While throwing things away may be the first instinct that a homeowner may have when the closets are stuffed to capacity, such drastic action may not be necessary. Of course, it’s important to throw away or donate things that are no longer useful or needed; but if the homeowner still has a need for the items, then thinning out belongings is not a realistic solution. It may simply be time to reorganize how the closet space is being used. Here are some basics for designing a closet that is efficient and organized.

Begin with Belongings. Arranging items that a person already owns is the best way to start straightening up a closet. Wade through belongings methodically and combine them by category. When grouping things in this fashion, it may become evident that items in one category are overtaking the space. For example, there may be an inordinate number of shoes or accessories crowding everything else out of the space. In this case these items can be completely removed from the closet and stored under the bed in rolling bins. While going through everything, keep a donation bag and a trash bag handy just in case there are some things that can be weeded from the mix.

Efficient Organization. When arranging belongings in the closet, put them away neatly. Use bins and crates to create organized storage spaces that make efficient use of the available closet space. This may be all that is needed to efficiently organize the closet’s contents. However, if further organization is indicated, then additional storage options can be found.

Efficient Use of Space. Quite often as a closet begins to get more and more crowded, clothes are simply jammed into every available nook and cranny and it’s difficult to know how much space you actually have. By removing everything from the closet and reorganizing it from the ground up, there will likely be some free space left over in the closet. If you are unsure about what kind of closet organizers might make the best use of your space, contact a professional organizer or speak with the professionals at your local home improvement store.

There are many types of storage and closet organization systems available at retail stores and there is almost always perfect storage solution available for just about every homeowner and every budget. While it is always possible to bring in a professional organizer to make sense of a crowded closet, it is also quite possible for a homeowner to reorganize the space themselves with one of the many prefabricated options available in retail stores and online.

There are organizer systems available for the homeowner with or without building experience. Many of these prefab systems snap together, so there are really no special skills required to install them. For the homeowner who has some building skills, there is also the possibility of designing and building a custom storage system in the closet. Whether the closet system is prefab or custom made, it will go a long way towards keeping the closet free of clutter, and stepping into a clutter free closet to select what to wear is a great way to start any day!

Author Bio: With signature design style, Jessica Ackerman, an online writer with WallDecorandHomeAccents.com, describes bold approaches to heron and ibis metal wall art and sea turtles metal wall art.

Category: Home Management
Keywords: home, decor, design, wall art, improvement, remodel, budget, repair, organize, feng shui, clean