If you have a closet that is completely unusable because of the amount of junk in it, it is time to consider some closet solutions to give you your closet back. A complete closet reorganization is a monumental task if it is not something that you want to do.
Whether you want to purchase a closet design system or do as much as possible for free, the process starts out the same. First, you should empty your closet. We're going to work top to bottom. If you don't have a top shelf in your closet, you should think about installing one. They're cheap and easy to install, just make sure that you're anchored into studs so that the shelf can support a lot of weight.
Now that you have an empty closet you can feel satisfied that you have de-cluttered your closet and de-cluttered your life as well. However, simply putting your clothes and belongings back into the closet does not complete the job. You need to put the final changes to maintain the organization that you have created.
Begin by organizing your hanging clothes by type such as separating tops from bottoms. If your outfit has a top and bottom, utilize the bottom rod for the pants and skirts and the top rod for jackets, blouses or shirts. Another solution for your closet is to divide the shirts by type. Such as, sweaters, long sleeves, short sleeves etc. When you have a specific location for each type of clothing, it helps to give your closet a neater appearance. Thus, it is easier to find what you are looking for as well.
You can install a second bar under the first to hang shirts, suit coats, pants or other short items. This can just about double the useable space in your closet. Installing more shelves down the sides of the closet or where ever you have room, can give you lots of storage space for ties, socks, t-shirt stacks belts and other accessories.
Leave a little space at the bottom of the closet for your shoes. Shoe racks can keep shoes organized and prevent you from creating a shoe mountain at the bottom of your closet. You can purchase cedar chips or just place a container of baking soda open somewhere near your shoes to control odor and keep your clothes from smelling like your shoes.
Plan sufficient space for your shoes. If you have an average number of shoes you may be able to place them under the hanging clothes sections. Otherwise, you should plan a full closet section for shoe storage. Shoe shelves should be a minimum of 2 feet wide to accomodate two pairs sitting tandem. Wider shelves should increase by increments of 12 inches (or approximately one pair of shoes).
Make a space for your dirty laundry hamper. Keep in mind that you must tote that full hamper to your laundry room. Retractable hampers that slide on runners is an ideal system for most closets. I hope these tips are helpful and good luck designing your custom closet.
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