This morning I woke up bright and early, well before 6 am. Closets were on my mind. Not that mine need any cleaning, as I am always sorting through them. I think closets kind of represent our lives and what is going on. Having a super organized closet does not make a perfect life, but it is one less thing to stress about!
If your closet needs help, here are some simple steps..
-Take everything out, kind of a pain, but easier to work with an empty space.
-Think about what you want where--i.e. I share a walk-in closet with my husband, so he has his section and I have mine--they don't intermingle!
-I also have shelves for shoes, hat boxes, purses, old Vogue magazines, etc.
-It is a great time while everything is out to think about painting your closet--I need to do this!
Make it like a little show room in a store :)
Or even just wall paper or fabric on the wall can really transform the space.
-While you have everythng out, go through it all. Decide what you really want and still wear, try things on, and get rid of the rest. There are some things you won't wear often, like a formal dress, but if it still fits and you still really like it, keep it..otherwise think it over..some things just fade away in a closet never to be seen again. My main thing is always getting rid of things. It is the one way to not have a closet, let alone a house, filled with clutter.
Sell what you don't want, or give it away to charity--but make sure it does not now go into a box into the garage!
-Get small bins or other organizing elements for your closet if you need them. I have little fabric boxes to hold things like hats and scarfs, and also round hat boxes which I love.
-It really makes a difference to have consistent hangers--the same style and color. i.e. don't mix wire dry cleaner hangers, with wood, with black plastic, and some other colors in there. I used to break this rule, and now I cannot imagine such a closet. The other day my eye caught some black hangers in my closet--my husband had taken them from the entry way closet--where they are meant to be...so no no, those had to be put back.
Hang them all going the same WAY. It really makes a big visual difference.
-For shoes, there are many options, depending on your set up. Shoe boxes (clear are best I think) shoes shelves (I have this) over the door shoe racks, etc..please don't throw them in a pile on the floor, and have a consistent spot for each pair, like a little parking spot! One time someone I used to work with packed a black and a brown shoe when we went on a trip, that is beyond my comprehension!
-If you have a walk in, have a small chair, you will use it all the time.
-Mirrors are great--they fit great in a walk in, or can go on a door. Depending on your closet, have a mirror within close range.
-When arranging your clothes, do it with order. I arrange mine by type, long sleeves, short sleeves, tank tops, sweaters, button down sweaters, skirts, skirt suits, pants and jeans, dresses, coats, formal dresses--like my shoes, everything knows where it "parks." Keep it consistent, it will look far better, and you will always know where everything is.
-Have a few fun elements, like little photos, something that makes you smile. Our closet is a big part of the beginning of our day. It "houses" you in many ways, so treat it well!
If your closet needs help, here are some simple steps..
-Take everything out, kind of a pain, but easier to work with an empty space.
-Think about what you want where--i.e. I share a walk-in closet with my husband, so he has his section and I have mine--they don't intermingle!
-I also have shelves for shoes, hat boxes, purses, old Vogue magazines, etc.
-It is a great time while everything is out to think about painting your closet--I need to do this!
Make it like a little show room in a store :)
Or even just wall paper or fabric on the wall can really transform the space.
-While you have everythng out, go through it all. Decide what you really want and still wear, try things on, and get rid of the rest. There are some things you won't wear often, like a formal dress, but if it still fits and you still really like it, keep it..otherwise think it over..some things just fade away in a closet never to be seen again. My main thing is always getting rid of things. It is the one way to not have a closet, let alone a house, filled with clutter.
Sell what you don't want, or give it away to charity--but make sure it does not now go into a box into the garage!
-Get small bins or other organizing elements for your closet if you need them. I have little fabric boxes to hold things like hats and scarfs, and also round hat boxes which I love.
-It really makes a difference to have consistent hangers--the same style and color. i.e. don't mix wire dry cleaner hangers, with wood, with black plastic, and some other colors in there. I used to break this rule, and now I cannot imagine such a closet. The other day my eye caught some black hangers in my closet--my husband had taken them from the entry way closet--where they are meant to be...so no no, those had to be put back.
Hang them all going the same WAY. It really makes a big visual difference.
-For shoes, there are many options, depending on your set up. Shoe boxes (clear are best I think) shoes shelves (I have this) over the door shoe racks, etc..please don't throw them in a pile on the floor, and have a consistent spot for each pair, like a little parking spot! One time someone I used to work with packed a black and a brown shoe when we went on a trip, that is beyond my comprehension!
-If you have a walk in, have a small chair, you will use it all the time.
-Mirrors are great--they fit great in a walk in, or can go on a door. Depending on your closet, have a mirror within close range.
-When arranging your clothes, do it with order. I arrange mine by type, long sleeves, short sleeves, tank tops, sweaters, button down sweaters, skirts, skirt suits, pants and jeans, dresses, coats, formal dresses--like my shoes, everything knows where it "parks." Keep it consistent, it will look far better, and you will always know where everything is.
-Have a few fun elements, like little photos, something that makes you smile. Our closet is a big part of the beginning of our day. It "houses" you in many ways, so treat it well!
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