Organzing A Closet

BEDROOM CLOSETS

Closets will always vary according to size, shelving, and content. When it comes to clothes the number one thing you can do is purge out old items and/or do seasonal bins to take out the items you don't wear during summer/winter. If you get lost as to whether or not to get rid of an item, ask yourself when you wore it last. Do you see yourself wearing it in the next year? Not sure, then turn the hanger backwards, put a label on it, or find a good way for you to recognize if you haven't worn it in a year. If you haven't, it is a good chance you won't in the future and it's time to let it go.

Next, unify your hangers. My preferred hangers are the thin velvet hangers you can get on Amazon or at Costco, due to the fact that you can fit a lot more in your closet by using them. However, I do recognize they don't always hold the heavier items well. The point is to have all the same type of hanger, which will create uniformity in your closet making it look cleaner, as well as preventing frustrating crossovers and tangles with the hangers.

If you have more of a shelving situation than a hanging situation, you can fold your items as shown in the picture to be able to see your items. If the shelves are deep enough, put the items not worn as often in the back. There are also clothing sorters that hold your shirts/pants vertically so when you go to collect an item you can pull it out without messing up the pile. Clothing Sorter

Shoes. I recommend storing expensive shoes in individual bins, fancy shoes in the closet on a shoe shelf so that you can try on what you need to with your outfit, regularly used everyday shoes on a shoe shelf near the door you frequently use, and boots inside or outside the door depending on your home and what season it is.

If you have the space, store anything other than clothes or costumes in another location in your home. This will keep your closet clutter free and focused on the main use. If your bedroom closet is a main storage location, divide up your items into categories, see how many categories you have and measure for bins that will work in that space. Clearly label the bins so you can find what you need when you need it.

If you have more than you can fit, once again consider purging. Remember that it is not your responsibility to house items that were given to you without being asked. Just because your family member gave you something you didn't want, doesn't mean you have to keep it...after all they didn't want to keep it, they just handed the responsibility to you to give it a home. If you have an old trophy, award, drawing from your child or your childhood...take a photo. Unless it is important to you to be able to touch the item and you do pull it out every now and then...there is no reason to keep it. Take a photo and make an album, you will still be able to see it without having the physical item take up the space. You may ask yourself, "Would someone use this if I donated it?" The answer is, you never know. So if it can have a second life, better to donate than throw it out. If you are worried about throwing something away that is not recyclable, reusable, or can be repurposed, then do not worry. All things will end up in the trash one day, and it can be a good reminder of being intentional about what you bring into your house.