Closet Organizing

When you’re overwhelmed by the mess in your closet, it can be frustrating and depressing. Not to worry, there are some simple tips that can help you get your closet organizing done without too much stress!

First, weed out those clothes that can be donated or thrown away, and do it right away. Don’t let them hang around for a long time – take them straight outside to your car’s trunk, and drop them off the next time you’re out doing errands.

Next, organize your garments. Separate the shoes from the handbags from the short hanging garments (shirts, jackets, pants folded over the hanger) from the long hanging garments (dresses, long skirts, pants hung from the cuff).

Determine if you have enough clothing that you need to make arrangements for out of season storage. This can be up high on a shelf or in a separate closet or storage space (e.g., the basement).

Hanging the garments is the first step in putting your closet back together when you’re closet organizing. Arrange them by outfit or by type of garment, whichever works best for you is the right way.

If you’re in a typical closet with shelving the builder put in, you’ll likely end up with much more long hanging space than you need. You can utilize this wasted space in several ways.

If you need more room to hang your shorter garments, purchase a rod doubler ( www.organize.com). This will instantly double your hanging space!

If you need space for folded garments, shoes, or purses, however, you can also purchase a canvas or plastic shelf set that will hang from the rod. You have so many options that are less expensive than redoing the whole closet.

For shoes, purchase shoe racks that can line the floor underneath your hanging garments. You can also line your shelves with shoe boxes or bins, and put a hanging shoe rack on the back of your door. Similar options are available for purses and larger handbags.

Lastly, add accessory holders, like tie racks, hooks for bags, and scarf hangers. With a little shopping and a lot of ingenuity, your closet organizing experience will be a cinch.