When things begin to get a bit cluttered or messy in your closet, it’s time to get organizing. But where will you start? Keystone Home Products specializes in closet organization and we’re here to give some advice. Let’s check out some dos and don’ts of closet organization!
Cutting Down
Don’t: Get rid of things you love because you don’t have enough room in your closet at the moment. If you’re struggling to find room for things you genuinely love and use, there’s a better way to make space.
Do: Invest in a proper closet organizer to help you make room for your belongings. A huge part of organization is having the right organizational equipment. How can you properly organize things if your closet has nothing but a hanger bar? Give yourself a proper place to store your clothing and belongings with a wooden organizer.
Don’t: Hold on to things you aren’t fond of. Keeping clothes that you’ve been hoping to fit into for years or things you keep hoping will spark your interest again later is a waste of space. Not to mention, looking at clothing that doesn’t fit anymore in the hopes that it will inspire you is just going to make you feel bad.
Do: Find happiness in the clothing that does fit and get rid of what doesn’t. Removing the things you don’t wear will make so much space. With your closet clean and organized, filled only with what you like and can wear, getting dressed will be fun again. You’ll finally be able to find all the things you had to search for before.
Accessibility
Don’t: Store things in boxes. The only things you should be storing in boxes are the things in the attic. When you store things in boxes, they don’t get used. Even with markings on the cardboard, it’s hard to remember exactly is in which box and digging through them is a pain. Plus, cardboard boxes are an eyesore in any closet.
Do: Buy organizers of any kind. There are full closet organizers for clothing and small sets of drawers for accessories. Try a complete jewelry box with spaces for rings and hanging necklaces. Get a display box for watches. Your clothing and accessories should be easy to find and stored in a way that makes you feel good about your closet.
Don’t: Dump jewelry into a drawer or box. If you wear jewelry, it can be tempting to just put it all in one drawer. This is absolutely the wrong way to go. Necklaces will get tangled and things can get broken.
Do: Buy a jewelry box or find designated places for each jewelry type. Putting a row of hooks on the wall for necklaces will help keep them from tangling. Buying a ring cushion or a hand-shaped stand will keep rings from getting lost behind the organizer. Jewelry is expensive and should be treated properly to avoid damaging it. Plus, it looks nicer and feels better to have things stored neatly.
Space Saving
Don’t: Store miscellaneous boxes in your bedroom closet. Your closet should be for clothing and accessories only. Cramming extra space with memory boxes or seasonal decorations hurts the functionality and appeal of the closet.
Do: Use the attic, basement, or a closet in a spare room. If you have none of these things available to you, you can even use under bed storage. It’s much easier to hide things with narrow, plastic boxes that slide under the bed than it is to use the closet.
If you have any questions about the closet organization products we have to offer at Keystone Home Products, give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!
