Is there a war zone inside of your closet? Many individuals find that the amount of closet space that they have is not sufficient for the amount of items that they have to store. Once clothes are worn, they are put in for laundering and then are brought back for storing. This constant and never ending duty can easily cause a great deal of disorganization in one’s closet. There are several tips that follow for helping you to get your closet organized and maintain it in that way.
Sort Your Belongings
You should first sort your belongings in your closet space before starting to organize. Items that belong elsewhere should go where they belong: For example, that metal wall cross or tree wall sculpture that you purchased for the foyer should be hung up in its designated location.
Items of clothing and other unused or rarely used items and accessories should be stored in boxes. Many charities will aid you by allowing for these items to be donated and written off on your taxes. You may want to see about taking the items to a consignment shop if they are in current style and good condition. Items that you are not sure what to do with can be piled in one area until you see if you will have the space for them. The ones you feel you can do without are the ones that you should try to get rid of. Sort the remainder of the clothing and items by the type. Work clothing, casual clothing and seasonal clothing should all have their own space in the closet. Items that are separated by type are easier to put away and find when they are needed.
Label Items and Put Them Away
You should create a system for keeping the clothing in a specific order. Items that will be worn the most should be near the front of the space in the closet and those for special events or seasons should be in the back of the closet. This is both efficient and quicker for you. Clothes can be hung by their type as well. Clothing of the same type can be hung according to the color. Sweaters should be neatly folded and put on shelves. Dividers are available for most shelving units and are a great tool in organizing. Never make tall stacks as this will make a difficult task of reaching them. The piles should be easily lifted. Label boxes that contain infrequently used items and accessories. This will aid you in your hunt for that silver belt that you must have for a night out on the town.
Keep Up With Organizational Skills
The most difficult part of organization is being consistent in keeping the closet neat and arranged in a mannerly fashion. You must always place items exactly where they belong. When laundry is complete, never just place the basket inside of the closet. Simply take a few moments of your time and put away the laundry. This will keep you from getting into a disorganized habit again. You will also be very unlikely to simply grab items that are in the basket for use of wear during the week. The closet will stay in an organized and handy state for ease of use. The key to this is consistency on your part.
