It’s no secret that closets become the catch-all areas of a home. Whether it be your bedroom closet hiding gifts close to the holidays, your linen closet storing tools, or your pantry becoming the dog's catch-all, it’s not an easy area to keep organized. Follow these 5 tips to get your closets to stay true to their purpose and seamlessly flow with the rest of a room.
Pick a Purpose.
A lot of the time, it can be difficult to pick a purpose for a closet and stick with it. We either buy more items that don’t have a home, have guests coming over and frantically throw items where they don’t belong, or don’t have time to reorganize a space. The best thing to do is set time aside, pick a closet and choose its purpose. If you have a hallway closet, assess what items would be best to put in there. It could be coats, outdoor gear, or the family pet’s accessories. Whatever compliments the theme of the room, use that closet to support the items that gravitate to that space.
Set Yourself Up for Success.
Nothing is worse than having an idea that end's up not working out the way you'd hoped. That’s why taking the time to set yourself up for success is important. Before organizing a space, the best thing to start with is empty the entire space and assess what items you have, what is used, and what has been collecting dust. This is where the tried and true 3-pile tactic comes in. Keep, donate, and throw away.
Choose a Flow.
Closets can be difficult to figure out what shelving would work best within that space. Organized Living's online Design Tool™ can help create and envision a space to the best of its potential. The Design Tool allows you to put in custom measurements to mock any closet. freedomRail® is the only truly adjustable storage system that can be used throughout the entire home. It can fit any space you need and help set your closets up for success.
Utilize Empty Space.
The best piece of advice we can give is to avoid the floor! The floor becomes our last resort when we don’t know what to do with items. Our Over the Door Kits can help avoid the floor and cut the clutter! Want to learn more about how to utilize empty space? Check it out here!
Organize!
Last but not least, it’s time to put those items back into the closet in an organized fashion. Use baskets, containers, hooks, and shelves to get the best out of any closet. Using items to help organize will help set you up for long-term success and quick resets when needed.
Use these tips and see your space thrive functionally, keep up with your lifestyle, and continue to stay organized!
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