The Ultimate Guide to Achieving an Organized Closet

The Ultimate Guide to Achieving an Organized Closet There are numerous disadvantages to having a messy closet from finding the right clothes in the morning to thinking you are losing it because that blouse you know you have is nowhere to be found. Do not worry! Your closet will not drive you mad, at least not literally. However, disorganization can contribute to higher levels of stress and distraction which is all the more reason to follow the steps outlined in this ultimate closet organization guide. A Place for Everything and Everything in Its Place It is time to closely examine your closet and the items you keep in it. Regular house cleaning and organizing is common sense and vital to keeping it tidy. If you have not performed a good cleaning in a while, setup a time and do not hesitate to jump right in. Some experts suggest taking everything out which is a good way to sort all your clothing and see how much available space you really have. Closet Clean Up If you are able to overcome your primary emotions (sentiment/wants), and attempt to look at the closet from a rationale viewpoint, the decision making process will be much easier. De-cluttering is a necessary step towards achieving your dream closet. Divide your clothes into four groups: Throwing Away Reconsider after Initial Sort Keeping Donating Solid Closet System MAMae The secret behind every organized closet is having an optimized system (the secret is now out). This is vital for limited spaces. If you want to create a user-friendly and efficient closet, you need some serious planning. It will also assist in making regular cleaning and organizing easy to perform. Take into consideration the size and shape of the space and adjust your needs/wants as necessary. Some smart home improvement choices include: Dresser Shelving Bench Roughly divide your closet into two zones: Easy Access Hard to Reach Areas Position the items that you use on a daily basis at eye-level. The less-used stuff should go up on higher shelves. Storage Solutions Before you go shopping for storage solutions, you really need to review your needs. Stick with the essentials such as hangers and drawers for the fold-able items. Here are some other options to consider: Shelves Open shelving will save you time when browsing through your clothing in the morning. Do not go to extremes though because it may achieve the opposite effect. Shelves can take up most of your precious space and make cleaning a real challenge. Use dividers like colorful storage boxes if you have the space. Containers You have a variety of choices that should easily suit the design of your closet. Bins and baskets are perfect for grab-and-go items like underclothes, socks, scarfs, or other miscellaneous items. If you have a lot of boxes make sure to label them. Use these storage solutions wisely. Racks Not all closets are made equal. If your place is tiny, take advantage of the vertical space. Hanging racks and closet armoires will maximize the storage area. You can use it to store belts and jewelry. Hangers Invest in good quality and uniform hangers. This is a small detail that makes a huge difference. Toss away the cheap dry cleaning hangers and replace them with solid ones. They will preserve your clothes and will add a classy touch to your closet. Clothes Organization The simplest and most practical way to an efficient closet system is to corral like items together. This is similar to the way you sort file folders by date, name, etc. Group your clothes in terms of style, uses, colors and occasions. Have a system and you will not waste anymore time hunting for an outfit. Closet Features You should treat your closet as any other room. No matter how amazing your closet design is, your efforts will be futile if you do not take the time to keep it clean and organized. Features to add to your closet: Fresh Coat of Paint Lighting Shelf Lighting Full Feature Mirror COLDWELL Www.sellingwarnerrobins.com (478) 960-8055 (C) / (478) 953-8595 x227 (0) www.coldwellbankerssk.com BANKER O SSK, REALTORS Source: http://sellingwarnerrobins.com/2015/04/ultimate-closet-organization-guide/