When
you’re overwhelmed by the mess in your closet, it can be
frustrating and depressing. Not to worry, there are some simple tips
that can help you get your
closet organizing done
without too much
stress!
First, weed out those clothes that can be
donated or thrown away, and do it right away. Don’t let them
hang around for a long time – take them straight outside to
your car’s trunk, and drop them off the next time
you’re out doing errands.
Next, organize your garments. Separate the
shoes from the handbags from the short hanging garments (shirts,
jackets, pants folded over the hanger) from the long hanging garments
(dresses, long skirts, pants hung from the cuff).
Determine if you have
enough clothing that you need to make arrangements for out of season
storage. This can be up high on a shelf or in a separate closet or
storage space (e.g., the basement).
Hanging the garments is the first step in
putting your closet back together when you’re closet
organizing. Arrange them by outfit or by type of garment, whichever
works best for you is the right way.
If you’re in a typical
closet with shelving the builder put in, you’ll likely end up
with much more long hanging space than you need. You can utilize this
wasted space in several ways.
If you need more room to hang your
shorter garments, purchase a rod doubler (
www.organize.com). This will
instantly double your hanging space!
If you need space for folded
garments, shoes, or purses, however, you can also purchase a canvas or
plastic shelf set that will hang from the rod. You have so many options
that are less expensive than redoing the whole closet.
For shoes, purchase shoe racks that can line
the floor underneath your hanging garments. You can also line your
shelves with shoe boxes or bins, and put a hanging shoe rack on the
back of your door. Similar options are available for purses and larger
handbags.
Lastly, add accessory holders, like tie
racks, hooks for bags, and scarf hangers. With a little shopping and a
lot of ingenuity, your closet organizing experience will be a cinch.