9 Closet Organization Tips For Any Wardrobe
Out of all the places in your home, closets tend to get the messiest. It’s the perfect place to stash away all your miscellaneous items, and just one wardrobe crisis can wreak havoc with things thrown everywhere.
Luckily, just a little bit of decluttering and organizing can go a long way. We rounded up 9 closet organization tips that work for any wardrobe.
Declutter it
The first step to an organized closet is to remove unnecessary things to free up more space. For each item, evaluate whether you wish to keep it, showcase it, mend it, relocate it, trash it, donate it, or prepare it for resale.
For items you wish to keep, we recommend sorting them by season so you can rotate your wardrobe every few months. After all, there’s no need to have your winter jackets showcased in the heat of summer.
Go back to the basics
Once you’ve eliminated clutter, take a look at the current setup of your closet. Are you using the right hangers for your clothes? Are your drawers too overcrowded? Can you never find the accessories you’re looking for? It might be time to go back to the basics. We recommend upgrading your folding technique to maximize drawer space, purchasing thin velvet hangers to ensure items don’t fall, investing in special hangers for items like scarves and bags, and hanging go-to pants instead of stashing them in drawers where they can easily get wrinkled.
Invest in organizing systems
There are a lot of amazing space-saving systems on the market, and we recommend purchasing ones that work for you. Some of our favorites include hanging shelf organizers, installing drawers and shelving, putting dressers under hanging clothes to maximize space, and utilizing storage boxes.
Consider a capsule wardrobe
Capsule wardrobes are a great way to keep your closet looking organized year-round. A capsule wardrobe consists of relatively neutral clothing items that easily mix and match and never go out of style. Not only does a capsule wardrobe elevate your style, but it saves major space by eliminating clothes you rarely wear from your closet.
Embrace vacuum sealing
If you have many seasonal items, we recommend using a vacuum sealer to really save some space. You can then store your vacuumed-sealed items on the very top shelf or put them into storage until you’re ready to wear them again. This works great for items out of season or things you rarely wear but might want to keep for special occasions.
Use labels
Don’t underestimate the power of a labeling system! There’s nothing worse than forgetting where that one specific item is and creating a mess going through every drawer and bin to find it. We recommend labeling everything and keeping items in their correct place.
Don’t forget your shoes
Don't let your shoes pile up on the floor after all your hard work organizing your clothes and accessories! Luckily there are a lot of shoe organizing solutions, including shoe racks, over-the-door shoe organizers, hanging organizers, stackable containers, cubbies, and more.
Add a resale, trash, and donate bin next to the laundry hamper
Instead of waiting until spring cleaning rolls around every year, we recommend always having a bin for items you wish to resale, trash, or donate right next to your laundry hamper. This way, you can remove items every time the bin gets full, saving you valuable time later on and keeping your closet decluttered year-round.
Hire a professional organizer
Do you dread having to organize your closet? A professional home organizer will get your closet looking immaculate in no time. The best part is– you don’t even have to lift a finger.
Services like Luxury Pro Organizer will declutter and organize your entire closet for you and return as many times as you need. Want to learn more?
