Reorganizing Your Custom Closet for Winter in Florida

Todd Saieva • November 11, 2022

Florida might not get as blisteringly cold in the winter as other states do, but it still dips in temperature enough to warrant bringing out sweaters, long sleeves, jeans, and even jackets with hoods.

Once it gets cold enough, it pays to have your custom closet reorganized to suit your cold weather clothes, with the knowledge that you might be able to bust out the T-shirts and sandals some days. A new organization system will help you keep everything in its place.

Once you’re ready to reorganize your custom closet for winter in Florida, you should:

Clear out your closet and start from scratch.
Do a thorough cleaning of clothes to be stowed.
Find the right bin and location for long-term storage.
Section off your hanging clothes storage by use and season.
Make use of a convenient shoe rack.

Now that we’ve got a good handle on the things you need to keep in mind when reorganizing your custom closet for winter, let’s dive into the specifics.

Clear Out Your Closet and Start From Scratch

It might seem easier to just optimize what you have instead of starting from scratch, but this will lead to more work down the line. Instead, clear out all your shelves and hanging space. This will make it far easier for you to picture other possibilities for the space.

This will also make the next step easier since you’ll want to put some (but not all) of your warm weather clothes away. Since South Florida still has warm or even hot days during the winter, the last thing you want is to not have something to relax in when the temperature is on your side.

Do a Thorough Cleaning of Clothes to Be Stowed

Once you’ve sorted out all of the clothes that will be going into long-term storage, it’s time to get them ready for the months ahead with a good wash. Where possible, you’ll want to use hot water in the wash to ensure that no moths or other pests might hitch a ride.

This will also help you down the road, as clothes that have stains that sit for months will be far harder to clean. There’s also the obvious bonus of taking out your summer clothes and being greeted with a fresh smell and wear-ready garments.

Find the Right Bin and Location for Long-Term Storage

While cardboard boxes work great for moving and storing many items in your home, they should not be used for long-term clothes storage. You need something that’s airtight and impermeable, especially since pests seek out untouched clothes.

Your best bet is to opt for a sturdy plastic bin, especially one that has a strong latch that clicks securely into place. You want to be sure that once you put your clothes away, only you will have access to them - not pesky pests. Be sure to give your clothes a bit of breathing room as well to cut down on creases and wrinkles.

Section off Your Hanging Clothes Storage by Use and Season

As the folks at Martha Stewart note, getting a good sorting process in place will work wonders when it comes to reorganizing your custom closet. Once you’ve stowed away most of your warm weather clothes, you should have quite a bit more space to work with.

You can take advantage of this new real estate by setting up an easy to follow sorting system. You can section off your hanging clothes, for instance, to keep your most heavy duty winter clothes closest to your reach, with warm weather options a little farther away.

Make Use of a Convenient Shoe Rack

A shoe rack might not be the first thing you think of when reorganizing your custom closet for winter, but you’d be surprised by how much one of these things can help. You can use verticality to your advantage, have a space for those warmer shoes, and free up floor space too.

Conclusion

By following these super simple steps and getting a little creative in your approach, you should have an optimized and beautiful custom closet in no time at all!