When you last finished a load of laundry, did every ounce of you want to avoid your closet because of the mess, clutter, or lack of space? Don’t waste your closet space by throwing everything into a laundry basket or full dresser.
Whether you have a small home or just a narrow closet, learn to maximize the space you have to store your clothes, shoes, and accessories. Read on to learn the essential tips to help you get the most out of your closet space and lessen your storage stress.
Start with Decluttering
The first, and arguably the most painful, of the space-saving tips in your closet is to start with decluttering. Don’t panic over or skip this step, as there’s a simple way to tackle the declutter overhaul.
Take the time to clean your closet by removing the clothes, accessories, and shoes you love and wear frequently. Everything remaining in the closet is not essential, or you are not attached to the article. You can place each piece in a bag to donate, sell, or give away.
Once you have cleaned out the nonessentials, you can place the clothes in the keep pile back into your closet.
Layer Your Hangers
As you begin placing your clothes back into your closet, make your hangers work for you instead of against you.
Find layered hangers to hang multiple pieces of clothing on one hanger. Layered hangers are best for pants and skirts but will save room on a small hanging bar.
You can also use a tool to layer to save space across your closet. These space savers typically have five layered holes to hang multiple hangers for shirts or dresses on one strand. For a short bar to hang your clothing, this hack will grant you more space for hanging items.
Use Under the Bed Storage
Did you find clothing that you were not ready to give away but maybe wear seasonally? Leave that space available in your closet but use storage bins that can slide under beds.
The clothing you do not wear frequently does not need to be in your closet, but you will want to have it organized enough to know where to find it when it’s needed. Find clear plastic bins and label them to know what’s in each one.
Utilize Your Closet Doors
Your closet doors are not there to hide the mess inside. Use the doors to your advantage in your closet redesign.
If you do not have a place to check your outfit from top to bottom, consider adding a hanging mirror to one of your closet doors. The mirror will also create the illusion of a bigger space, serving a dual purpose.
To save space for storage, add hooks to your closet door to hang shoes, hats, or other accessories. Organizing these pieces will also make getting ready that much quicker when they are on display for you to choose from.
Build Storage Under Hanging Clothes
If it feels like there is wasted space under your hanging clothes, use these closet space-saving tips from professionals and build storage in this open space.
Consider building shelving for shoes or drawers for your clothing underneath your hanging clothes. Drawer space is of additional benefit if you have minimal space in your home for a dresser. The extra storage leaves room for less formal clothing that does not need hanging.
In this space, you could also build storage for your shoes. Stop pushing shoes out of your way each time you enter your closet, and add small cubes to hold your numerous pairs.
Make Use of All Space
Do you have clothing or accessories that you only wear at certain times of the year or for special occasions? Add a layer of shelving at the top of your closet to store those items you do not use frequently.
You can incorporate baskets or clear bins to organize these items. Clear storage would allow you to see the contents of each basket without pulling it down each time.
Don’t forget the corners in your closet. Create corner shelves or add smaller hanging rods to make the most of that space. Even small shelves can give you room to place bags or baskets for storage.
Building shelving might be tricky for some. Find experts who focus on designing closets to meet your storage needs, and allow them to build this extra storage space for you.
Display Your Accessories
Take that bulky jewelry box out of your closet, or untangle your accessories from your bathroom drawer and put them on display.
Use any empty wall space to add hooks or shelving to provide an organized location for jewelry, scarves, or hats. Without room to build this storage onto a wall, consider an over-the-door option for a quick hanging display.
Keep Up with Your Closet
Unfortunately, closet maintenance is not like a crockpot. You can’t just set it and go about your business.
Don’t let your hard work go to waste by allowing the closet to get messy again. Make a habit of regularly cleaning and maintaining your space to keep it clean and organized.
Next time you shop and add clothes to your closet, make sure you don’t have anything that needs to be removed to keep it clutter-free. With each season, swap out your wardrobe using the bins you have stored under your bed. Doing so will keep your closet from becoming overstuffed and messy.
Best Use of Your Closet Space
Stop using your closet as a messy catch-all for your clothing and shoes. Take the stress out of laundry day and stop dreading next year’s spring cleaning by optimizing your closet space.
Whether you need to build storage or shelving into your closet or spend some time decluttering and reorganizing, find an expert to take your closet to a new level of functionality. Contact us today to start designing the closet of your dreams.