It’s very easy to let things get out of hand in all areas of our life. It’s funny that as we lose control and get less organized, our wardrobe and closet organization seem to be one of the first segments of order that seem to go. This can compound any negative momentum that you have going against you because of the fact that how you feel has a lot to do with how you look. Our friends at
Dream Closets
wrote a good piece on reducing the stress of your closet. Of course, your well being starts from the inside out, but this isn't an article on spiritualism and nutrition.
Besides, those are long-term plays that you really should be working on every day anyway. When it comes to the day to day grind, there is nothing more complimentary to your mood than how smooth you dress, but more importantly, how smoothly you dress. In this article, we will highlight some ways for you to simplify your current closet arrangement in order to create a custom closet organization system
and therefore, an optimal morning experience.
Simple Considerations:
And we mean, literally garbage, any plastic bags or trash that you have been meaning to get rid of.
Organize boxes or simply areas in your room so that you can begin the declutter process. Mark a section for your throwaways, which are anything that are too messed up for donation; this should be very limited because there will always be someone out there willing and grateful for any article of clothing they get. Next set aside your donations. It’s safe to say that if you haven’t worn the item in two years, then you aren't going to wear it again. There also may be ways to repurpose some of these articles of clothing if you are feeling extra artsy fartsy with your time, an extra scarf or two can do the job. Next, allot a spot for items you want back in your wardrobe. This spot is for your favorite pair of jeans that you are just about 5 pounds too big for at the moment but can easily get motivated to fit back into. Hang those bad boys up in the front to remind you every day about what you came here for! We believe! Finally, allot a section for your guaranteed wardrobe. These are the no-brainers that will go into your custom closet.
Into hung, folded, or cabinet stored. Now you are going to want to take an extra minute and clean the closet itself. This is the touch that will set your custom closet over the top for weeks after. Opening up your closet every morning to the smell of fresh new clothes, and not dust will set the mood for days to come. Use a duster and a broom to get every nook and cranny. Don’t forget about the lightbulbs either! We don’t want to see a single scuff on the wall (most stern dad voice.) If you have a walk-in closet, make sure to mop up or vacuum the floor thoroughly as well. Open up every cabinet and shelf in order to get dust all the way out. We do not recommend using a full sterilizing agent, because a closet is so enclosed that the fumes will become a bother and it will just make it easier for dust to accumulate again.
Okay, so you have cleared out your closet and cleaned it up, so it is ready for the reorganization process. Consider if you are sharing this closet with a spouse what closet accessories you may need in order to optimize the limited space that you have. After you have allotted the space between spouses, start by hanging your hangables first, then moving through your foldables and all the way to the cabinets and drawers.
Even after this is done and you still feel like you don’t have enough space, you may want to consider hiring a professional organizer to aid in the design process. If you are in the Thomaston, Connecticut or surrounding areas, contact us to sign up for a free consultation.
