How to Organize Your Closets - 7 Simple Techniques

 

How to Organize Your Closet; 7 Simple Techniques

1. Use matching hangers - it will give your closet a polished feel. For this project we chose basic natural wood hangers from the Container Store.
2. Use bins and baskets; keep things off the floor yet easily accessible. Here we re-purposed what the client already had and added some whimsy and color with the large Firenze open bin in green from the Container Store. 
   
3. Use a shoe rack to create a designated parking space for your shoes. We chose the white mesh stacking shoe shelf also from you guessed it, out favorite organizing store, the Container Store.
4. Sort collectibles by type; Keep like items together
5. Maximize verticle space - use tops of closets for seasonal and infrequently used items. 
6.  Reclaim valuable closet real estate - use compartmentalized hanging storage for clothing such as sweaters and t-shirts rather than hanging them. We chose the Verde 6 compartment hanging sweater bag from the Container Store.   
7. Declutter regularly - by decluttering your closets on a regular basis you will . A good rule of thumb is to do it seasonally.   

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