Chaos to Cleanliness: 5 Tips for Creating Functional Closet Space!

Is your closet looking more like an unorganized heap of attire rather than a functional space for your prized wardrobe these days?

Some might think it's imperative to have ample closet space to stay organized; however, that’s simply not the case. The truth is that it’s possible to keep your closet in a harmonious state, even if you’re working with minimal room.

We’ve laid out everything you need to know to whip your space into tip-top shape! Abide by these easy-to-follow tips and soon, you’ll be saying goodbye to the disorderly disaster that was and hello to coordination and cleanliness.

Sort It Out: For this step, you’re going to need three bins or boxes, each one labeled: swap, donate or keep. The ‘keep’ box is meant for the clothes you have no intention or parting ways with. The ‘donate’ box is for clothes that you are willing to give to a charity or local Salvation Army. The ‘swap’ box is meant for clothes that you think some of your gal pals would like to go through and possibly take off your hands. You’ll take this box to a Swap Party – we’ll elaborate on that later.
*One rule of them to remember when deciding what clothes to get rid of – if you haven’t worn a particular item for 6 months to a year (with the exception of seasonal clothes) get rid of it!

Divide Them Up: Now, take your ‘keep’ box and divide all of your clothes by season. Make a fall/winter pile as well as a spring/summer one. Putting your clothes in storage that don’t apply to the current season will clear more room in your closet for you to work with (or to buy new clothes, of course). Store them in an easily accessible place so that you can get them out if need be.

Get Color-Code Happy: Color coding not only makes looking for specific articles of clothing easier, but also creates a more organized look for your closet space. You can color code your footwear too! Simply get different color baskets or stackable bins to coincide with the style of shoe you’re storing; pink bins for dress shoes, blue bins for casual shoes, etc…

Invest a Little Cash: Putting a little bit of money into organizational equipment will help give your closet a facelift and will also aid in the longevity of your clothes - if they’re stored nicely, they’ll last longer. Pick up some stackable bins, over-the-door-racks, wall hooks, double rods and other necessary materials at your local hardware or home goods store.

Swap With The Girls: This is the best part. Send invitations to all your best girlfriends telling them about the Swap Party you’re hosting in your home. Let them know to bring a bag of clothes they’d like to swap (this will encourage them to clean out their closets too! You’re such a good friend). Everyone can take turns picking one item at a time from a friend’s pile. Who knows, maybe your best pal will bring that super cute cardigan you’ve been eyeing for a while! Whatever is left can de donated to charity!