A Guide to Getting Your Closet in Order
Closets are a handy home for clothing, shoes, and accessories, but when items become crowded and hard-to-find, it may be time for a closet cleanout. Here, we offer a step-by-step process to decluttering your wardrobe and share tips for finding a stylish storage system that works for you.
Clean out your closet.
First, remove everything from your closet, including anything on the floor or shelves. Dust and wipe down the shelves, and vacuum or sweep and mop the floor to give your belongings a clean home to return to.
Sort your belongings.
Now it’s time to take stock of what you own. Sort items based on use, such as casual t-shirts, professional slacks, or pieces reserved for special occasions. Donate items you no longer use, want, or need, and dispose of damaged clothing. This will free up space in your closet for the things you love and wear.
Create a storage system.
Next, evaluate your empty closet and how the categories you just organized can be stored. Develop a storage system that works for you and your belongings, where everything has a proper place and it can be easily found.
There are many storage solutions you can implement, which include:
- Installing shelving and drawers to offer additional storage
- Displaying shoes on shelves, a shoe rack, or in clear, stackable storage bins
- Using drawer or shelf dividers to separate clothing
- Hanging hats or handbags on hooks, or displaying them decoratively on open shelving
- Utilizing bins and baskets to store loose accessories, with labels so you always know what’s inside
- Investing in good-quality, matching hangers to add a refined touch to your revamped closet
Put everything in its place.
Lastly, put all of your items away in their newly designated spots. Store the items you reach for the most toward the front and tuck low-use items, such as out-of-season clothing, toward the back. Enjoy your fresh and functional closet!
