Posted by STORAGEWORKS OFFICIAL
on November 01, 2022
Refuse. Reduce. Reorganize.
Why can't we have a well-organized closet like those of some key online leaders (KOLs)? Why are they able to keep their closets for a living, while we, the average folks, have to dig deep into our closets for a particular item of clothing? We all know deep down that we need to clean up and keep things tidy. But how do we go about it?
Step 1: Refuse to Buy
Do you have, more or less, some clothes that you love but rarely wear? You thought it was cute at first sight and bought it without thinking twice before leaving it to rot in the closet. As this happens again and again, your closet gets cluttered up. To avoid such occurrences, the trick is to refuse to buy things that you hesitate about, so as not to waste your money on clothes you may only wear once. Make sure that every item in your closet is wanted, loved, and desirable, and you will find your closet full of usable space. Otherwise, you should get rid of those unnecessary, ill-fitting, and worn-out clothes.
Step 2: Reduce Clutter
In most cases, an ordinary closet usually consists of a garment rod, a drawer shelf, an open shelf, and sometimes an open top shelf. Of course, we all know how to make good use of our closets. It's easy. You put your clothes in the closet just like you would an elephant in the fridge. However, piling things up in the closet will not help you find things when you need them, especially in urgent cases.
By using storage products, you can take full advantage of the vertical space in your closet while maintaining an organized look. A hanging closet organizer allows you to store your folded clothes, towels, and other items vertically beneath that single garment rod. A fabric storage bin will hold your items separately and can be stacked into tiers as needed. A handwoven wicker basket helps keep smaller items together and adds texture to your closet. Together, they divide your closet into different areas so you can further categorize your items and reduce clutter.
Step 3: Reorganize Step by Step
With your closet divided into multiple areas of different sizes, it is important to put everything in its proper place. If you stick to certain organizing rules, you may find that your closet is bigger than you thought it was. Here are some organizing tips for different areas we have compiled for you to follow:
1. Hanging Area
Hang your clothes that are prone to wrinkling or losing their shape in order of length so that you will have more space underneath to store items like your suitcase or other off-season objects. If possible, arrange your clothes by color to make it easier for you to locate specific colors.
2. Top Shelf
Put your spare or off-season objects or clothes, such as hats, purses, or backpacks, on the top shelf. Use fabric storage bins for different categories, and label them. By doing this, you can easily locate the item you need without rummaging around. If you possess many handbags of varying sizes, you can put the smaller bag in the bigger one to save space.
3. Drawers
Things that are frequently used (and can be folded) should go to the drawer chest. Wallets, keys, ID cards, socks, stockings, as well as other lightweight small items, should be kept in the top drawer. Underwear can be stored in the second tier. The heavier your item is, the lower the drawer it should be in.
4. Open Shelves
If you have an open shelving unit like the one in the picture in your closet, you can also store folded clothes other than your favorite books, games, or jewelry.
We hope these tips will go some way to helping you build an organized wardrobe and get your life in order. If you find the above helpful, or have other decluttering ideas, please feel free to share them with us on Facebook or Instagram using #wethinkstorage.
