Organizing Your Closet

A closet is something we often neglect when we get busy. As we approach a new year, it is a time for resolutions, a time to tackle things we want to change. This is a great time to organize our closets and get the necessary space we need. So how do we take on this project? Here are some tips on how to get that closet organized.

Declutter

A good first step for organizing anything is decluttering. Whether that means taking all the clothes and other items out first, or just going through the racks to find things you don’t need anymore, you need to make space. Depending on how big the closet is, consider taking an hour or two to go through all the items in the closet first. Take an honest look at the clothes and if you haven’t worn them for a year or more, get rid of them.

Create levels 

A good tip is to store your most used and worn clothing and accessories on eye level, less-used items below eye level and the least-used items up high. This can also help next year when you are organizing again and decide if those items stored up high are worth keeping.

Shelving

A good way to maximize space, even in a smaller closet, is to create shelving. Whether you create the shelves yourself, or have them made by someone else, these not only give you more real estate in your closet, but can be an investment when selling a house.

Create a space for individual items

Make one area for items that need to be hung such as suits, dresses and dress shirts. For folded items, use slide out storage boxes and use boxes for odds and ends. When you have a place for everything, you will know where to put them when you are done with them.

Built-In Closet

Consider making a built-in closet to meet the needs of your space. If you have more shoes, or jewelry or clothes, you can customize the way your closet works and maximize the use of your space.

Hangers

Hangers are a necessary part of the closet, but they can get overwhelming. Consider using matching hangers that will give your closet a clean look and will hold up well.

Shelf Dividers

Shelf dividers can be a simple, yet effective way to break up a larger shelf or space. It can allow you to stack higher and keep items separate from each other.

Doors

You don’t always have to use doors on a closet. Especially when living in a smaller space, you might want to get a curtain or a screen to cover the closet. Then you won’t have to deal with the swinging door.

Closets are an overlooked space in a home, a place where stacks of things are stuffed when guests come. Take care of your closets, clean them out and organize them from time to time and they can give you more of the space that you need.

https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/20-ways-to-organize-your-bedroom-closet-43236

https://www.homes.com/blog/2012/01/closet-organization-ideas/