The sudden need to organize your closet and give a makeover to the space where you store your things can come to you at any time.
Maybe you're preparing for a seasonal wardrobe change, moving house, or starting a new job. Or perhaps you saw a picture of a well-organized closet, or you're simply tired of spending ages in front of your wardrobe every morning wondering why you have so much stuff but nothing to wear.
No matter the reason, it's always a good time to give your closet some love and organize it to make your daily life easier. Plus, it can be the perfect starting point to inspire you to reinvent the rest of your home.
Therefore, we share some simple and practical tips that will help you organize your closet to make it more functional for you.
Get rid of what you don't use or no longer want
Whether you're thinking about a complete renovation or some simple changes to help you better organize your closet, the first step should always be to get rid of what you no longer use or want.
There's no point in wasting time organizing clothes you're not going to wear. So, before doing anything else, take everything out of your closet and evaluate each item to separate what you want to keep from what you don't like, don't use, and no longer want.
Think about the following questions when classifying your clothes, shoes, and other accessories stored in your closet:
Do you still have any?
If not, is it likely to be available soon?
Does that garment fit your current lifestyle?
Is it stained, damaged, or does it already look old?
If so, can it be fixed so you can use it again, and realistically, will you fix it soon?
Separate your clothes by season
As you tackle organizing your closet, keep in mind that the goal isn't just to make it look tidy temporarily, but to make it more functional for good. Imagine opening your closet every day and being able to quickly choose the right clothes to wear without feeling frustrated.
One of the quickest and most practical ways to achieve this is by separating your clothes by season. This means keeping everything you can wear now within easy reach in the most accessible part of your closet. The rest can be stored in space-saving bags and placed on the top shelves or in more difficult-to-reach areas of your wardrobe. As the name suggests, these bags allow you to save space in your closet by compressing the clothes you store inside.
For example, in summer you can store all your thick sweaters, jackets and boots, to have shorts, dresses, t-shirts and light sweaters readily available.
Replace your closet accessories
Accessories like clothes hangers, drawer dividers, tie racks, and belt rackscan instantly make your closet look much better. But be sure to choose the right ones. To avoid making your closet look too cluttered, opt for simple, neutral-looking accessories, whether they're transparent or made of wood.
Organize your clothes into categories
When you start hanging your clothes back up, don't do it randomly. Organize your closet so that all your pants are together, as well as your skirts, dresses, blouses, and so on. Within those categories, arrange the clothes by color. Similarly, depending on the different activities you need to dress for, it might be helpful to keep your formal clothes together on one side and your casual clothes on the other, and so on.
To make this clothing sorting activity more fun, try this: imagine your closet is a clothing store. If you were shopping, how would you like your different options arranged? By color? By type of garment? What would help reduce the time you spend looking for an item and make it faster to get exactly what you want?
If your closet lacks shelves, rods, and other spaces to better organize your clothes by category, you could consider purchasing a modular closet that you can adjust to your size and needs.
Add labels to easily find everything you stored in boxes
Once you've sorted your clothes, shoes, and accessories into similar categories, take the time to label everything you've stored in plastic boxes or drawers. This will allow you to easily find what you've stored in those containers that you'll place on the top shelves of your closet.
Store your things intelligently
Storage items can be deceptive: they all seem useful in the store, but at home they often end up making the closet feel even more disorganized than it already was.
However, if you choose the products carefully, according to the specific needs of your wardrobe, they are very practical and will turn your space into an organized and happy place.
Before buying anything, make a note of what you want to improve in your closet. For example, if you have a lot of scarves or belts, the right hanger can keep them organized and in place.
The same goes for your shoes. If they're always scattered all over your closet floor, you should consider getting an organizer that hangs on your closet door or one of the interior rods.
The idea is for you to find all those opportunities and look for the right product. There are a wide variety of closet organizers that will allow you to keep your clothes, bags, and other accessories perfectly organized.
Consider installing drawers
You can also consider installing drawers inside your closet. Not only will they serve as storage, but you can also use the top to place jewelry boxes or organizers for your most frequently used cosmetics. Keep in mind that the top of your drawers will become a sort of shelf or rack, so be careful not to use it to pile things up and create clutter.
Keeping your closet organized will always be an ongoing process, as you'll always be adding new clothes and shoes, but there are certain things you can do to ensure it's never chaotic again and that you can easily find the clothes you need to get dressed.
By following these 7 simple tips for organizing your closet, you'll be all set. It might take a little time, but rest assured it will be worth every minute.
It's always a good time to reinvent your home and enjoy all its spaces, including your closet!
Takenfrom The Home Depot
