Our Story
Functional Spaces makes organization simple, achievable and enjoyable – one decision at a time.
We’re here to tackle it together, all the way. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by yourbelongings, navigating an inherited property, or embarking on a move, our tailored processwill shift your space – and life – into newfound calm and intentionality. Time to reconnectwith your sense of home and revitalize the moments you spend in it.
Organized living inspires freedom with lasting impact – and you deserve it.
We’re people-first professional organizers; some call us
‘Space Therapists’
MÉLANIE HIGUCHI
“Every journey to organization is an honour to share. This is what I’m meant to do!”
Mélanie lives by the same organization philosophy that she shares with her clients. To her, ahouse becomes a home when every item brings happiness and feels simple to maintain.Mélanie transforms her clients’ spaces into sanctuaries for rest, rejuvenation, peace andhealth, finding deep fulfilment in the collaborative process.
Mélanie originally hails from Ontario and spent a stint in Vancouver before making Calgaryher home. She explored numerous career paths, gaining experience in systems and peopleas a clinic manager for nearly a decade. Upon discovering her heart’s work, Mélanie becamea Trained Professional Organizer through Professional Organizers in Canada (POC). She isalso a former POC Calgary Chapter Executive and National Board Member.
When she’s not organizing, Mélanie savours time with her husband and friends overcooking, baking, coffee and wine dates at her favourite local digs; as a Lyme diseasewarrior, people and experiences are #1 on her priority list. A adventurous soul with Frenchheritage, Mélanie dreams of travelling back to France which is one of her top destinations.She also finds great joy in being an Auntie. Just when you thought Mélanie couldn’t getmore organized – she has a ‘store cupboard’ in her home to support her love of canning.
HEATHER SCHMIDT
“When my clients open their homes, they open their hearts. I’m grateful to do what I do!”
Heather has long been passionate about supporting others to achieve home organization.To Heather, when a house becomes a home, it brings an all-encompassing sense of easeand freedom. Newfound physical, mental and emotional space sparks the ability to enjoyfamily time and explore new interests – a result she is honoured to facilitate.
Heather is a born and raised Calgarian. She earned a Bachelor of Management Degreefrom the University of Lethbridge and an Energy Asset Management Diploma from theSouthern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). She is proud to be a Trained ProfessionalOrganizer through Professional Organizers in Canada (POC); she is also a former POCCalgary Chapter Executive and National Board Member.
Give Heather a cup of coffee, her yoga mat and a side of Netflix, and she’s in heaven! Offhours, you can find her making memories with her family members and fur baby, whetherit’s on a road trip or lounging around home. Heather is also Functional Space’s residentsongbird, welcoming a full band (including a few of her nearest and dearest friends andfamily members) for jam sessions in her garage. Her artists on repeat? Fleetwood Mac andAlannis Morisette.
We understand that when you feel overpowered by your belongings, the overwhelm carries beyond your home. Let’s reach the calm, comfort and clarity you crave, together.