Many people have trouble keeping their closets organized.\nUsually, it\u2019s not from a lack of trying but often from a lack of a clear\nstrategy. When you just shove your clothes in wherever they fit, it\u2019s easy to have\na closet that is stuffed to the gills and overwhelming, making it difficult to\nfind what you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But did you know an organized and tidy closet is achievable?\nWith a clear plan of attack, you can have a closet even Marie Kondo will\napprove of. Use these tips to make your life easier by finally getting your\ncloset under control for good. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Identify possible reasons why you\u2019re having trouble\nmaintaining an organized closet. Does your closet feel overstuffed? Are your accessories\nhard to find? Or is your shoe collection bursting at the seams? Figuring out where\nbottlenecks are appearing will help you create a better plan to solve these\nissues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thoroughly cleaning and organizing your closet can take a\nlot of time. You should expect to dedicate a least half a day, if not a whole\nweekend, so schedule a date so you can fully devote your attention to this\ntask. A full weekend may sound like a lot of time but it will allow you to\ncomplete this at a comfortable pace with less stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This may sound drastic but stay with us: remove everything\nfrom your closet, including hangers, bins, and anything else currently living\nin your closet. You want to start with a completely clean space so you can better\nvisualize and plan your closet reorganization. Clearing out your closet may\nalso reveal items you thought were lost or simply forgotten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once your closet is cleared out, take this opportunity for a\ndeep clean. Wipe down all the surfaces in your closet, including the walls,\nbaseboards, and shelving. Vacuum or sweep and wash the floor, and give any\nbaskets or bins a good dusting as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Depending on how many clothes and shoes you have, this part\ncan take the longest. This is a two-part process: first, go through your\nbelongings and sort them into three categories: Keep, Donate\/Give away, or Toss.\nReview your belongings and sort them into one of these groups. Toss anything\nthat\u2019s stained or damaged, keep items you\u2019ve regularly worn and fits well, and donate\nanything else that\u2019s still in good condition that either no longer fit or is no\nlonger your style. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you\u2019re done, group the remaining items by type like clothing (you can future group by type of item), shoes, handbags, jewelry, and other accessories. This will help you create a storage plan when it\u2019s time to place items back into your closet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now you can rearrange your closet in a way that works best for your needs. Designate a space or area in your closet for everything: shoes in one area, accessories in another, and so forth. Consider keeping items you wear more often front and center, like workwear, with other items you don\u2019t off to the sides, like formal or seasonal clothing. If you need additional storage or shelving, you can confidently buy what you need without worrying about cluttering up your closet with more stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The key to having an organized closet is maintenance. Put clothes away immediately after doing laundry or unpacking from a trip. Dedicate a few minutes each week to perform regular maintenance. Review your closet and make sure everything is in its right spot (replacing items in their correct area as needed). Consider the \u201cone in, one out\u201d rule for new purchases: as you add new items, remove an item you no longer use or wear. Schedule a larger seasonal clean-up two to three times a year so you don\u2019t have to go through a major de-clutter session again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n