Nobody likes clothes littered all over the closet. But, at the same time, organizing closets is one of the most difficult tasks in the house. However, when your closet isn’t organized, you tend to wear the same clothes repeatedly or buy clothes only to find out you have something identical in your dungeon of a closet. That’s why we’ve compiled helpful tips to organize your closet and help you find what you need.
Select your decluttering method
Depending on your closet type and size, you can use the all-at-once or categorization method to declutter. If you have a large closet, you might want to organize and edit in categories.
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On the other hand, if you have a relatively small closet, tackle it all at once. Simply take out everything in a category or the whole closet and clean the surface of your closet.
Eliminate what you must
Aside from folding or hanging, deciding on which clothes should go back into your closet is the most important part of decluttering. How do you choose what to get rid of?
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The first thing you should ask yourself is when was the last time you wore an item; if you can’t remember, you should probably donate it. If it no longer fits, is stained, or has holes, it’s time to toss it to the side.
Combine different organizers
Of course, folding your clothes in your closet is the good old way, but relying on this method alone isn’t so efficient. That’s why you should mix and match different organizers.
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You can use shelf dividers to separate your clothes according to their seasons, hooks for your baseball caps and scarves, and hangers for blouses and other daily outfits. Clear bins also help make your clothes visible.
Color coordination is key
Another effective way to declutter your closet and create more space is by categorizing it by color. This makes it easier for you to find your clothes without turning your closet upside down.
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Incorporating the color coordination method means you don’t have to rearrange your closet every weekend. Furthermore, color coordination makes your closet look more aesthetic, almost like a store.
Space-saving hangers
You can save a lot of space when you hang your pants and skirts by their waists instead of folding them. However, you can even save more space with clever hangers.
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By clever hangers, we mean vertical hangers that have several sections. Instead of hanging just one shirt or skirt, you can hang four or more clothes using these vertical hangers. Talk about efficient arrangement.