One of the goals of getting your closet organized is keeping it that way. It can be discouraging when you get the closet all set, and then two weeks later find yourself in the same predicament that you started in. If it’s not done just right, it won’t work for you. Finding options that make your closet versatile is a good way to get your closet how you want it and keep it that way.
Sometimes closet organization is an ongoing process. You may get everything done and then realize that your winter clothes don’t fit. You need a system that works for your summer and winter wardrobes. It can be hard to do it in one fail swoop, so you may actually need to test your design on both wardrobes before you settle on a final arrangement.
This is another reason that incorporating versatile accessories will help you to stay organized year round. It can help if your closet adjusts to the seasons like you do. One thing to start with is hooks. Hooks are very useful for summer and winter items. You can hang tote bags, beach bags, beach towels, robes, and more. You may want to install a couple of extra hooks even if you don’t need them now, because eventually you might, and it will be nice to already have them in place.
Retractable valet bars are great closet additions for summer or winter. In the summer, you can hang your beach towel or swimwear on the rod to dry. You can hang wool coats, sweaters and suits to be steamed or brushed. You can use them to set out your clothes that you plan on wearing the next day, or to have an extra hanging place while you’re organizing and rearranging.
If you have drawers in your closet, you can use a drawer organizer to divide your drawer into different sections. You can have sections for mittens, scarves, hats and wool socks during the winter, and then rearrange it to hold swim wear, running socks, and other summer items when the weather turns warm.
One of the most versatile things you can have in your closet is your clothes hangers. Some clothes hangers have cascading hooks, allowing you to pair tops and bottoms. Some hangers have clamps, notches, hanging bars, or shoulders with grips to give you lots of hanger options. You can choose hangers that save space, specialty hangers designed for coats, skirts or pants, and even cedar hangers for keeping your closet fresh and attractive.
Once your closet is outfitted with versatile accessories, it will be so much easier to get it organized and keep it that way.
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.
