Closet storage and organization is a unique challenge. Unlike other areas you may be organizing (junk drawers, books, linens) clothes come in different colors, seasons, sleeve lengths, hemlines, etc. It's no wonder you may need a little extra help to get your wardrobe organized and stored properly, and you've come to the right place: Here you will find my best tips and ho-tos compiled into one neat Guide to Getting Your Closet Organized.
How to Organize Your Closet
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Set aside a few hours to do a complete overhaul of your clothes closet. You'll need trash bags, storage solution options and be ready to cut the clutter once and for all! This guide will hold your hand through every ballet flat, button-down and skinny jean.
Strong cup of coffee is optional:How to Organize a Small Closet
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Small closet owners have a leg up on large closet owners: less closet space usually means you're forced to use your space more efficiently, and are inclined to keep less "stuff" hanging around. On the downside, storage can be more of a challenge. In this guide, I lay out a plan for maximizing your closet hanging, stacking, and storage spaces that can be applied to any closet, large, medium or small.
How to Declutter Your Closet
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Can't find your favorite shirt? Tags hanging off of clothes you bought 6 months ago? Before you do anything else, learn how to declutter your closet.
Skills you will learn:- How To Ask the Key Questions
- How To Break the Hoarding Habit
- How To and Where to Donate
- How to Maintain Closet Organization with Daily & Weekly Maintenance
Declutter the Closet Resources:
How to Store & Organize Your Shoes
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You know which item most people forget about when organizing their closet? Shoes. You know which item takes up the most space in your closet? Shoes. I strongly urge you to break up your shoes and store them in different areas of your home. I store my every day shoes in a tray by the front door, a small number of fancier shoes in my closet, and the rest in a storage container that is easily accessible in my basement. The resources below will help you to choose and plan a storage scheme that works for your space and shoe collection. Get to it!
How to Store & Organize Shoes:- How to Store Your Shoe Collection
- How to Organize Your Shoes & Boots
- Where to Store Shoes
- Top Shoe Storage Solutions
- Install Your Own Shoe Shelving
- Find the Shoe Rack That Fits Your Shoe Collection
- See How Celebrities Store Their Shoes
- Store Shoes and Accessories Together in a Shoe Tower
- 5 Options for Boot Storage
- How to Store Every Kind of Boot You Own
Where, How & When to Donate Clothes, Shoes & Accessories
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A large (very, very big) part to organizing our closets is learning when and how to say goodbye to some of our favorite frocks. It's much easier if you have a guide telling you how and where to donate clothing. Well, I am that mean guide and I've put together a checklist telling you exactly where, how and when to donate clothing.
How to Choose Closet Storage and Products
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- Enroll in Closet Storage 101
- The 5 Storage Solutions I Use In My Own Closet
- Top 25 Closet Organizers
- How to Maximize Storage Spaces
- 6 Storage Solutions For Every Closet
- Small Closet Storage Solutions
- How to Maximize Closet Floor Space
- How to Double Hanging Space
- How to Access Higher Storage Spaces in a Closet
- How to Choose the Right Hangers For Your Closet
- How to Utilize the Closet Door
Snazzy & Functional Closet Organization Systems
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Closet organizers are all the rage. No longer satisfied with a simple shelf and hanging rod, people are outfitting their closets with full-on organization systems (think Rubbermaid, Home Depot, Lowes, Elfa). Are you thinking about buying a closet organizer yourself? My guide covers them all from Elfa to Rubbermaid, and compares features and prices.
Super-Quick Closet Organizing in 10, 20 or 30 Minutes
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You're ready to do some closet organizing but you only have 10, 20 or 30 minutes? They may seem meager, but small amounts of time can be mighty if you're focused and have a plan on hand to help guide you through the process.
Here's a comprehensive list of quick and easy ideas to organize your closet in 10, 20 or 30 minutes. Set the timer and go!
Closet Pictures aka The Closet Organization Peep Show
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Closet Picture Galleries:
