Keeping your home clutter-free is a challenge, especially when it comes to your closet! You try to fix it today and end up having the same mess the next day. It is simply exhausting and totally difficult to find a way to really keep everything in your closet organized and clutter-free.
However, we have found 50 simple hacks that you can try to finally move on from a messy closet. Read on and find out the best ways for you to de-clutter your closet in these easy tricks that you probably did not know before!
1. Make good use of baskets
If you have a lot of small items in your closet such as jewelries and accessories, one of the things you can do to still have them without your closet looking too cluttered is by getting baskets. You can throw those small stuff in the baskets but still, your closet will appear clutter-free! You can try some wicker baskets for this purpose.
The benefit of bypass doors is for you to not go from end to end just to have a look at your closet in full. This will save you a lot of time in the mornings!
3. Clothes stacks should be kept intact
One of the hardest things to maintain in a closet is keeping the stacks of clothes intact. They tend to fall over especially when the stack is tall. In order to be not limited by this possibility, whynot add dividers in your closet that will hold the stacks up no matter how tall?
4. Utilize the space underneath your clothes
Underneath your hanged clothes lies a space that you can still utilize. If there is enough space, you can even add a small dresser under your clothes so you can place more things and still have them organized inside your closet.
5. Organize better by adding another layer to your closet
You can add another layer of storage inside your cramped closet. How? Add a hanging organizer! It can hold more clothes for hanging and can even accommodate purses!
Here’s a really useful tip that will help you in organizing your closet. Whenever you buy one item of clothing, you must give away another that you probably don’t use as often as your other clothes. This way, you get to help and even have a closet enough to hold your clothes!
Of course, you can be as creative as you can be when it comes to handling your closet. You can add unique rods to hang your clothes or purses with. There is no limitation to what you want to add, just consider the space of your closet.
8. Use the space on top of your closet
The top of your closet is also a useful space to consider when organizing your clothes. You can place bags on top or even shoes that may be out of season.
So, what to do with your shoes? The key is to organize them uniformly. Arrange them in the same way to make them look as organized as they can be. One great way to arrange your pairs is by placing one shoe facing you while the other faces the opposite direction. This is for you to have an idea of how it looks like in front and back view, making it easier to choose every time.
10. Keep your scarves inside the closet
Some people just love scarves. If you are one of those people, you probably have a lot in your closet. A great way to keep them organized is by arranging them in a rod placed by your closet door. This makes it easier for you to see them all with just one glance.
If you are lucky enough to get a walk-in closet, this gives you a better chance of really organizing your stuff because you have more space. Adding a clothes rack will help you in identifying which clothes you mostly wear, and you can even choose your clothes for the coming week and place them in the rack so you’ll save a lot of time choosing what to wear.
12. Hang your accessories
Accessories can be a bit tricky to handle since they are not of the same sizes and are really small items that can easily be left cluttering your space. One way to organize them is by hanging them. This way, you can see them all and they won’t look like clutter in your closet. Add a few rods in your closet door wheer you can hang them and you’re good to go.
13. Put more thought in organizing your closet.
When organizing your closet, whether it is a small cabinet or a huge walk-in, the best thing to proceed is by doing it thoughtfully. You don’t just put things where they look good. You should also consider functionality and whether the clothing items you placed in a certain space is something you normally use or not as frequently as the others. Placing your shoes or bags where you can’t see them fully is also not a good idea. Organizing thoughtfully will surely help a lot.
Hooks are absolutely useful when organizing your closet. They can hold a lot of things. From your bags to accessories to even your shoes!
Hanging a curtain to cover your closet items is quite useful especially your walk-in closet is also your bedroom! You can organize your clothes and things on one side and add a curtain to separate that space from your actual sleeping area. Make the curtain design aligned with your room aesthetic and you’ll surely love the result!
16. Turn empty walls into storage space
Walls should not be left empty when organizing your closet. You can arrange your shoes in these walls! Just install rods and make sure they are steady enough. You can then hang your high heels and arrange them by pair.
17. Categorize your clothes
Another sure-fire way to organize your closet is by categorizing your clothes. Group them based on material, design and function. It will so much easier when looking for what to wear on a certain occasion.
18. Create a jewelry wall
Walls can also hold your jewelries and accessories. Add hooks where you can hang them nicely and voila! You have a jewelry organizer and a decorated wall as well!
19. Re-purpose your letter organizer
Letter organizers made of thin, steady acrylic will now have a new purpose because you can use them for organizing! Just place it in your closet and arrange your purses on it. They will totally look more arranged and more pleasing to the eye.
20. Try specialized hangers
Some clothing items are not fit for regular hangers. If you would like to hang them, you may get specialized hangers that will hold them steadily. These will add more space because instead of stacking clothes, you can just hang them and save more space.
Rods are totally useful when organizing your closet. You can install some and use it for varied purposes! You can hang shoes, scarves, accessories and bags. Just make sure they are steady and you will have a lot of possibilities!
22. Storage underneath your bed
When your closet is in your bedroom, this gives you a chance to make use of certain places that can double as storage. One great example: the space underneath your bed! You can compile all of your out-of-season clothes and store them under the bed until the season for it comes and you’re ready to wear them again. Just get a really nice bed curtain to cover said space.
23. Double your items as wall decor
Walls, as mentioned in the previous slides, are useful storage spaces as well. What you can do to make them more functional is to double your items as wall decor. This will make your wall look chic and still be useful.
Organization is also about coordination. One way to achieve this is by making use of matching hangers. Using hangers with the same design will make your closet appear more in place and organized.
Are you fond of boots? There is a solution to your organizing woes! Get a boot organizer to hold all your pairs and this will also make it easier for you to see them all and choose faster.
26. Install built-in drawers
Accessories are a bit difficult to organize. If you still have space in your closet, you may opt to install built-in drawers to accommodate your accessories. This will keep them together and organized without making your closet looking cluttered.
27. Thick items should be stacked
Thick items such as knitted sweaters and denim clothes need to be stacked. Since they are bulky, they might take more space when hanged. Stacking them will take lesser space in your closet.
28. Clothes made of cotton and polyester can be rolled and placed in drawers
Clothes made of cotton and polyester are easily organized because instead of stacking them, you can just roll them. This way, you can arrange them inside drawers and save a lot of space!
29. Get a vanity and use it for small items
Some people really have more small items than others in their closet. Jewelries, accessories and even make-up can take a lot of space if you’re not thoughtful in organizing. One way to address this is by getting a vanity to hold all your stuff.
30. Keep the doors closed
Another useful tip in organizing your closet is by aiming to keep your doors closed all the time. This will make your walk-in closet look more organized because there will be less clutter in the walkway.
Color-coding your clothes is also a nice way to organize your closet. This will not only look amazing in your closet, but will also make it so much easier to find the clothes you want to wear.
32. Donating makes more space in your closet
Too much clothes and you don’t wear all of them as often? Time to give them away for charity! Make it a regular habit of reviewing your clothes and identifying those that can be given away so your closet won’t end up having to hold more items than you can wear.
Closet doors are also useful spaces to hold your items. Just install steady rods and voila! You now have hanging storage that can hold either your shoes or your accessories, or even your scarves.
Corners are also strategic places that can be used as storage. Installing shelves made for corners will add more places for your to utilize when it comes to organizing your stuff.
35. Shower hooks are perfect for purses
Want to add more places for you to hang your closet stuff? Get shower hooks and install them in strategic places. You can use them to hang your purses.
36. Consider the order you get dressed when organizing
You are the best reference when it comes to your own fashion style. Since you know what you always love to wear, make sure that these clothing items are always in your line of sight. Consider this point whenever you organize your closet.
37. Make full use of your vertical storage
Vertical storage is quite useful. If you need to add shelves to hold more stuff vertically, do not hesitate to do so. Making sure these shelves are steady is the key to vertical storage utilization.
38. Turn hangers backwards for clothes you don’t wear frequently
One amazing tip to remind you of those you always wear is by turning the hangers backwards so you know you don’t wear them often. This will make it easier for you to realize which clothes you always wear versus those you don’t often wear. You can quickly decide to choose those you don’t wear much by doing this trick.
Messy drawers for under wears and socks? You need D-I-Y drawer dividers! You can also buy, of course, but if you are creative enough, there are a lot of household items that you can use in creating your own dividers!
Scarves are best kept hanged rather than folded and stacked. This way, it will be easier for you to see their designs and quickly decide which one to wear!
That’s quite a lot of useful hacks to organize your closet! You are probably feeling more ready now to take on the challenge of removing the mess and replacing it with a beautifully arranged closet after learning these amazing tips. Just be sure to share these hacks so more people will know how easy it is to have an organized closet.
Source: Make Space, House Beautiful
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Keeping your home clutter-free is a challenge, especially when it comes to your closet! You try to fix it today and end up having the same mess the next day. It is simply exhausting and totally difficult to find a way to really keep everything in your closet organized and clutter-free.
However, we have found 50 simple hacks that you can try to finally move on from a messy closet. Read on and find out the best ways for you to de-clutter your closet in these easy tricks that you probably did not know before!
