How to organize your closet

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Tips and storage solutions to organize your closet!

Closets are often overlooked spaces of our homes that can quickly become cluttered with items we don’t know where to put. In my apartment that was certainly the case. With a little courage, I finally emptied all the closets out, cleaned them and organized everything with easy-to-use storage systems. That’s why today, I wanted to share with you some closet organizing essentials that I’ve been using and have been a life saver in keeping everything neat and tidy.

Starting small, this or that hat holder to put on the closet door are to store all your baseball caps.

To avoid having belts hanging here and there, I use this belt hanger. An upgraded option that I love, many of my male friends use (but my husband still refuses to use) is this motorized tie rack carousel for belts and ties. Can fit up to 72 ties!

If you need some extra drawer space, these stackable storage bins do the work. They can be used to clothing, bedding, toys and beyond.

These shoe storage boxes are a great addition to a shoe rack. We put shoes we wear every day on the shoe rack, and then shoes less frequently worn or more expensive ones on those stackable boxes. For a practical solution to organize your shoes, this is a must-have. The stackable design maximizes the vertical space in the closet.

Velvet hangers- I prefer those compared to the plastic or wooden ones because they keeps clothes from slipping in the floor. Come in many different colors to match every taste.

Cloth storage bins are a good option to store ‘heavier’ stuff. I put everything in there from bed sheets, to comforters, extra pillows, towels etc.

Smaller size fabric storage bins option are these ones. They are perfect for storing kids’ toys, off season clothes, or just items that you don’t use everyday. They fit in closet’s high self. The clear front can see what’s inside (especially useful if you have many of those) and the cover keeps dust out. More fabric storage bins option here and here.

I also use those storage bins to keep some memorable items I have from my childhood (!) like stuffed animals, art pieces I created as kid.

For sunglasses organization, I personally prefer, storage options with cover, to avoid dust. I love this one and this one, they look very luxurious as well. If you would like to put it in the drawer, then this tray is very convenient.

Another item I found helpful are those drawer dividers that I use for clothes and for purses. Here is an option with clear ones as well.

Here are some helpful tips:

1.      Start by emptying out the closet. Go through everything and donate/recycle/sell items you no longer wear or need or haven’t used in the past year.

2.     Categorize your items: tops, bottoms, dresses, outwear, workout clothes, shoes, accessories etc. This will make it easier to find what you need and keep your closet organized.

3.     Invest in any of the storage systems mentioned above to maximize space and keep things tidy.

xoxo, Just Things I Love