Posted: Sunday, September 1, 2013 12:00 am
Richmond Times-Dispatch
It seems as if we never have enough closet space, and it seems the little space we have in our closets is crammed and unorganized. Let’s see how we can fix that.
Start by removing the clothes from the rods and all the stuff that is on the shelves and floors. Place the items you’ve taken out into groups of similar items, such as slacks in one pile, shirts in another, skirts in another and so on.
Then categorize each group into colors: all the tan tops together, all the blue tops together and so on. While you are sorting through and organizing items, get rid of things you haven’t used in a while. If you can’t part with some things but don’t have a use for them, put them in a box and store them in the attic or someplace other than your closet. You still have your treasures, but they won’t take up space in the closet. Items you can part with should go to charity.
Measure the space available in the closet (length, width, depth). Now estimate how much room you will need for each of the groups of clothing, shoes, bags, etc. Draw a simple template onto paper with the size of the closet. Create “blocks” in the closet template, sort of like building blocks, and figure out what to put where. Tops and shorts can go one over the other on rods. If you don’t mind hanging slacks by draping them over a hanger, then they can also go on a rod under the tops. Blocks for shoes and handbags should be drawn in, too. Include an area for longer-hanging items, such as dresses and, if you prefer, hanging pants the long way. In your drawing, provide a high shelf for hats, luggage or large handbags.
Provide a space on a wall in the closet to hang belts and necklaces. If you have space in the closet for drawers, install them for underwear, PJs, socks and jewelry. If there is no space for drawers in the closet, then store these things in the bedroom in the dresser drawers.
Hooks in the closet serve good purposes. Robes are one example of what the hooks can be used for.
Of course, the size of some closets just won’t meet your needs no matter how much you work at it, but these ideas can help somewhat.
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