Follow these steps to create a space where things are easy to see, easy to reach and easy to keep clean!
- Divide your clothes into groups: Short (blouses and shirts), Outfits (suits, etc.) and Long (dresses)
- Now that they’re grouped for easy match-ups, file by color light to dark, then again by sleeve length and casual versus dressy.
- Hang everyday items on space-saving, non-slip velvet hangers. Use heavy, shaped hangers for suits and jackets. Make sure all clothing and hangers face the same direction.
- Separate your suits and outfit pieces — this allows you to see more coordinating combinations.
- Fold sweaters (to maintain shape), T-shirts and jeans, and store them on open shelves in the shelf tower where they can be seen. If you can’t see it, you won’t wear it.
- Fit more shoes on each shelf by alternating the toe heel direction. Sort shoes by height and adjust the shelves accordingly.
- For men’s dress shoes, invest in shoe trees. Shoe trees extend the life of your shoes by holding their shape (and cedar shoe trees help eliminate odor).
- Label out-of-season storage containers to ensure you find items easily between seasons.
- Keep a bag or basket in your closet for when you find items that don’t look good or no longer fit. When the basket is full, donate the clothing.
- In kids’ closets, try using labels to teach your children to put things where they belong. If they’re too young for written labels, use pictures instead.