Hi, I’m Hilary, the founder of Making Space. I believe your home should be a soft place to land, rather than a source of stress. I created this service to combine hands-on cleaning and organization with a real understanding of the difficulties of change and transition.

My approach was shaped by years in New York City working as a personal assistant for private families. There, I learned how to manage the tiny, complex details that keep a household running smoothly. During the transitions of 2020, I saw firsthand how much our surroundings mirror our internal lives. When life gets heavy or exhausting, tending to our surroundings is often the first thing to fall away. Sometimes, a small change in our space can be the perfect thing to help us find our footing again.

I’ve since returned home to Minnesota to bring that same high level of care to the community I love most. Making Space is a solo operation by design. This means the goals we set together are the ones I personally carry out from start to finish.

Whether you are navigating a move, tackling a long-standing project or just need a refresh, I am here to simplify the process and curate a space that is truly yours. As a bonded and insured professional, I treat your home and belongings with the same respect I’d give my own.

My philosophy is simple: Your home should serve your real, messy and beautiful life, not a standard of perfection. The goal isn’t just to clean, it’s to leave you and your home feeling calmer, lighter and unburdened.