Get Your Walk-in Closet Organized With These Professional Tips

1. Out with the Old

Everyone loves the space provided by walk-in closets. Yours might be so large that you can’t imagine ever running out of it. No matter the size of your closet, it won’t do much good if you can’t keep it organized. Before you can assemble a game plan, however, you’ll need to discard all the things you no longer use.

Remove all your items from your closet. While pulling out your clothing, shoes, jewelry, and other things, take an honest look at whether you need them or not. Anything damaged can be thrown away, but you should set aside the better quality things for donation. Once your closet is totally bare, give it a good clean and vacuum or sweep the floor.

2. Organizing for Convenience

Walk-in closets offer a blank canvas for you to simplify your life. By putting some thought into how you use your closet, you can make the process of dressing each day easier and more efficient. Hang your most frequently used items in the easiest-to-reach spots. Try to keep all like items together, and organize them by color.

Closet organizers are great for keeping various accessories safe and out of the way. Shoe racks make finding the right pair of shoes a breeze while preventing them from getting lost or being stepped on. A tie rack is a far better place for your ties than a drawer where they’re likely to get wrinkled. 

3. Fill out with Hanging Rods and Hooks

Hooks are an organizer’s dream because they’re small and fit almost anywhere. If there’s an empty wall, hooks are ideal for hanging bags or scarves. If your walk-in has a door that’s not being used, you can attach hooks for all sorts of things.

Filling up the vertical space in your closet with hanging rods is essential for getting the most out of your closet. Reader’s Digest recommends hanging long items on rods at 64.5 inches, medium-length items at 52.5 inches, and smaller items at 40.5 inches. If there’s room, double-hanging short pieces like shirts or blouses is ideal. 

4. Creative Storage Solutions Abound

There’s more to closet storage than just hooks and hangers; sometimes it’s just a matter of being creative. If your closet has big pullout drawers, you can use old shoeboxes to compartmentalize. When the weather changes, remove out-of-season items like heavy jackets or swim trunks and store them in clear plastic bins.

Multi-use storage boxes can hold a variety of items like hats, flip-flops, and purses, and padded jewelry inserts are perfect for protecting and organizing necklaces, rings, and bracelets. Tired of walking into work with wrinkled pants? Pants racks will ensure you’re never unkempt at a big meeting ever again!

5. Upkeep Matters Too

Just because your walk-in closet is clean and organized doesn’t mean your work is done. Even a big closet has limited room, so try to get into the habit of making space for new clothing. When you purchase a new shirt or dress, find a similar item you’re unlikely to wear in the future and donate or throw it away.

Whatever you do, don’t return to any bad habits you may have previously had. For instance, if you’re the kind of person who’s prone to tossing clothing and shoes on the floor at the end of the day, you need to put a stop to that. Installing a laundry hamper in your walk-in is particularly helpful if you’d prefer not to make extra visits to the laundry room. 

Conclusion

Walk-in closets provide a lot of extra room for your things, but they’re not limitless. If you don’t create (and maintain) a neatly organized closet, it’s just as vulnerable to the ravages of clutter as any closet or room in your house.

Following these simple tips can turn a messy walk-in into the luxurious and efficient master closet you’ve always wanted.

Sources

https://www.rd.com/article/walk-in-closet-organization-ideas/