Five Closet Organization Tips This Year

What’s scarier than a closet bogeyman? A closet clutter bug, of course! If your bedroom wardrobe is feeling extra spooky these days, look to these foolproof closet organization tips to create a clean, stylish, and functional haven for your clothes and accessories. Everything you need to get started is below.

But first, we know what you are wondering: What is the best way to organize my closet?

The answer? What works best for you. A successful closet organization typically goes like this: Get rid of clutter, build or install your chosen compartments or shelving, and create a specific space for each type of clothing and accessory. Like any organization project, the goal is to create a personalized but repeatable system that you can maintain over time. Here are some tips for you to organize your closet:

  1. Purge your closet

The key to any home organization project is to downsize and declutter first. Think of it like pre-organizing for your organizing: You cut down on items you have to find spots for, free up new space for more important items, and help put yourself in a new Zen-like state of mind for moving forward.

  1. Utilize Other Spaces in your Home

It is easy to assume a bedroom closet is your only option for storing clothes and shoes — and to forget how convenient it might be to utilize an office or guest room as a walk-in closet. Take a look at all available space and shelving in your home to assess your closet potential. Are you actually using your whole office for work, or could one of its corners be repurposed as a wardrobe? Would your bedroom feel cleaner and more relaxing if you took out your dresser and clothes rack?

  1. Put a Dresser below your hanging items

A simple yet effective upgrade to any closet (especially a small one) is to place a dresser under your hanging items. This frees up space in your bedroom and makes a quick upgrade to your divider and storage options. It also does not require installation like other closet systems; just place it where you want it and add your stuff!

  1. Get A Clothes Rack

If you are working with a super small space or no closet at all, consider investing in a clothes rack. A tall closet system can be placed neatly in a corner of your bedroom or studio, while a shorter design helps to double up your existing closet space.

  1. Install Drawers and Shelves

New drawers and closet shelving are a fab upgrade to your closet space — and may be easier to install than you think. Visit your hardware store to shop lumber, pegboards, slide-out bins, and hardware for DIY projects, or purchase a prefab shelving system for all-in-one installation.

  1. Use Wall Shelves For Smaller Items

Once you have maximized all your dividers, shelves, racks, and drawers, look to your walls to store jewelry and accessories. You can add a small towel rack with hooks to hold jewelry. You can also stick them on clear plastic file holders or spice racks to hold beauty products. Lastly, you can hang wire bins on damage-free hooks to hold accessories and small clothing items.