How to Organize the Perfect Closet 101

You have found the most outstanding apartment. Natural light is bellowing in through the windows, the kitchen cabinets are large, and you can't wait to soak in the garden tub. As you start unloading your stuff into the closet, it becomes evident you may have too many clothes. And shoes. Maybe your friend won the bigger closet, your spouse actually has more clothes than you, or the space is more cramped than you recalled. Here are a few ideas to make the most out of your closet space.

Hangers over Folded Piles!

Hangers are often accepted as a necessary evil. Buying hangers is an errand and not considered exciting. However, the types of hangers you use in your closet can add or minimize space. Using velvet hangers will add so much availability in your closet and they are affordable. Also, keep your hangers color-conscious. It's really easy to become distracted by mismatched hangers.

Have a Purpose to Organizing! 

After you've kicked your old hangers to the curb, organize your shirts by color and sleeve length. Tell me if this sounds familiar - combing through blouses to find your go-to printed pant. Dividing up your closet from short to long is easy, but enjoy the process! Remember it’s you who has to look at it every time.

Folding SOME of your Clothes is Still Okay! 

Not every item must have a hanger. Your shirts, sweaters and jeans can all be folded into drawers or put away neatly on your closet shelves. Folding items will keep the closet bulk manageable. The divergence between hanging and folded clothes will ensure you see your closet more readily.

If there is Space, Use it!

Take advantage of extra storage for the bottom half of the closet. Keep accessories or folded clothing in the cubbies and organize shoes underneath. If there is still capacity, the top part of the organizer you should definitely use. There is no dead space in a closet - only unused potential.

+1 for the Road...

If you have space in a bedroom, a rolling rack is the ideal plus-one to any walk-in closet. Be proactive and plan your outfits ahead of time, use your best pieces as adornment, or you can still use the rack as additional storage space.