In step one the clothes that
fit you, flatter you and convey your personal message were identified as the
ones to keep. Charities, online selling and consignment shops are happy to take
the clothes that do not compliment you. Now that you have distilled your
wardrobe to a fashion concentrate, it’s time to analyze your space and storage
needs and get the appropriate tools to increase the efficiency of space usage.
Take a look at your wardrobe
to evaluate how much space is needed to accommodate it.
·
Look vertical
space needed. Dresses need longer space than separates.
·
Look at how much
bar space is needed to hang your wardrobe.
·
Look at how much
shelf space is needed to store folded clothes.
·
Look at the size
of your shoe and accessory collections.
Now take a look at your
empty closet. Is it reasonably possible to store your entire wardrobe in your
closet? Not every home is blessed
with decent sized closets. If your wardrobe exceeds your closet size, create
your own closet. Extra rooms can be converted into walk-in closets. Create a
closet by sectioning off an area of a large room through the use of curtains,
screens or room dividers. Garment
racks and shelving units create storage where there was none. If the wardrobe
is just a bit larger than the closet space, store part of a wardrobe in a
second closet. For most people
using a few organizing tools will increase their closet’s capacity.
One of the most useful tools
to increase the amount of hanging space is the bar doubler, which
hangs a second closet bar from the original bar. The bar doubler is perfect for hanging separates. While we’re talking about hanging space
it is worth mentioning that flocked narrow hangers take up less space than
traditional plastic or wood hangers, and the flocking gently grips the clothes.
Shoe storage is one the most
common organizing challenges. I like storing shoes on shelves because accessibility
is maximized. Vertical
closet organizers look like shrunken bookcases with a shorter vertical
dimension. There are two new organizing tools that triple and double the number
of shoes stored. The former is a 3-section shoe bin
that holds three pairs of flats or low-heeled shoes. The latter is the Shoe Space Saver
that stacks each shoe of a pair atop of each other. An extensive shoe
collection – or a tiny closet – may require creative storage. One of my
favorite tricks is to put shoes in rolling “drawers”
that slide under the bed.
Under bed rolling drawers
are also useful for storing folded clothes if shelf space is inadequate. If
shelves are used to store folded clothes, separate the stacks with shelf dividers that
will prevent the stacks from toppling over. Shelf dividers keep purses stored
on shelves upright as well.
Additionally purses can be
stored on the closet door with hooks. In fact, closet doors can store all sorts
of accessories with hooks and towel bars. Towel bars keep scarves and ties tidy
and accessible with a minimum of fuss.
There is one tool that is
frequently overlooked when it comes to organizing the closet despite how it
simplifies using the closet. That tool is a light source. Today’s battery
operated LED lights cast strong light without the need for wiring. Light can
make the difference in finding what you want quickly versus fumbling about.
Tools can increase a
closet’s capacity for storage however, it’s important to evaluate your wardrobe
and the amount of space your empty closet has before getting any tools. Tools
are fun; but the wrong tool for your circumstances will disappoint and
frustrate you.
In our next step we will
look at how placement of your wardrobe items can increase efficiency. In the
meantime, consider visiting my Pinterest
board for more ideas on closet organizing tools.
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