Simple and Practical Ways to Perfectly Organize Your Closet

How to conveniently arrange things in a closet?

Your “Nothing to Wear” has nowhere to put it!
A phrase that every husband will subscribe to.

I have written more than one useful article about wardrobe revision and analysis! Today we’ll talk about whether order in the closet is achievable and exactly how you can arrange and hang all things and accessories on shelves and hangers so that all the necessary clothes are always at hand!

Every girl is familiar with Narnia. And he knows exactly where this very Narnia is. In her closet with clothes. That’s for sure - a magical world in which it is unclear what goes where and where everything is. In the most severe cases, unable to withstand the pressure of magic from within, the doors of the closet fall off or the shelves collapse. This happened to me with my shoe closet.

How many times when going through your wardrobe do you say: “Oh, what a cute blouse-skirt-sandals! Wow, I completely forgot about them!” Or, having acquired another new thing, you remember that somewhere in the depths... on the farthest shelf... the new is the well-forgotten old, yeah. Now in duplicate.

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• Don't make too many shelves. Still, this is not the most convenient storage method. But it makes the design of the cabinet more budget-friendly. In this case, you can supplement the shelves with drawers and baskets. And at the bottom of the closet you can put baskets on wheels, for example, for bed linen.
• If you do not have a very strict wardrobe, subject to a dress code, we would recommend avoiding special fastenings for ties and belts. At first, such an offer seems tempting, but then the space is simply not used at all.
• If space allows, you can install a folding ironing board directly in the closet. This way you won’t have to take it apart every time and move things from one corner to another.
• Even if there is very little space, do not make the cabinet narrower than 65 cm. This width may immediately seem excessive, but do not forget - 10 cm of this will be used for the design of the wardrobe.
• Retractable drawers can be made not only from MDF or chipboard, but also from metal. This will significantly reduce their cost, and the things in them will still breathe.
• If your closet is intended not only for a wardrobe, but also for storing household items, strictly follow the zoning. There is no need to store everything mixed together. The more strictly you adhere to this rule, the easier it will be to maintain order on the shelves.
• Before ordering a new wardrobe, conduct a complete audit of your wardrobe and all your belongings. Perhaps it’s time to part with the prom suit or dress that your mother wore in her student years. Thus, the required cabinet dimensions may be reduced. This means there will be more space in the apartment.

Good luck in choosing stylish and comfortable solutions! In addition, we recommend looking for a wardrobe for photos of new unusual items in our other article.

VISIBLE SPOT

The saying “out of sight, out of mind” also affects memory when it comes to wardrobe. If you don't see a thing, then, as a rule, you don't remember it. And the result is the same sets of things that are constantly in sight. Boring. All you have to do is arrange things so that they can be seen. This, in my opinion, is the main purpose of organizing your wardrobe.

A clothing dump can bring another unpleasant surprise: suppose you suddenly remember a beautiful cardigan that hasn’t been worn for a hundred years. And we decided to take him for a walk. And when they took it out of the deposits, they discovered that it was all crumpled and there were no buttons. It’s good if you have time to put it in order and a button, but what if not? In this case, the item is very often sent back to the pile, where it will lie until it is thrown away or given away. And you could wear it with pleasure.

Do you think this is a rather bleak picture?

So, let's begin to restore world harmony within the framework of a single wardrobe. First you need to determine in what position each item will be stored. Will it hang on a hanger, put it on a shelf, or be stored in a box? The storage method depends, first of all, on the purpose of the item, the type of material and frequency of use.

How does the Attic work?

Every person at least once in his life wanted to have a bottomless chest, where he could put temporarily unnecessary things, and then get them back in the same form. Dreams come true and now such a place exists. No more tripping over your skis in the summer and over your kayak in the winter. Each item has a shelf or rack. You can leave only what you need at the moment at home. Let the rest wait in the Attic. This is an original system where property is fully ensured safety, security and constant control.

To place an order, select a convenient form:

• telephone;
• mobile app;
• website;
• social network.

The process is extremely simple. The main thing is to agree on the time of arrival of the movers. Before this, it is necessary to prepare items that need to be sent for long-term maintenance. Packaging and labeling will be handled by specialists. They take photographs of what is accepted and take it to a warehouse, where optimal conditions are created for any items and a certain level of heat and humidity is maintained. Upon receipt, everything appears in your personal account - this is a virtual version of the storage. If a return is required, everything will be brought home again. It is possible to arrange a new arrival by calling movers on a certain day or to deliver unnecessary items yourself.

HANGERS

Now let’s take hold of the hangers and throw out all the wire misunderstandings, slanted planks and plastic monsters 3 sizes too large that have crept into your closet. This trinity can cause irreparable damage to delicate and thin tissues or skin. Wire hangers are needed to bring clothes from the dry cleaner or workshop. All. You cannot store clothes on them! Under its own weight, the fabric stretches, and the thin frame of the hanger is very easily deformed. And, once again taking out your favorite jacket, you may find “ears” on the shoulders or sleeves (if the hanger is the wrong size), similar in shape to the ugly bubbles of sweatpants, only small. I'm not even talking about the exquisitely colored rust stains on a light jacket, for example.

Option two - wooden hangers. Just please, not the creepy two-plank designs that remember your mother’s prom dress. But wide ones with rounded ends are what you need. The only thing is that things can easily slip off from patent-leather hangers, so fasten the buttons. The advantages of such hangers are at the same time their disadvantage: they are solid, beautiful, take up a lot of space in the closet and are expensive. Such a Bentley among hangers. This category, very beautiful and very expensive, includes hangers covered with leather.

If functionality is most important to you, then welcome to the world of plastic hangers. But not powerful cast monsters on which you can hang knight's armor, and nothing will survive. The crossbar next to the closet will probably break. Plastic hangers are very convenient for putting things in order. Lightweight, functional, for delicate thin fabrics there are silicone pads so that silk or cambric does not slip off.

The most ideal, in my experience, are vinyl coated hangers. If anyone is sad about the thinness of wire, this is the place for you. They are almost as thin, but they no longer pull clothes because of their size, a lot of them can fit in a closet, and the special coating, that same vinyl (yes, it turns out that not only records are made from it), does not allow them to slip and become deformed even the thinnest and most delicate fabrics.

A general rule for all hangers: they should be the right size for you! It is necessary. Too large will cause bubbles on the sleeves, and too small will cause bubbles on the shoulders.

It is also recommended that all hangers be the same, so that when you open the closet, you see an orderly row of hanging clothes, and not sleeves and shoulders sticking out at random.

A few words about fabric hangers: they look very cute, ideal for thin blouses, but take up a lot of space. One way out: take out one or two shelves in a closet with shelves, nail a crossbar in the resulting space and hang soft hangers with blouses on it.

A general rule for everyone: hangers should be smooth, with recesses for straps or special loops for skirts or dresses. Some models have a crossbar or tucks for trousers. Whether you use them or not is up to you. Just keep in mind that in this position the trousers may wrinkle.

If ironing is not so scary for you, then you can save space by purchasing these hangers for your trousers.

What is not recommended to be stored on hangers is knitwear, especially thin ones, woolen sweaters, cardigans and other fabrics that can deform under their own weight. It is best to fold them in neat piles, sorted by density.

A little trick: alternate in one pile, say, sweaters or tops, bright and dark. This way they will be more noticeable and will not merge with each other. The same stacks are convenient for storing jeans.

Some people prefer to store knitted items vertically in a chest of drawers or drawers, as the Japanese do. To learn more about this method, read Marie Kondo's book The Magic of Tidying Up. But let me note right away that this method is not suitable for everyone. Didn't suit me. Things get very wrinkled

And this is a life hack for girls who especially like to plan everything. I learned about it from my basic course student, who approached all tasks very responsibly.

After a total revision of her wardrobe, she photographed ALL her looks, sent them to me, we adjusted them a little, and then she just took and hung her photos on the inside of the closet doors. She no longer faced the question of “what to wear.”

I think it's brilliant!

Choosing clothing storage devices

Individual items are easy to make with your own hands. These are “hangers” tied to a common rope attached to the ceiling - up to seven blouses, dresses, skirts, etc. can easily fit on such a structure. A round crossbar attached to the wall, a forest snag cleared of bark, is also very convenient. If any clothing items placed in plain sight are very irritating, they are covered with a mobile screen consisting of a plastic or wooden frame with a film stretched over it.

For clothes that are not yet dirty, but have already been worn once, floor hangers and metal rods mounted on a wooden frame are used. When there is a lot of space, a special bedside valet hanger is used, and a real tailor's mannequin in the interior looks very organic. When there is 35-50 cm of free space between the back wall of the cabinet and the wall, this area is also used by attaching several hooks for hanging household and work items.

In a closet overflowing with clothes, there is a greater likelihood of moths, unpleasant odors, and dampness, since air does not circulate.

Hangers

There are different hangers - for light blouses and heavy coats, jeans and skirts. It is not recommended to store knitwear, especially bulky ones, on hangers - they stretch under their own weight and lose their shape.

There are many types of hangers:

• for hangers - these are rods in the closet, pantographs, floor structures with a wooden or metal frame. The capacity of this design is maximum;
• tripod stand - usually located in the hallway or bedroom. These are multi-level structures, decorated on top with metal crossbars, accessories for hats, scarves, and on the bottom with convenient drawers;
• hanger-cabinet - has several rods, a mesh upper shelf, drawers in the lower part, usually made modular;
• ceiling - mounted to the ceiling without taking up useful floor space. The hangers are removed from it with a special device;
• wall-mounted – mounted directly on the wall, less often – in a corner;
• door ones - help to significantly save space, look like a crossbar with several hooks;
• transformable - the design is modified depending on the tasks assigned to it.

The maximum dimensions of hangers are very different and depend on the material of manufacture and the size of the clothing:

• wooden - about 45 cm wide;
• iron - 42 cm;
• plastic – 40 cm;
• female – 38-46 cm;
• men's - 44-51 cm;
• teenage – 34-39 cm;
• children's - 24-38 cm.

All kinds of multifunctional designs for belts, scarves, and ties are also produced. The range includes regular, folding and collapsible.

For long items, choose the largest hangers and high hangers.

Boxes

Cardboard and plastic boxes become a real salvation when it comes to storing many small items. The dimensions of some of these organizers do not exceed a small candy box, while others are comparable to the dimensions of half a standard desk.

This category includes:

• baskets - plastic, woven from wicker, rattan, newspaper tubes. Sometimes they are painted in different colors;
• organizers – plastic, made of plywood, fiberboard, corrugated cardboard, textile or non-woven materials;
• hanging containers, “pockets” for small items, soft floor trunks;
• plastic boxes with a regular or snap-on lid, the largest, heaviest ones have small wheels;
• retractable storage systems in beds, sofas, closets, chests of drawers, couches, etc.

Such mobile structures can be placed almost anywhere: narrow ones can be easily placed under the bed, for everyday things - on a wide windowsill, soft decorative trunks will decorate the space of the bedroom or living room. It is convenient to arrange boxes of a uniform type on through shelving - they do not spoil the appearance of the room, they zone it beautifully, and all things are within reach.

Ready-made storage systems

Ready-made devices for compact storage are available from many manufacturers of furniture and related products. With their help, it is easy to organize the most extensive wardrobes. Suitable for various categories of clothing:

• dense plastic bags, including those with a zip-lock fastener;
• vacuum bags of various sizes;
• plastic containers with handles, lids, locking mechanisms;
• strong cardboard boxes;
• plywood boxes;
• textile trunks;
• hanging organizers made of polyethylene or fabric;
• special bags with buttons.

BAGS: HOW TO STORE IN THE CLOSET?

In the lower (or upper) part of the cabinet, in special cases, stuffed with paper inside. This way, creases do not form on them, and the surface does not get dirty.

Of course, there is not always enough space in the closet for bags. There will be much more space for them in a full-fledged dressing room.

Small bags and crossbody can be conveniently hung on hooks. You can use a regular scarf hanger or special hangers, like in the picture on the right.

Or order such hanging organizers on AliExpress

Belts, scarves, shawls. Welcome to IKEA! This is truly a paradise for lovers of order. Hangers, rails, boxes for accessories, storage modules, drawers with dividers - a paradise for those who like to organize everything.

Boom location

As for the placement of things, everything obeys the laws of logic. Women will need three barbells, and men only two. Typically, two rods are located one above the other: for the bottom and top, respectively. The third rod will be useful for women for dresses. Of course, you can hang them on a short rod, but then there is a chance that they will get wrinkled.

Typically, the upper bar is placed at a height of 180 cm. This location is suitable for people of average height. But if you have non-standard parameters, then it is better to create a cabinet for yourself and place the bar at a height higher or lower than the standard one.

The lower rod is most often installed a meter from the floor. Or you can measure the average length of the items on the hanger and add 20 cm. The same rule applies to the top bar. By the way, designers even have their own concepts for the arrangement of things. For example, they can be grouped by seasons, styles, or simply colors. Professionals call the latter method optimal.

It is advisable that there is at least 10-15 cm of space between things, otherwise, hanging in the closet, they will have a not very pleasant smell. Therefore, you can calculate how wide the rod you will need. You count the items in your wardrobe and multiply by 10 - you end up with the result in centimeters. In this case, it is better not to save space.

But storing things on a bar perpendicular to the wall turns out to be extremely inconvenient. Although designers may convince you otherwise. Choose only those options when you can immediately take in your entire wardrobe. Or it should be a retractable railing. It’s better to immediately say no to the other options - tested on thousands of cabinets.

The now fashionable pantographs also seem like a controversial decision to us. In order for this mechanism not to break within a year, they must be of very good quality. And they most often suggest using them in very small cabinets, which cannot be called elite. Accordingly, the quality of materials suffers. Therefore, it is better not to try to save a couple of tens of centimeters, but focus on daily convenience.

HOW TO HANG SCARFS?

The main task is still the same: they must be visible, so boxes and crates are not suitable for this purpose; a moth will get to the scarf lying at the bottom of the box much faster than you. So, either in a stack on a shelf, or, if there are not many of them, hang them on special structures, of which there are many on sale.

We use the interceiling space

When ordering a built-in wardrobe, you should build it right up to the ceiling, but if the structure is already ready and there is unused space at the top, you should fill it beautifully and usefully.

Today it is easy to find wicker baskets or beautiful boxes on sale, and you can also make them yourself. A vintage suitcase will also come in handy as it will add character to the interior. Inside you can store rarely used shoes and clothes, spare blankets and textiles.

A rational approach to storing things will help make life more comfortable and save not only space, but also time.

BELTS AND TIES

This is where the delimiter module comes in handy. Their cells can accommodate the entire collection. Roll into a ring, not too tightly, with the buckle facing outward to avoid creases. And each one in a separate cell. Wide ones, if space allows, can be laid out flat, and corset ones can be placed vertically.

Another option is to hang them on special hangers. A belt hanger can be attached to a closet door, provided that the belts do not touch clothing (otherwise, hello, puffs!)

Vertical storage system

First, it is important to understand what it does, what it is for, and what the tangible benefits are. The basis is the doctrine of the ergonomics of space, where it is necessary to relieve the horizontal by using height. Originally it meant clothes. Many people are especially annoyed by the inability to remove one T-shirt from a common pile without them all falling apart. It turned out that the classics can also be improved by finding a creative solution. If you do not put, but put any object, a lot of new possibilities open up, as Marie Kondo proved in practice.

UNDERWEAR AND STOCKINGS

For stockings and socks, dividers will again come in handy. Place one of these in a drawer of the chest of drawers and the socks living there will no longer resemble a multi-colored lump of who knows what it’s made of. It is very advisable to arrange stockings and socks according to “sameness”, so that in search of the twin brother of one stocking you do not empty out the entire drawer.

With linen everything is simple. Fold the bras one cup into the other, you can put panties in the top of the set folded in this way, put the next set in the resulting structure, and so on until you run out. It is convenient to store individual items in boxes without a top, so they do not spread throughout the closet or chest of drawers.

Using organizers

Now it has become fashionable to store things in special organizers. In addition to the fact that they save space, sets of underwear, socks, and shoes placed in them look aesthetically pleasing.

There are different types of organizers:

1. For storing bras, the best option is a container with a special liner.
2. Organizers with divided small cells are suitable for storing hosiery.
3. Before putting towels and bed linen in a rectangular fabric or cardboard organizer, it is recommended to sort them by size.
4. It is optimal to store shoes in hanging organizers with individual pockets for each pair of shoes.

If the house has one closet or a modular system, it is advisable to store seasonal items in distant compartments. This is the only way to maximize the interior space in the closet.

SHOES

There are two options: either in original boxes, with photographs pasted on them (what a pity that Polaroids are out of circulation).

Or buy boxes with transparent windows from IKEA.

Because the principle works with shoes like nothing else: if it is not visible, then it is not there.

And rummaging through all the boxes in search of the right pair is not a pleasant task. For a long life of your favorite shoes, learn the rule: if you decide to put them in a box, clean them first. And stuff it with paper to avoid deformation.

Content:

1. Vertical storage system
2. The main principles of the vertical storage method
3. Storage by type

• Pants and shorts
• Dresses and skirts
• Tops, shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts
• Socks and tights
• Vertical underwear storage system
• Bed sheets
• Towels
• Additional convenience features

• Advantages and Disadvantages of Konmari Folding
• Where to store using Marie Kondo's method
• What to do with the remaining things
• How does the Attic work?
• Conclusion

DECORATIONS

For jewelry and jewelry, it is most convenient to splurge on a special chest of drawers or dividers with a larger number of sections. The more sections, the better!

Necklaces and chains can be hung on hooks; when lying down, they happily and quickly get mixed up with each other.

And glasses can also be hung on a hanger!

Installing shelves

If the filling of the cabinet was not thought out in advance, it is worth “pumping” it yourself. It happens that the shelves provided by the manufacturer are located at a great distance from each other. A stack of folded clothes ends up too high and quickly creates clutter.

Typically, shelves are made from laminated chipboard, sawed to fit the width and depth of the cabinet, protecting the ends with an edge and fixing them with screws and shelf holders.

OUTERWEAR

The problem with it is that half the time it is worn very actively, and the other half it is not taken out of the closet at all. Therefore, before putting it in the closet (fur - only in a closet or in a fabric case, it will “suffocate” in a plastic bag) - be sure to clean it and put in an anti-moth agent. Don't be afraid, they no longer smell like old mothballs. In general, in order to avoid a colony of these winged friends of humans, often go through clothes that have not been worn for a long time and do not forget to periodically change the tablets.

To be honest, organizing your wardrobe takes a lot of time and effort. But the result is visible immediately, you can use it for a long time, and for the titanic work done, you can treat yourself to, say, a new blouse. After all, you now know for sure that you don’t have exactly this one yet!

Closet organization steps

So, on your day off, when you are cleaning the house, include another important task in your program - organizing things in the closet. It will be enough to perform this procedure once every six months. By following step by step the main stages of correctly arranging things in your wardrobe, you will understand that it is simple and pleasant.

Empty the closet

First of all, completely empty the closet by taking out all your things. Thus, firstly, you can visually assess the number of your items and the size of your wardrobe. This will help you think about how you can rationally use each shelf.

Secondly, this stage will help you avoid thoughtless purchases. Having sorted out your closet, you will see which things are in abundance and which you need to buy.

Thirdly, after emptying your closet, you can measure the dimensions of the shelves in the closet. Today, stores offer a large selection of clothing and underwear storage accessories that fit any layout and design. Drawers, baskets and drawers for storing things and accessories will help save space. And the clothing placement strategy will become more thoughtful and clear. Drawer or shelf dividers are also equally effective.

Clean the inside of the cabinet

Before you start putting things on the shelves, be sure to wash the inside of the closet. A sponge moistened with water or surface cleaner is suitable for this.

This procedure is simply necessary. After all, you don't want your clean clothes to be stored in a place where dust accumulates.

Separate your clothes

Once you have emptied your closet, start separating your clothes according to the following principle:

• The things you wear most often;
• Things you don't wear often;
• Things you don't wear for six months.

After which, the clothes included in the first two points should be divided into the following categories:

• Everyday things;
• Formal items, work wear;
• Evening clothes for going out.

Try on all the clothes

After you have divided all the clothes into piles, you should try on each item. Why is this necessary? It is at this stage that you will discover that some things are already old or do not suit you. In this case, worn-out clothes should be recycled, and those that do not fit can be donated.

Also, while trying on clothes, you will understand that some things are no longer “to your liking.” So why keep them if you're not going to wear them anytime soon anyway? It’s worth thinking about this and perhaps putting them in the pile of things that you don’t wear for six months. On the other hand, you may find an outfit that you haven't worn for a long time, but it ends up being a great option for everyday wear today.

Once you've sorted your clothes into categories and gotten rid of those you don't plan to wear, you can move on to the next step.

Use all the shelves

Before you start putting things away, think carefully about where you will put your clothes, underwear, shoes and accessories. Use all the available space: shelves, drawers and storage boxes. As well as dividers for storing things and place them so that they are visible at first glance. To help you find it faster, you can make small notes to indicate what each storage container contains.

To store underwear, you need to allocate separate shelves in the closet, or you can add a chest of drawers or a small drawer to the room.

Time to unpack

The clothes you wear most often should be on shelves that are easy to access as soon as you open the closet. Formal and evening wear, which are rarely used, should be placed on other shelves, and be in second place in terms of availability. Expensive items should be stored in special cases, protecting them from dust and snags.

Repeat the same operation with seasonal items. So, during hot weather, winter clothes should be hidden in boxes or in vacuum bags. And then put it in the far corner of the closet to free up as much space as possible for summer clothes. This rule is very important for perfect wardrobe organization, especially for a closet with limited space.

Another secret to properly organizing your closet is arranging clothes into sets. For example, you can hang a suit next to a shirt, or jeans next to a T-shirt that you usually wear together. Thus, you can choose specific clothes for work or for a walk in one motion, saving time.

And the final action that we propose is more concerned with the aesthetic appearance of your wardrobe. Organize or hang clothes by color. This will make your closet more organized, which will help you find what you are looking for faster. And if you choose hangers of the same colors, the visual effect will be even better.