Meet Kristen - Founder & Lead Organizer

At Simplified by Stokes, we believe your home should feel like a reflection of your best life—calm, curated, and effortlessly functional.

We take a thoughtful, personalized approach to every space, understanding your lifestyle, your routines, and what truly matters to you. From there, we create tailored solutions that simplify your home while elevating your everyday experience.

Our signature process—Shed. Sort. Simplify in Style.—guides every transformation. We begin by helping you thoughtfully release what no longer serves you, then organize and refine what remains, and finally implement beautifully streamlined systems designed to bring both function and elevated style into your home.

With a compassionate, judgment-free approach, we transform your spaces into refined, purposeful environments—so you can live with more clarity, comfort, and joy.

Founded by Kristen Stokes, Simplified by Stokes is backed by trusted industry experience and meaningful partnerships. Kristen serves as President of the Minnesota chapter of the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA) and is an active board member, staying at the forefront of design and staging trends. She is a Brand Ambassador for The Container Store, a Trusted Partner of Scherer Brothers Custom Closets, and a multi-time featured presenter on Twin Cities Live—bringing expert insight, real-world solutions, and elevated design to every client experience.