For some reason, the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about organizing your home is your closet. Nothing beats an efficient and well-organized closet space. Here are some pro-tips for organizing and maximizing your closet spaces.
Pro-Tip #1: Purge. Getting rid of items you don’t need or don’t use is the first step in ‘getting it together’ with a well-organized closet. Begin by looking at each item in your closet. Ask yourself these questions:
- Have I used this in the last 6 months?
- Is this item worn out, broken, or damaged?
When you come across an item you’re not using, or the item is damaged, donate or toss it all together. Items that have been overly used and that are important to you should be replaced.
As you go through your closet space, make three piles: Keep, Donate, and Discard. If you lack the courage or discipline to make these decisions, consider hiring someone to help you with this phase of organizing.
This can be the tough part!
Pro-Tip #2: Survey what‘s left. Once you have your three piles, go ahead and donate and discard the items in those piles. This leaves you to assess what you have left. Begin a list that details what items need to be replaced and what items are missing from your closet. Many people embrace the capsule wardrobe trend. If you are considering this trend, make note of what key pieces you need to anchor your closet.
Pro-Tip #3: Determine what you need for the space to work. If your closet has been in shambles for a long period of time, you may not have the foundation you need to create an organized space. Most new construction homes have large closets with built-in space for organization. You may need to create spaces for your garments and your accessories in order for the space to be functional and remain that way.
Take a step back, take pictures of your space, and sketch out your ideas and vision. Now, find out what you need for the space to work. You can either purchase or get creative and build the needed framework.
Many home goods stores offer closet organizers or containers that make organizing easier. Make a day of visiting sites like Amazon to see what they have to offer. Stores like Home Depot and Homegoods, have all sorts of fun goodies to help get your closet all the way together.
Pro-Tip #4: Let there be light. Nothing is more frustrating than a poorly lit space. You can’t fully appreciate your closet if you can’t see into it. To help solve that problem, there are many sources of battery-operated systems that can enhance your closet. You might consider hiring an electrician to come and illuminate your space with the flick of a switch.
Organizing your closets isn’t as hard as you might think. The actions of purging, donating, and discarding things you just aren’t using makes it possible to showcase the things you love. Your newfound real estate will have you excited and make your morning routine less hectic.
