Closet Organization Ideas

Not everyone has enough space in their closet for their clothes, shoes, bags and other personal items. More often than not, people are in the habit of buying new items of clothing without ridding their closets of unused items. Clutter (in the closet) is a common problem but despair not! There are ways to clear the clutter and organize your closet for your sanity.

How you organize your closet will differ slightly based on the space you have, the amount of clothes you own, and the kind of life you lead. However, these 5 universal steps can be applied to any closet and any wardrobe.

1. How to Organize a Closet in 5 Steps: Each person has his own ways of organizing his closet based on the size of the closet, amount and type of clothes he has and his personal lifestyle. However, there are 5 simple truths in effectively organizing a closet. Arm yourself with plastic bags, a full length mirror, a tape measure and a catch-all basket to start your task. (www.personalorganization.about.com)
2. Same Closet, More Space:   Here is a website that has a great article presenting 10 possibilities on how to declutter and organize your closet. Tip number one is “Clear It Out” – pointing to getting rid of shoes, clothes and bags that you have not used or worn for over a year.  Do not hang on to your skinny clothes until you shed those extra pounds. If the clothes in question are too expensive to donate to a charity, consider selling them. (www.myhomeideas.com)
3. 2,434 Closet Design Photos: There is close to 2,500 closet designs that you can browse here for great organization and storage ideas. Sometimes, all you need to do is to get creative with plastic bins, baskets and hangers to organize a closet. (www.houzz.com)
4. 31 Ways to Makeover Your Closets: Believe it or not but the type of hanger you use is important when organizing a closet. You should opt for sturdy hangers for jackets and heavy articles of clothing and padded satin hangers for delicate clothes such as cashmere.  Note that a pegboard is not only useful in the kitchen or garage but also inside a closet for hanging belts and other trinkets. (www.realsimple.com)
5. 20 Ways to Organize Your Bedroom Closet: Here are 20 simple ways to organize your closet. Your closet could be too small for all your clothes and shoes but hey! You can install racks and hangers on the bedroom wall to make for extra storage space.  You can even use umbrella stand to store those exercise mats. (apartmenttherapy.com)
6. How to Declutter the Closet: Sure, you know all about organizing your closet space. You even have the necessary extra storage bins and baskets for effectively organizing your closet.  But! -everything will be futile unless you know how to declutter your closet. For all you know, you are suffering from separation anxiety – you just can’t seem to part with your multi-colored leg-warmer circa 1980s! (www.personalorganization.about.com)
7. Closet Organizers: There are plenty of “closet organizers” such as shelf and drawer dividers, tie hangers, garment bags and boxes, scarf hangers and wall-mounted closet systems to better put your closet in order. (www.organizedworld.com)
8. Adaptable Kids Closet Organizers: Organizing a child’s closet could be frustrating for little hands. You can either take the responsibility of organizing their closets by taking on the job yourself or you can help them get organized by giving them pointers and how to’s.  Make adjustments and put in bins and baskets to make the job of closet organization easier on them. (www.closetpages.com)
9. Tips for Better Clothes Storage: You just don’t throw in your clean clothes in the closet or haphazardly hang clothes in. You need to fold and hang your clothes property. It is not enough that you organize your closet. You need to constantly do upkeeps to maintain. (www.closetpages.com)
10. How to Install an Attic Drop Down Closet: Let’s say you really need that extra closet space. Well, if you have the aptitude for DIY projects, here’s a step-by-step instructions on how to build that extra closet space less the footprint.  The closet is concealed in the ceiling and lowered to the bedroom by means of a remote control. Great idea! (www.diynetwork.com)