Closets can get so cluttered, so often, that you just want to ignore it and hope that it will go away. Well, the closet fairy is not likely to visit very soon. So, it’s just time to get a system down that will work for you and your lifestyle. Use these tips to put a strategy into use that will help you get organized and stay that way. After all, what is the use in organizing it once if it’ll just be back to the way that it was within a few weeks? Here in lies the frustration that many people feel when thinking about getting their closets in order. Hopefully these tips will help you!
1) Arrange things so that what you use most is at eye level and in the center of the closet. It makes sense to put the things that you use in the most easily accessible location. By doing so, you rarely will disturb the top, bottom and sides of your closet. This will help you to keep the majority of the closet organized for longer and longer periods of time. It will also help you to know when to get rid of those things that work their way to the back and never get worn.
2) If you need a shelf, just build it. It’s easy to adjust the length of a hanging bar. You can most likely build some shelves or shoe rack yourself, saving a bundle on pricey closet organization systems. Some systems are really inexpensive, too, if you are willing to install them yourself. Wire rack systems are cheap, and you can add to them as time goes on. Installing something like this will give you time to determine what works, what you can do without, and what else you might need. They sell attractive drawers, bins and sliding baskets that work with the system, so it’s easy to spread out the cost and add on later.
3) Come up with a design that is pleasing to the eye. You don’t want your closet to look like a mess even when it’s organized, so avoid putting shelves far apart or making them too deep. Clothing will end up thrown in or stacks of folded clothes will be too high to manage. Creating little cubby areas or using dividers can help you to keep it organized once it’s done.
4) Baskets and bins are all the rage and for good reason. There is nothing quite as useful and versatile that you can use in your closet. They’re even better than drawers for a few reasons. For instance, when you’re folding laundry, you can bring the sock baskets with you. Toss in the socks as you go and they’re essentially already put away. Just toss the basket back on the shelf when you’re done.
5) Use clothes hangers that suit your needs. This can be more important than you think. Hangers can serve a lot of purposes, from making space, to supporting heavier garments. Cedar hangers deodorize your closet while absorbing moisture and repelling pests. When your closet is done, it’ll be easier to maintain than you ever imagined.
About the Author: Ellen Hamm is on the staff of Everything Hangers, a leading online resource for the highest quality clothes hangers, including sturdy metal hangers and cedar hangers. Learn more about our high end hangers at http://www.everythinghangers.com.
