A neat and organised closet is necessary to keep your clothes pressed, order the chaos and make the wardrobe experience hassle-free. However, for many people, organising a closet can be an insurmountable task. This seemingly difficult task can get easier with the help of some organising hacks and tips.
From the basic ones like using hangers to smart ones, a number of DIY hacks can make organising your closet easy and convenient. Here we have listed some closet organisation hacks to help you organise your wardrobe efficiently.
How to Organise Your Closet
Before implementing organisation hacks, it is recommended to revamp your existing closet. The following steps will aid you in applying closet organisation hacks.
Step 1: Empty your Wardrobe
The first step in organising a closet is to empty it completely. Remove all clothes, hangers, attachments, bins and other additional items present in the closet. While emptying, make sure to put clothes in a clean and dry space.
Step 2: Clean It
Once the closet is empty, it’s time to clean it. First, vacuum it with a brush then wipe every corner of the closet with a damp cloth. Leave it for 30 minutes to dry properly.
Step 3: Declutter and Categorise Clothes
While the closet is drying, start decluttering all your clothes. Sort out clothes in different categories according to the frequency of their usage and the type of fabric. Separate clothes that are not frequently used and can be stored in storage spaces in the home.
Once the above-mentioned steps are completed, closet organisation hacks come into the picture. Before putting your clothes back use the following closet organisation ideas.
DIY Closet Organisation Ideas and Hacks
Listed below are the hacks that will help in organising and maintaining your closet effectively.
Add-on Rows
Adding rows inside the closet helps in utilising the additional space left beneath the hanging clothes. There are two ways of adding layers to your closet, the first one is by adding a cloth rod. It is a cylindrical wooden stick that can be attached to the pre-existing rod through chains. The chains provide an extra length of 2 to 3 feet and hence, the rod hangs below your existing rod.
The second way is to use soda tab hangers. Pull off the soda tabs, slip one side of the tab into the first hanger and use another side to hang the second hanger. In this way, the second hanger will drop a little lower resulting in additional space. Apart from storage, using recycled products like soda tabs will also help in making your home eco-friendly.
Use Baskets for Seasonal Items
If you have clothes and other items that are season specific, store them in bins or baskets. Fold and place all the clothes inside the container and adjust it to the lower or uppermost level of your wardrobe.
When needed, pull the basket, take off accessories and place them back after using. If your closet is small, place these baskets above the closet or under the bed to avoid congestion inside the closet.
Master New Folding Techniques
Unfolded or cluttered clothes are the core reason for an unorganised closet. To avoid this, learn new ways of folding and storing essential items inside the closet. For shirts and sweaters, use the vertical folding technique to prevent piles of clothes from falling off. Similarly, if you have scarves, take a hanger, add shower rings in it and use each ring to hang a scarf separately.
Instal Grids
A simple grid can solve many storage issues. Prepare a grid using wood or metal wires and place it on the inner side of the wardrobe door. Use this grid to hang jewellery and other accessories like caps and hats.
For storing shoes, place the grid vertically at 62 from the wall and use home tools to secure it with nails. Place the heel of the shoe inside the grid to store them properly.
Use Wardrobe Doors
Wardrobe doors can be used in different ways to store accessories. The first way is by installing wall hooks and hanging bags and purses with it. Next is to use wall-hung organisers to store jewellery, sunglasses and makeup items. These organisers can also be used for storing small clothing pieces.
Arrange Shoes in Opposite Positions
Pair of shoes consumes less space if they are arranged in opposite directions. When arranging shoes on the rack, make sure that one shoe should face the front and another shoe should face the back. Furthermore, to keep the shape of shoes intact, stuff paper or cotton inside the shoes.
Add Drawers
A lot of space under the hangers remains utilised. Place drawers or baskets in these spaces to store additional items. If you do not have a separate dressing area, this space can also be used for a vanity. For smartly storing jewellery and small accessories, add dividers inside the drawers.
Consider Multi-purpose Vanity
Vanity and dressers not only increase storage space but also elevate the aesthetics of the bedroom. The dresser or vanity in the room can be used for storing makeup essentials, accessories and jewellery items. If you do not have one, browse through these used dressers and vanities for sale in the UAE and purchase a dresser within your budget.
Vacuum Sealed Bags
To store bulky clothes, pillows and bedding, you can use vacuum-sealed bags. Fold the item and put it in a plastic bag. Now use a home vacuum cleaner to suck out the excess air and seal the plastic bag once all the air is pumped out. This technique can reduce the size of bulky items by 50%.
These were all the closet organisation hacks that you can use to maintain a neat wardrobe. Storage space plays a significant role in hassle-free closet organisation and maintenance. Therefore, if you are living in a small residence with no additional storage space, it’s time to move out. Browse through these apartments for rent in the UAE and move into an apartment with some built-in storage spaces.
For more smart storage ideas, read our blog on creative ideas to organise a closet.
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