

Photo: David Tsay

The Asymmetrical Under-the-Staircase Junk Repository

The Problem Area
An awkwardly shaped closet stuffed to the gills with everything from tennis rackets to batteries.

The Fix
An organized storage space for often-used household items.

See how Peter transformed the closet

Next: Peter Walsh's 7 secrets from a master organizer

From the August 2012 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine