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Space Up Your Life.

Tidy Bayti offers KonMari® home consultancy in Bahrain: a one-on-one tidying journey through everything you own, taken category by category and guided throughout by a certified Master KonMari® Consultant, the first and only in Bahrain.

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Established
2019, Kingdom of Bahrain
Certification
Master KonMari® Consultant, the first and only in Bahrain
Sessions in
English & German
First step
A free 30-minute call

KonMari Method®

Tidy by category, not by room.

Developed by the Japanese tidying expert and best-selling author Marie Kondo, the method rests on a simple idea: a home that has been tidied thoroughly once does not need tidying in that way again. Most approaches go room by room, and the clutter quietly returns. The KonMari Method® instead works through one category of belongings at a time, across the whole home and in a fixed order.

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“Keep only those things that speak to your heart. Then take the plunge and discard all the rest. By doing this, you can reset your life and embark on a new lifestyle.”Marie Kondo, founder of the KonMari Method®
  1. 1

    Every garment

    All clothing, including seasonal and special-occasion pieces, followed by shoes, handbags, jewellery and accessories.

  2. 2

    Every shelf

    Cookbooks, art and coffee-table books, magazines, and the CDs and DVDs kept alongside them.

  3. 3

    Every document

    Legal documents, statements, bills, warranties and manuals, together with loose notes, invitations and cards.

  4. 4

    Everything else

    The miscellany of kitchen, bathroom, office and garage: the broadest category by far, taken one sub-category at a time.

  5. 5

    What you treasure

    Photographs, letters and keepsakes come last, once your sense of what sparks joy has been refined on everything else.

The six rules of tidying

  1. 1Commit yourself to tidying up.
  2. 2Imagine your ideal lifestyle before you begin.
  3. 3Finish letting go first; storage comes after.
  4. 4Tidy by category, not by location.
  5. 5Follow the right order: clothes, books, papers, komono, sentimental.
  6. 6Ask yourself of each item: does it spark joy?

What makes it different

You decide what to keep, not what to throw away

The question is always the same: does this spark joy, or serve the life you want? What does, you keep; what does not, you thank for its service and let go.

Storage is the last step, not the first

No boxes, baskets or labels until every category is complete. Once you know exactly what you own, the right storage becomes obvious, and is very often already in the house.

A marathon, not a sprint

The method is designed as one complete tidying of the home, carried out steadily over a number of months rather than as a quick fix of a single wardrobe. Done once and done thoroughly, it does not need repeating.

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Services

Home consultancy, workshops and domestic helper training.

At the heart of Tidy Bayti is the home consultancy, a one-on-one tidying journey through all five categories of belongings. Alongside it, the KonMari Method® workshop gives groups a two-hour introduction to the method, and domestic helper training is available to clients once their own journey is complete. Every enquiry begins with a free 30-minute call, followed by a home visit to assess the actual situation and talk through what you want to achieve. Pricing depends on the home and the scope of the work, and is quoted once I have seen the home.

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One-on-one

KonMari® Home Consultancy

A one-on-one tidying journey made up of a series of sessions in your home, on a schedule we agree together. In each session we work side by side for four to six hours; over the journey as a whole we move through all five categories, item by item, until every belonging has been considered and has a home.

Where
In your home
Session length
4 to 6 hours each
Rhythm
1 to 2 sessions a week
Typical journey length
3 to 12 months in total

The journey concerns your own belongings. Shared household items are included where the decision is yours; tidying the belongings of other household members is not part of the service.

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Group workshop

KonMari Method® Workshop

An introduction to the KonMari Method® for a group of friends, family or colleagues, at your home or workplace: the principles behind the method, a folding demonstration with hands-on practice, and time for questions. It works just as well as a coffee morning or afternoon tea as it does as a team session at the office.

Where
Your home or venue
Length
2 hours
Format
Talk, demonstration, practice
For
Friends, family or colleagues
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Clients only

Domestic Helper Training

Available to clients who have completed their tidying journey with Tidy Bayti. I train your domestic helper in the systems set up during your journey: the folding, where each item belongs and why, and the daily routine, so that the home is kept the way you arranged it.

Where
In your home
Available
After your completed journey

Arranged directly with existing clients.

How it works

How a home consultancy journey unfolds.

  1. 1

    An initial call

    A free 30-minute call in which we talk about your home, what you would like to change and whether the method is right for you. There is no obligation.

  2. 2

    Your ideal lifestyle

    Before the home visit, I ask you to put together a mood board of your ideal lifestyle: how you would like your home to look and feel, and what you want more time for. It becomes the reference point for the whole journey.

  3. 3

    A home visit

    If we decide to go ahead, I visit your home for approximately one hour to assess the actual situation, go through your mood board and talk in more depth about what you want to achieve. The visit is charged separately, and the quote for your journey follows from it.

  4. 4

    Sessions at your pace

    Each session lasts four to six hours. Most clients schedule one or two a week, and a complete journey usually takes three to twelve months, not counting holidays and travel, when we pause.

  5. 5

    Category by category

    Clothes first, sentimental items last. Letting go always comes before storage, so that by the end the right storage is obvious.

  6. 6

    A home that stays tidy

    Once every category is complete, everything has a home and daily tidying takes very little time. During the journey your domestic helper joins sessions only when required or requested; clients who wish can add domestic helper training afterwards.

Plan ahead

How long might my journey take?

Your home
How much do you own?
Sessions a week
6–12months of tidyingat two sessions of 4 to 6 hours a week

An indication only, based on journeys to date. Holidays and travel pause the journey and are not counted; the actual schedule is agreed at the first session.

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About Tidy Bayti

The story behind Tidy Bayti.

Founded in 2019, Tidy Bayti brings the KonMari Method® to homes in Bahrain. It is led by its founder, Wiebke Buelow, the first and only certified Master KonMari® Consultant in Bahrain.

The aim from the start has been to help people in Bahrain begin their own KonMari® journey and change the way they live at home. I am German, and Bahrain has been home to my husband, our son, our dog and me since 2008. Before Tidy Bayti, my career was in the corporate world in Bahrain and Dubai, in project management and business development.

My own journey began with a friend's Instagram post about her decluttering. I had never heard of Marie Kondo, but I was so taken with her progress that I ordered the first book and read it in two days, something that had not happened with any book since I became a mother. I knew how quickly a home can tip into chaos once children arrive, so I set myself a clear target: to finish my own journey before we moved into our new home.

Friends asked why a German who was already organised would need a method at all. It was only in doing it that I realised how much I had kept that no longer sparked joy, and how much of the calm I was looking for it was costing me.

The move was the smoothest we have ever had. Since then we have more time as a family, fewer arguments and no more searching, because every item in our home has a home. My husband, sceptical at first, has tidied his own belongings too. That change, and the response from friends and family, turned a passion into a profession.

Client stories

In their words.

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I am so pleased with the results of my KonMari journey with Tidy Bayti! It has been an intense experience, with many overwhelming moments and some big life decisions made on the way. Wiebke helped me to stay focused during the whole process and guided me on what to consider while making decisions. Now I know my place inside out and there are no more panicky moments of not finding things when I need them. The kids are also involved in keeping the house tidy now. They know where each of their toys should go and we can make tidy-up time a fun game every evening.
Family of 4Mum of 2 toddlers, Bahrain
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Tidy Bayti is taking the organization of your home to a different level thanks to a thorough application of the KonMari Method® in a very approachable way. She is extremely professional, punctual and organized and gets things done, including those you thought would never happen! The tidying journey is a tricky one where you often feel you need someone to hold your hand; she does. It is quite a challenge and a journey, but it feels so good once it is done you will honestly wonder why you didn't look for her service earlier.
Family of 3Mum of 1 toddler, Bahrain
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I had a great experience tidying up my home and belongings with the KonMari Method® with the knowledgeable help of Tidy Bayti. It was not only a tidying and decluttering exercise but a truly cathartic experience. Wiebke coached me on how to know and feel which things don't spark joy and how to respectfully let them go. It was an intense few days, but the result was a tidy, clean home with belongings that I cherish and use, each in its own place. Thank you Tidy Bayti!
Empty nestersMum of 5, Dubai
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Thanks to Tidy Bayti's advice I've shelved years, more than a decade, of paperwork that had lain dormant, neatly sorted in folders and cupboards I had turned a blind eye to for years, worried I would one day need them. They included memories of difficult experiences and tough life lessons: lease documents, employment contracts, old relationships. I embraced releasing them. I was so glad to say thanks for the stories and the memories and to let go of the physical papers. Turns out I don't need them and won't need them! Most surprising is that the process was way more fun and easier than I expected, and liberating. Permission to take the path is the first step. Go on the journey of enquiry and be open to what might happen.
Family of 4Mum of 2 toddlers, Bahrain
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Wiebke has completely reimagined my wardrobe space. I can see everything, and that's saying a lot because I have so much stuff. I can easily access my things and come up with outfits quickly! I'm more excited to go find something to wear. She breathed new life into my clothes and bags. I feel like everything is new again! Her ability to find a place and categorize is uncanny. She finds uses for just about anything. I love and admire her creativity and problem-solving skills. I find myself sometimes just sitting in my walk-in closet relaxing because it's so calming and soothing to be there now!
Family of 4Mum of 2 toddlers, Bahrain
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There is a skill to tidying up, and tidying up requires understanding how you are wired. Sometimes we are holding on to things because of an outdated wiring system in our head, and I personally needed support and supervised guidance for these blind spots. I had gone through a Marie Kondo tidying process before, and as I got better at decluttering, that's when I realized I needed a professional, because what was left was hard for me to deal with alone. Wiebke brought the whole space to another level of clear and tidy. I am honored to have had the guidance of Tidy Bayti because I got to work with a tidying-up legend. I got to tidy up with a Master.
Family homeSingle woman, Bahrain
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I received a Tidy Bayti gift voucher. What a wonderful gift! Wiebke came and made the whole process as simple as possible. I'm so pleased with the result. Packing for travel takes much less time and getting dressed for work is a breeze. Thank you so much for a life-changing service!
Family of 4Mum of 2 teenagers, Bahrain
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What can I say, you have to try it. I am hooked. The amount of stuff I decided not to keep was frightening and, to be perfectly honest, I admit shameful. And I am still decluttering; it is seriously addictive. The difference it makes to you as a person cannot be articulated enough. And Wiebke, what a fantastic non-judgemental person who does not stop while she is with you, what great positive energy. I thoroughly, thoroughly recommend!
ApartmentSingle woman, Bahrain
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The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and Wiebke helped me take it. I really don't know how to express my gratitude for her professionalism, her discretion and, most importantly, her smile. It wasn't easy, but it was worth it, and I am so thankful for her hard work and support at every single step of the KonMari Method, a truly cathartic journey. Wiebke helped me through a very special period in my life. Now my mind is like my home: everything in place. Confident to take the next step.
ApartmentSingle woman, Bahrain
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FAQ

Before you begin.

The questions that come up on almost every first call.

Ask something else
How is the KonMari Method® different from other tidying methods?
  • Trust your feelings. One question decides everything: does it spark joy? You keep what does, and what serves the life you want.
  • Tidy by category, not by room. The same kind of item is usually stored in several places. Gathering it all shows you the true volume.
  • Storage is secondary. Finish letting go first. Storage stays temporary until every category is complete.
  • All at once, once and for all. A special, one-time series of sessions finished within months, not a quick wardrobe fix.
  • The KonMari® fold. Items stand upright, on edge, in a row, so nothing is squashed and you see everything.
  • Respect for your belongings. Gratitude runs through the method, from greeting your home to thanking what you let go.
I'm tidy but my spouse is messy and not interested. What can I do?

This is a very common experience. The method asks you to focus on your own belongings first and to accept your partner's values. The changes that follow your own journey tend to have a positive effect on the people around you. As Marie Kondo puts it, tidying is contagious.

Is cleaning included?

Tidying deals with objects; cleaning deals with dirt. Tidy Bayti is about decluttering and organising your home and belongings. Cleaning is not part of the service, but I am happy to help you find a professional cleaning agency if you need one.

I don't want to become a minimalist. Is KonMari® still for me?

What the KonMari Method® and minimalism share is that great value is placed on the things you decide to keep. With less around you, you can finally pay attention to them. The big difference: the method sets no limit on how much you keep. If colourful socks spark joy, keep more than one pair.

Do I really need a consultant to tidy?

Do you need a personal trainer to do your sit-ups? Probably not; you know how they work. It is the same with tidying. Anyone can follow the method alone, but it takes honesty with yourself, stamina and the will to keep going when other things try to take over. If you would rather have support and guidance along the way, a consultant is the right choice.

My biggest problem is the kids' stuff. Can we tidy their things too?

The method does not recommend tidying the belongings of children above the age of three or four without their consent. Children know what is theirs, and we respect what sparks joy for them. I recommend tidying their things after you have finished your own journey. Most children show interest along the way and are happy to tidy their own belongings, with or without help depending on age. The same goes for other family members.

Do I need to read Marie Kondo's books first?

No. As your consultant I walk you through the entire process and never leave you in the dark. If you want to read one of her books or listen to an audiobook before or during your journey, it will add inspiration, but it is not required.

I'm organised but own a lot. Can we work on just one category or room?

Room-by-room and season-by-season approaches are usually why success is short-lived and clutter returns. The method works on all your belongings, in order. That said, if one category (other than sentimental items) is clearly the easiest for you to joy-check, we can make an exception and start there.

How long does a tidying journey take?

It is personal and depends on how much you own and how much time you can give. Sessions run four to six hours, and one or two a week is recommended. Most clients want to finish quickly; three to twelve months is typical, not counting holidays and travel, when the journey pauses. We agree the detailed schedule together at the start and adjust as we go. The planner under How it works gives a first indication.

What does it cost?

Every home and every journey is different, so there is no price list. After a free 30-minute call, I visit your home for approximately one hour to assess the actual situation and talk in more depth; this visit is charged separately. The quote for your journey follows from that visit.

Downloads

Helpful guides and templates.

A small collection of printable guides and templates for the home, free for personal use.

Contact

Start with a conversation.

Tell me a little about your home and what you would like to change, and I will be in touch to arrange a free 30-minute call.

Email

Instagram

@tidybayti

Tidying ideas, folding techniques and before-and-afters, several times a week. Messages welcome.

Office

Office 311, Building 44, Road 50, Block 426
Jid Hafs, Kingdom of Bahrain

Sessions take place in your home.

What happens next

I will be in touch to arrange your free 30-minute call. If we decide to go ahead, the next step is a home visit.

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