Did you just move into a new home, or are you ready to rip everything out of your existing closets because you don’t know where anything is, and start all over again? If so, then organizing your new closets (or your old “new” closets) can make a big impact on how organized you remain moving forward. By taking some time to find the best organization system for your new closets up front, you will offer yourself the best use of space, and the best chance of keeping your home uncluttered and organized.
If you are so short on space that no amount of reorganization is going to give you enough room to store all of your worldly possessions, then short of deciding to buy a home with bigger and better closets, you’ll need to come up with a more practical solution. For example, you may want to think about whether it’s worth it to build a new closet, and if so, if you have the space or the location to do so. Building a new closet is not a hugely complicated task, but it does take some construction skills and know-how to get the job done. But most people don’t opt for new closet construction and simply need some basic new closet design in order to find more efficient storage options.
Here are a few organization tips to help you keep your new closets as functional as possible:
Start with a plan
While it’s one thing to say that you need to change the way you store things in your closet, and you may be wooed by all of the sleek and attractive closet organization systems that you find in the stores, you will continue to be unorganized if you don’t spend the time to carefully plan your new closets. Figure out where your current closet organization system is lacking, what you need to accomplish with your new closet system, and how you live your life. For example, if you find it easier to see all of your clothes together side by side, then a system that separates each type of clothing into different sections may not work for you. If you tend to hang a lot of clothes, then buying all those nice new closet cubes and shelves won’t give you the hanging space you need. A well thought out plan is the most important step when it comes to getting the most from your new closets.
Keep it simple
When it comes to organization, simplicity is the key. The simpler you can make your new closet setup, the more likely you are to keep things in their proper locations and keep your new closets organized. Fancy new closet designs may look great when you walk into a model home, but in reality, the simpler the system is, the better it works for most people.
Make it work for you
Every person is different, and therefore every new closet design should be slightly different as well. Find what works best for you, your belongings, and your lifestyle. If having a big basket on the floor to catch all of your scarves and belts is what is best for you, don’t get talked into a hook or rack system where each item has to be individually hung up. If you have tons of shoes and want to be able to see them all at a moment’s notice, then consider storing them in clear boxes on a shelf rather than in shoe pockets.
Keep it uniform
Despite the fact that you probably don’t need every new closet organizer you find in the store, there is something to be said for uniformity. If all of your hangers match, rather than having a mix of different colors, materials and sizes, your closet will look more organized and you will feel more organized as well. Getting coordinating storage boxes, shelving or racks keeps the overall look of your new closet design simple and uncluttered, and helps to keep things organized.
Do it yourself
It is true that some people weren’t born with an “organizing gene” and may need some professional help when it comes to organizing their closets, and their life for that matter. But, if you give some thought and planning to what doesn’t work about your existing closets and what you’d like to get out of your new closets, you can find a system that works best for YOU, not just the latest design concept touted by a professional organizing company. And, the great thing is that with all the money you save on your DIY new closet organization system – and all the added space you gain – you can use some of that saved money to buy yourself a new thing or two!
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