How to Organize Your Closet

What does your closet look like? For most homeowners, a closet is a dumping place for random knickknacks, boxes, and holiday decorations—clothes and shoes acting as runners up in a race for organization. Of course, having an organized closet is also the goal for many of these same homeowners. The question then becomes: How can you organize a closet, especially one that is already highly disorganized? With a little bit of elbow grease and guidance, we can help you manage your closet space like a professional.

Declutter

All good organization stories start with a major decluttering journey. For a closet, this step in the process can be the most time consuming. Start by removing everything from your closet and giving the space a good vacuum/cleaning. Once your closet is empty, you can start taking inventory. Put like items together, toss old things, and donate unused items. At the end of your decluttering, you should be left with a significantly smaller pile of items, which will behoove you as you begin to explore closet storage solutions.

Assess Closet Storage Solutions

While taking inventory of your closet, what items do you have the most of? This question will help you mix and match different closet solutions, personalizing your organization strategy so that you can benefit from the best fit for your needs and mass of things. Some good basics for closet storage include:

• Hangers
• Shoe racks
• Catch-all basket

Drawer organizers for ties, socks, and intimates can help you manage those chaotic dump drawers that desperately need organization.

Make Use of Floor Space

Closets are more than hangers and wire shelving; they should be treated like small rooms. That being said, make use of all the available space—stretching vertically and horizontally. Some of the most forgotten space in a closet is the floor. Get creative with how you use this space, maybe adding a large wicker basket for exercise equipment or extra linens.

Keeping Your Closet Organized

Now that you’ve officially decluttered and organized your closet, you need to establish a plan to keep it that way! How can you make your organization permanent? One of the best solutions is to install custom cabinetry. These units are a permanent addition to your home, establishing a unique closet organization method that works for your specific needs and impedes clutter from reforming.

For homeowners in Florida, the best source for custom closet cabinets is AlliKristé. We specialize in custom cabinet design and installation, working closely with customers to create the perfect cabinets for their needs. To learn more about our process, reach out to AlliKristé today.