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Organizing and Upgrading Your Walk-In Closet
Summary Outline:
You should consider re-organizing your walk-in closet – it will help you see all the clothing items and accessories you own. You might also consider upgrading your closet area with new closet systems that keeps everything in organized sections.
By having everything organized in a visual range, you can make some outfit combinations in your head. In that way, you can drastically reduce your getting-ready time.
Before you start organizing your closet, you should declutter it first. Get rid of all the items you’re not wearing or using, so that you are left with only things you actually need.
After you’ve done that, you can move to the organization by consider the following ways to regulate and manage your walk-in-closet:
- 1st: consider open shelving, as they are more convenient
- side note: using closet systems
- 2nd: use rods, hangers, hooks and baskets for easier storage
- side note: using baskets for storage
- 3rd: organize your clothes by season, occasion, type and color
- side note: lining your closet with cedar planks
- 4th: organize accessories such as scarves, belts, hats, socks, bags, jewelery and sunglasses
- side note: types of closet accessories
- 5th: lastly, think about clever additions and upgrades to your walk-in closet
- side note: adding decorative mirrors
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1st:Consider Open Shelving
Open shelving systems are great for walk-in closets for numerous reasons. First of all, when everything is displayed openly, you have a clear overview of what you own.
- So, you can mix and match some items that you wouldn’t otherwise, to create killer combinations. Secondly, such shelving systems also boost motivation to keep things organized.
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- When considering the shelvings, try to be economic and use all the closet space at your disposal. You can use the internet to find out more about some creative and innovative ways to use even those hard-to-reach places.
- The key to good closet organization is using the space optimally.
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Using Closet Systems:
You can find on the market closet systems that come with open shelving, rods and drawers – in fact, you can configure the closet system however you like based on dimension of your walk-in closet.
These systems can be easily assembled and installed securely against the back wall. Additional components can be added to give you height for higher closet ceilings.
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Another option to custom build your closet system. You can find many design ideas that can be retrofitted for you closet area. This could be a DIY project or hired out by a professional.
Either method that you choose will allow for better organization of your closet that adds value to your home.
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2nd:Use Rods, Hangers, Hooks, And Baskets
Some experts on closet designs say that you should try to organize your walk-in closet the way fashion stores organize their wholesale clothing. That means you should use rods, hangers, hooks and baskets.
- To maximize your closet space, you should consider the places where you can put rods. You can place them lower and higher to save precious space – the same way clothing stores do.
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- Moreover, use the same style hangers to make your closet look even more organized and tidier. You can put up hooks to hang various items and baskets for storing items.
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Using Baskets For Storage:
Baskets come in a myriad of shapes, sizes and textures. What makes them handy is that you can use them as follows:
- As Dresser Drawers:
you need some time of shelving system (as noted in the photo below) where a basket can nicely fit. Use one basket for underwear; another for socks; and another for t-shirts; and etc. - Make sure each basket can be identified easily from the outside for fast retrieval.
- For Seasonal Storage:
why crowd your closet space with winter clothes when it is hot outside; and vice versa having all of your summer clothes on display when snow to falling out side. - Baskets can be used to store seasonal items and other type clothing for special occasions; i.e., beach clothing.
- For Bulk Bath Items:
use the baskets to store household items that are not stored easily elsewhere in the home. - For example, you can use 1-2 baskets for storing toilet paper; another basket for storing oral items like toothpaste, toothbrushes, and mouth wash. And another for hair products like shampoos, rinses, hair spray and the like.
- In other words, you baskets nearly arranged in your walk-in closet for storing bathroom items that take up too much bathroom space.
- For Bedroom and Miscellaneous Storage:
if you have enough closet space, baskets can be used to store bed sheets, winter blankets, pillows and other bed needs. - Miscellaneous items include light bulbs, first-aid items, and other family-like needs that are not used regularly but may be needed when required.
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Again, having open shelving will allow easy management of baskets. Another option is to add against one wall bins that have been sized for one basket each.
You can then segment the bins based on what is being stored; i.e., tall section for season items; mid-section for bed items; and bottom section for bath items.
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3rd:Organize Your Clothes by Season, Occasion, Type and Color
Another trick that fashion stores use is organizing clothes by some or all aspects: seasonally, by occasion, type and/or color. In that way, it will be easier to find the clothing items you need to match certain outfits.
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- If you think about it, it looks so appealing and soothing when you see clothes arranged by colors in shops. You should opt for whatever clothes organization works for you.
- You can use some or all of these organization guidelines, but you can also come up with your own.
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Lining Your Closet With Cedar Planks:
Interior walk-in closets generally don’t have windows – so this area can become musty and damp especially in humid areas. These conditions attract mildew, moths and other non-friendly fabric insects.
You may be familiar with the cedar smell from your parents or grandparents closets. The aroma released by cedar wood oils keep insects away. Plus the wood absorbs moisture in the closet so that your clothes stay dry and fresh.
Cedar is especially useful if you use the closet to store seasonal clothes and other valuable fabrics.
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It is fairly easy to install cedar planks as a friendly-DYI project. You simply attach the planks up against drywall using pneumatic pin nailer to secure them to the wall studs.
The cedar will need to be lightly sanded after installation to release the aromatic oils. Do not place any finish on the cedar – that will defeat the purpose for the release of aromatic smells.
Note that your clothes will take on a mild cedar odor, which generally fades after a few hours. So an idea is just use cedar planks in drawers or segmented storage areas where seasonal clothes are stored.
Likewise, some individuals may have allergic reactions to the oils that can cause skin irritation. Double check with your medical professional before installation, if needed.
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4th:Don’t Forget the Accessories
A big part of our closet is also different accessories that complete our outfits. These include hats, sunglasses, bags, shoes, jewelery, scarves, belts and other things.
- It’s essential to keep these items organized as well.
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- You can set up some shoe racks to display your shoes, bookcases to display your bags and boxes to keep your sunglasses in. You can also store some of these items in drawers.
- Just make sure that you get drawer organizers to keep everything neat. This is a great way to keep ties and belts in order.
- Get some jewelery and watch boxes as well as some hangers for scarves.
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Types of Closet Accessories:
Do you know all of the of closet accessories that can be used to keep your closet organized? One of the most popular items are closet hooks for belts, ties, scarfs, and more.
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You may be surprised of the many different closet gadgets available. It is just a matter of setup either within your closet unit or against an open wall.
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5th:Think About Clever Additions –
Besides the basics, there are also some clever additions you can incorporate into your walk-in closet. Consider placing a vanity with a chair if you have enough space.
- Don’t forget to install a big mirror, or even better a three-folded mirror.
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- You can make it even better by adding cabinet lighting. Moreover, you can hang some inspirational artwork on walls, place some fresh flowers and hang elegant drapes.
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Let’s Review Mirrors:
Mirrors are probably the most helpful addition you can add to your walk-in closet. If your closet is big enough, you can use the mirror to dress and prep for the coming day.
Make sure you have enough lighting to allow the mirror to reflect properly. The best type of mirror would be a floor mirror for full wardrobe review prior to stepping out into the world.
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CONCLUSION
There are so many awesome ideas to organize your walk-in closet! Look for more ideas online, the internet is full of them – surely, you will find something you like.
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