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11 Clothes Storage Ideas to Transform Your Closet
Keeping your clothing and accessories organized and tidy can be a daunting task, but living with a messy closet can cost you time and added stress with unnecessary clutter. With one afternoon and a few of these storage ideas, you can turn an overstuffed mess into an organized functional closet!
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Closet Storage Solutions: Decluttering
Closets tend to be a catch-all solution for storage, a place to put things and forget about them. So to make the most of your space, start by decluttering your closet and then your home.
Go through your wardrobe and remove items you no longer wear, no longer fit, or are no longer your style. If you have trouble saying goodbye, remember your clothes can find a new home by donating, selling and handing-down to friends and family. Next, set aside clothing you can store seasonally and rotate in as the seasons change.
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Clothing Storage Solutions: Turn Your Hangers
Once you’re gone through your closet and weeded out the unused items, turn all hanging clothing with the clothes hanger facing outward. After wearing an item, return it to the hanging rod with the hanger facing the back of the closet. After one year, all articles of clothing still facing outwards were not worn, and you can consider getting rid of them.
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Closet Storage Ideas: Store Unused Hangers in a Magazine File
Keep loose hangers from falling to the ground and untangled in a magazine storage container. This way they’re ready and easy to transport for laundry day. Keep the rest of the items on the closet floor in a storage bin or tote, making it easier to pull out from closet corners or clean behind.
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Closet Storage Ideas: DIY Tiered Hangers
Short on closet space? Use a lightweight piece of chain to stagger hanging stuff in tall closets for an easy way of storing your clothes.
Just loop the first link of the chain over the first hanger, and hang subsequent hangers on every other links after. Hang up to six shirts for the rod space of one.
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Clothing Storage Solutions: Robe and Wall Hooks
Hooks are a great storage solution for closets, and you can even make your own hooks if you don’t want to spend more money. Use decorative robe hooks on narrow walls to hang clothing that can be worn again before washing. This keeps clean clothes from piling on the ground and getting wrinkled or dirty. Or hang tomorrow’s outfit and save yourself a few minutes in the morning deciding what to wear.
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Closet Storage Ideas: Hang Things on the Door
Don’t forget the door when counting your closet space! Try an over-the-door shoe organizer on the backside of a closet door to organize scarves, belts and other accessories. Or of course, shoes too!
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Closet Storage Ideas: Consider Fabric Bins
Keep accessories like belts and ties off the floor and organized in divided fabric storage bins like these.
They’re sized for smaller closet shelves. Bins can stack to save space, and work great for jewelry and accessories too.
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Closet Storage Ideas: Double-Duty Furniture and Storage
Look for furniture that has multiple functions, like a storage bench at the end of your bed for bulky bags and purses, a full-length mirror that houses jewelry and accessories, or a bedframe with built-in drawers.
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Clothing Storage Solutions: Utilize Unseen Floor Space
Use under-the-bed storage boxes to store lesser-worn items, like seasonal clothing or shoes. Keep spare sheets and bedding under guest beds (Here are a few tips on how to properly store your bedding). If your bedroom is carpeted, look for storage boxes on wheels to make access easier.
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Closet Storage Solutions: Maximize Drawer Space
By folding shirts one extra fold and sandwiching (instead of stacking), you can fit more into each dresser drawer and have a better visual of what’s inside.
This folding technique is perfect for t-shirts, tanks, workout gear and children’s clothes. The more clothing you can store in a dresser, the more room you’ll have in your closet.
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Closet Storage Ideas: Utilize Wasted Space
If the sides of your closet are deeper than the door opening, it can be hard to see and reach hanging clothes in the very back. Instead, build perpendicular shelving or hang rods to maximize the space. Store bulky items like sweaters on the shelves and hang lesser-worn clothing like formal wear on the rods.
Originally Published: May 20, 2019
12 ways to stash what you wear neatly |
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Clever clothes storage ideas can stretch your closet space and make it work miles more efficiently. After all, there’s nothing worse than trying to find a favorite sweater or pair of shoes when you’re hurrying to get ready in the morning and are up against the clock.
Clothing storage ideas are key to organizing a bedroom, and by re-jigging the space and re-homing those garments and shoes that you no longer need, you will discover that it's not only easier to find what you need fast, but it will also emerge from the closet uncreased and unscathed.
So, whatever your bedroom storage ideas, these ideas for storing clothes will transform your space.
Clothes storage ideas
Ideas for storing clothes really start with closet organization ideas, since more space doesn't necessarily mean more storage.
‘Getting the configuration right is what makes or breaks a closet and its functionality,’ says Rachal Hutcheson, National Retail Manager at Sharps . ‘A sensible place to start is by assessing your clothing storage needs. We all organize differently, so think about the volume of clothes and shoes that you have, whether you might need storage areas for bedding and towels and how much space you might need in the future.’
Whether you’re hankering after a walk-in closet, his and hers dressing rooms, or ways to optimize your existing design, these are the clothes storage ideas to get started with.
1. Opt for fitted furniture to maximize space
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While a freestanding closet or antique armoire can add character to a bedroom, fitted clothes storage ideas offer a bespoke solution that can be tailored to better suit the space and size requirements. Built-in closets work well in period properties, where awkward corners, nooks and alcoves can be a problem, as they can be designed to fit the exact contours of a room to ensure space isn’t wasted.
However, when it comes to organizing clothes, it’s what’s on the inside that counts. And a built-in closet can offer tailored clothes storage inside to suit specific needs. Where single rails were once the norm, a combination of interior storage with rails, shelves and drawers can offer a more practical mix.
‘Once you have considered the capacity, start to think broadly about the design element of the interior fit out and what you might like to include,’ continues bedroom storage expert Rachal Hutcheson.
‘There are many options for personalizing a fitted wardrobe, to ensure it works perfectly for your lifestyle, for example combining hanging rails with pigeonhole shelving. Internal drawers and shoe storage will help keep you organized whilst allowing easy access to the clothes you need, when you need them.’ Consider, too, whether you want space in which to organize jewelry and organize makeup.
2. Find a smart solution for tricky spaces
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Use space efficiently in period properties where sloping ceilings or awkward under-eaves spaces rule out full-height furniture. Cubbyhole shelving can be configured to run floor-to-ceiling to maximum the full height of the room, with angled doors that slide smoothly in and out. This solution can be particularly useful for bulky sweaters or shoe storage ideas.
‘Many of us have lots of shoes and bags to store. If they are housed in their boxes or bags, and stored two or three deep, it’s difficult to see what you have at a glance.
Installing open storage is far more practical,’ adds Rachel Hutcheson.
3. Stack knitwear for easier access
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Shelves at the top of closets are a great way of utilizing space above clothes rails that might otherwise be wasted. Use shelves to store bulky items like sweaters and chunky knitwear that might get snagged or stretched if hung on a hanger. Thicker items fold easily and won’t crease or lose their shape when stacked in a pile and are easier to access than if tucked away in drawers.
If your closet doesn’t have built-in bedroom organizers, create your own dividers by buying plastic versions off-the-peg that simply slot in on top of shelves. Aim for shorter piles stacked well, rather than too-high piles that might topple.
4. Take the time to fold clothes neatly
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Clothing storage can be rethought entirely – instead of stacking, think: filing. According to storage guru Marie Kondo , ‘by neatly folding your clothes, you can solve almost every problem related to storage.
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The KonMari method suggests that instead of folding clothes and stacking them on top of each other, by arranging them so that they stand vertically, you save space and it actually becomes much easier to find what you’re looking for. 'The act of folding is far more than making clothes compact for storage,' says Kondo. 'It is an act of caring, an expression of love and appreciation for the way these clothes support your lifestyle.'
Once clothes have been carefully folded, Kondo also advises using drawer dividers and boxes to keep things neatly in their place.
5. Indulge in a dedicated dressing room
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If you have the luxury of a little extra space, then a separate dressing room is ideal for exploiting a plethora of clothes storage ideas. A long narrow, room makes the perfect space, so consider turning a room into a walk-in closet or guest bedroom into a dressing room if they are seldom used.
Create a feeling of spaciousness by opting for sleek built-ins along one wall only, which will give plenty of space for doors opening – or consider space-saving sliding doors.
Mirrored doors and glossy light-reflective surfaces will bounce light around the space and help make it feel roomier – plus mirrors will come in useful too when trying on outfits.
'A bespoke furniture company will usually be able to create a dressing room or walk-in wardrobe from any practical size available, but a room width or depth of at least 1.3 m is a sensible minimum to have in mind,' says Simon Tcherniak, senior designer at Neville Johnson . 'To hang clothes without restrictions you really need a depth of 650mm, plus space to walk in.'
6. Access all areas
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Consider partitioning off part of an upstairs landing to create a separate dressing room or small walk-in closet. Make the most of ceiling height with built-in joinery extending cupboard or shelves from floor to ceiling to enjoy the maximum amount of storage. Glass doors keep the look light and airy and create a sense of space while also allowing you to see the contents at a glance.
‘Where possible, think about adding a ladder for access,’ recommends Annie Ebenston, designer at Blakes London . ‘Ladders work particularly well in period conversions, why waste all that high-level storage potential when you can design in a ladder? And aside from the obvious practical benefits they add character and a focal point to the room.’
7. Double-up and squeeze more in
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‘The most important thing to do when planning clothing storage ideas is to look at everything you own – clothes, shoes and accessories – and work out what storage you need,’ says designer Nathalie de Leval . ‘Thinking about how you store clothes – whether you prefer hanging or folding – helps define what you need.’
If you don’t have very many full-length dresses or coats, instead of wasting space with a single full-height clothes rail, consider making a swap. Two double-height rails will allow you to fit more shorter items in, such as skirts, shirts and trousers.
Or try a combination of different height hanging rails so that all bases are covered.
Note how here, efficient closet lighting ideas can help you identify various clothing storage options and find what you need quickly.
8. Plan the perfect walk-in
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A walk-in closet can feel every bit as luxurious as a dressing room, but with clever ideas for storing clothes it can be created using a little less space. Unlike a dedicated dressing room, a walk-in closet is often a smaller area adjoining or partitioned-off from the main bedroom and tends to be kitted out with open clothes storage rather than fitted cupboards.
Corners can present a challenge when you’re configuring a built-in arrangement, but instead of leaving the space as an empty void, consider corner-shaped units that fit snugly into an angled recess to take advantage of the awkward space while still providing ample storage.
‘Walk-in wardrobes are a good choice for those looking to display certain items of clothing, accessories, or shoes,’ says Simon Tcherniak at Neville Johnson.
‘This more glamorous option elevates your day-to-day routine into something more special and meaningful.
‘Consider ingenious and space-saving storage solutions, such as roll-out shoe trays that make footwear easy to view and sort, or adjustable clothes hanging racks and rails, which are a must if you want to future-proof your storage requirements.’
9. Find a place for all your clothes storage needs
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Kit out a walk-in closet with floor to ceiling clothes storage to maximize every inch of space. Combine full length and double hanging rails, slide-out shoe racks and pigeon-hole storage for folded shirts and sweaters. Leave overhead storage for out-of-season items that you don’t need to access as frequently.
‘We ask our clients to do a big clear out and count every piece in their wardrobes,’ says Irene Gunter of Gunter & Co . ‘We then have a great basis to work out what takes priority in your wardrobe – is it shelving, hanging space, or the shoe collection that are the key drivers? Measuring arm spans establishes how much hanging space can be included.
For instance, shirts with double cuffs need a lot more hanging space than a lady’s row of skirts.’
10. Save space with slimline shoe storage
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In tighter spaces, such as corridors or upstairs landings, built-ins allow you to squeeze in valuable extra clothes storage ideas. Shallow niches are ideal for shoe storage and won’t impact the floor space too much. Consider glass doors that will help create a sense of spaciousness, as well as protecting footwear from dust. Slanted shelves require less interior space, with shoes angled so you can identify favourites more easily.
11. Create a DIY clothing storage system
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If you are wondering how much fitted wardrobes cost to install – and perhaps wanting to spend your budget elsewhere, there is an alternative to a bespoke walk-in wardrobe: creating your own using off-the-peg fixtures and fittings. Use a modular storage system, such as Elfa ’s, which consists of various components, ranging from a basic framework, to add-on rails, shelves, drawers and baskets that can be configured to create a tailored arrangement.
The system can be used open-plan in a walk-in space, or positioned inside existing closets if space allows. Systems like this are fully adjustable too and can be re-worked and re-positioned should needs change at a later date.
12. Let there be light
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Lighting is often a forgotten element when planning clothes storage, but incorporating some form of illumination will make closet interiors or walk-in spaces infinitely more usable.
Consider strategic placement of downlighters along the top perimeter of cabinets to highlight the interior or try recessed spots to brighten the baseline. LED strip lights are an easy alternative and can be affixed along shelves, behind doors and above rails, or consider running strip lights vertically so that they illuminate the entire length of hanging garments.
How do you store clothes in a small space?
To store clothes in a small space because you’re organizing a small bedroom, or organizing a small closet (or maybe both), go bespoke.
‘Fitted closets are the perfect solution for individuals looking to store lots of clothing items, without dominating too much space in the bedroom,’ says Simon Tcherniak at Neville Johnson. ‘The big advantage of fitted is of course that they can fill the space and cope with any idiosyncrasies. Your designer can measure exactly how much space you need for clothing rails and shelving.’
‘Made to measure designs drive innovation,’ says Rachal Hutcheson at Sharps. ‘Small or awkward spaces often need intelligent solutions to make the most of them so consider curved corner rails, pull out trouser rails and pull-down hanging rails to ensure your wardrobe is as efficient as it can be.
‘Bespoke designs ensure every last inch of space behind the doors is used, from wall to wall and right up to your ceiling, even those awkward corners and nooks which are presented by high or sloping ceilings and alcoves. A bespoke design will offer, on average, 40 per cent more space than ordinary fitted wardrobe designs.
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What is the most efficient way to store clothes?
Streamlining your closet so that it isn’t crammed with too many clothes is the easiest way to make it work more efficiently. According to the 80/20 rule, the average person only wears 20 per cent of their clothes 80 per cent of the time, so that means an awful lot of clothes that aren’t being worn, taking up the majority of closet space and decluttering is essential.
Try this trick that professional organizers recommend if you find it a struggle deciding what to keep and what to get rid of. At the beginning of each season, turn all of the hangers in your wardrobe backward. Then turn each hanger forward as you wear, launder and return the item to the wardrobe. At the end of the season, take the clothes off whichever hangers are still backward and donate them to free up closet space.
Lisa is a freelance journalist who has written about interiors for more than 25 years and has worked on all the major homes titles, primarily Ideal Home, but also including Homes & Gardens, Country Homes & Interiors, Style at Home, Livingetc, Woman & Home, Easy Gardens and Good Homes magazines.
Lisa writes about interior design and decor ideas for Homes & Gardens.
Small apartment storage ideas
storage ideas for outerwear for shoes for accessories
It can often take more than one year of getting used to, nerves and constant cleaning to comprehend the science of a comfortable existence in a small apartment: things that, by and large, have nowhere to put away, create a monstrous mess, making the apartment uncomfortable and cluttered.
Therefore, the beginning of a pleasant life is worth starting with a few lessons in storing everyday things, based not on expanding space, but on its competent use. nine0003
Shoe storage
Shoes are something that even the most economical and prudent housewife cannot do without. And if the hostess is also a very versatile nature, then in her shoe wardrobe there are sneakers for fitness and training, and seasonal boots with heels of different heights, and more than one pair of evening shoes, and what can we say about summer slippers, sandals and sandals.
How to store all this splendor in a modest apartment, providing both comfort for your living here, and the necessary protection of shoes from dust and light? nine0003
Shoe cases
shoe cases will serve as the most convenient and advantageous in terms of space optimization: rigid walls will not allow many pairs to create a shapeless mass that will have to be pushed into the closet.
Competently and tightly packed trunks with a dense frame can be placed under the bottoms of beds, sofas and even in wardrobes - a careful choice of harmonizing colors will allow you to do this without compromising the organicity of the entire interior as a whole. The cases used in this case with a transparent plastic case will save not only the space of the apartment, but also the time to find the right pair. nine0003
Suitcases matched in color and size can be stacked on top of each other in one of the free corners, getting not only a stylish design solution, but also a good idea for practical and compact storage of shoes.
For easy searching, you can stick a stylish label on one of the sides of with a description of what is stored in each box, and even better - with a more descriptive photo.
Puff boxes
It’s not worth talking about the practicality of this solution: why use a separate seat and a chest of drawers for shoes in the apartment if they can be successfully combined in a two-in-one box? Outwardly, such a storage place for things, including shoes, looks like a stylish compact pouf, matched to the tone of the overall interior, under the seat cover of which there is a roomy hollow section. nine0003
Pouffe boxes are available in different textures, easy to clean materials. The folding design of many models makes them compact and easy to store and transport.
Shoe racks
Elegant and modern, hanging shoe racks can be a very stylish element of the hallway, providing practical storage for your favorite shoes and boots.
Hinged shelves for shoes can be of various configurations and consist of several small modules, suitable for both convenient placement of high-top boots and flat-soled shoes. nine0003
The rationality of using such shelves is that they can be fixed not only on the free wall of the hallway, but also on the door to the pantry or dressing room - which is especially true for shoes that are not being worn at the moment.
One of the hanging shelves is miniature baskets for cupboards and wardrobes : hung on the rails of the frame with shelves for shoes, they perfectly organize the lower space for storing clothes. nine0003
Fabric Hanging Shelves
A cheaper option for hanging shelves - fabric hanging shelves or frames with pockets - are also very practical and do not take up much storage space if they are not needed. The only drawback is their limited use for storing heavy and voluminous shoes. The purpose of such "pocket" solutions is mainly to store light summer shoes: sandals, sandals, slippers, light sneakers and shoes, as well as slippers. nine0003
Store seasonal clothing
Even if you are used to being content with little, storing your existing clothes in a modest apartment can be a real challenge. However, the general principles for the proper organization of clothing space have long been invented and successfully implemented in the same apartments:
1. Vacuum bags . Warm outerwear is extremely voluminous, but advanced technologies have long come to the aid of the hostess: vacuum bags of various sizes will turn jackets and down jackets, as well as blankets, pillows and other large-sized textile items into light and thin "pancakes" that are convenient to store and transport. nine0003
2. Boxes and wardrobe trunks made of various materials, with a fully rigid frame or only solid walls, as well as in the case of shoe trunks, can be successfully placed under beds or sofas, as well as on the mezzanines of wardrobes and the upper shelves of wardrobes. Selected in accordance with the desired size and height of the shelves or made to order, they will maximize the filling of unused space.
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3. Not the last item in the matter of proper storage of things will be multi-level coat hangers , the convenience of which, unfortunately, many people forget. To save space in the closet and dressing room, these very simple, but such handy attributes will allow you to place 3-5 pairs of trousers or skirts at the same time. Hangers to save space in the closet - a solution from the series "everything ingenious is simple!".
4. hanging fabric cells and cases-suitcases with or without anti-moth impregnation are ideal for storing woolen, knitted or knitted items, preventing them from stretching and reliably protecting them from nimble butterflies of the ubiquitous moth. nine0003
5. Vertical Shelf Dividers will keep things from forming another pile when trying to pull the right thing from the bottom of a neatly folded stack.
6. The two-tier rods in wardrobes and wardrobes are a very good idea if most of the wardrobe items are not long items: blouses, shirts, jackets and blazers, skirts and trousers.
And the main advice: all things intended to be stored in any of the above ways, must be clean and fresh - only in this case they will be provided with an excellent appearance even after several months in storage.
Accessory storage
Belts, scarves, ties lying around anywhere are annoying no less than clothes scattered in disorder. But practical and rational ways have been invented for their organization:
• organizers - modular, with moving delimiters, or solid plastic, with fixed cells, ideal for rolled belts, belts, ties. Rigid design will not allow wrinkles and creases to appear on things dear to the heart, and each item will be happy with its own house;
• textile hanging bases with pockets are also suitable for this case: storing socks, scarves, underwear in them will be optimal for such small items of clothing and will take up very little space on one of the dressing room doors; nine0003
• perforated block , sold in any hardware store, with household hooks attached to it in the right order, will allow you to hang on them not only belts and belts, but also glasses, handbags and costume jewelry suitable for evening dresses;
• specialized hangers : with rings and other rounded shapes - for scarves, with crossbars - for ties, with fixed hooks - for belts and belts, easily attached to a sticky base or screwed into any free space in the dressing room, allowing these indispensable accessories to remain in perfect condition. nine0003
The potential of small apartments is quite large, if you listen to the original solutions for the practical storage of clothes and related accessories.
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Clutter is a common problem, which is typical not only for compact apartments, but also for spacious rooms. Because this problem is not so much in the available space, but in the wrong storage of things.
At the same time, everyone understands that it is enough to put everything on the shelves - and everything will be decided. But in practice, things “live” in all rooms in a chaotic manner, and it is rarely possible to create a clear storage system that will be convenient for everyone. Nevertheless, such systems exist, and today we decided to talk about them in detail. nine0003
General approach to storing things
Each room should have its own storage system: in the kitchen, in the hallway, in the nursery, in the bedroom.
Storage in the bedroom
There is not much space in the bedroom, but you can still put a spacious wardrobe, chest of drawers, use a niche under the bed. For convenience, you can use baskets, boxes and dividers that will help you quickly find the items you need.
What to do with things in the corridor?
We have already written how to organize a comfortable entrance hall, what furniture to use and what to put where. In general, you should have a place for outerwear, shoes and various little things. For this fit corner cabinets and wardrobes. In a small corridor there will be enough chest of drawers, shoe racks and hangers. This is the basic minimum with which you can already think of a comfortable ergonomic system. nine0003
How to organize things in a child's room?
It is more difficult for children to keep order.
You can use a roomy closet for the nursery to store clothes, and for toys, shelving and open modular systems are better suited, complemented by transparent drawers - a separate drawer for each type of toy. So it will be easier for the child to navigate where and what to collect after active games.
Kitchen storage
Convenient when the top tier is used for dishes, the bottom tier for miscellaneous foods, preserves and large kitchen utensils like pots or pans. There are also many different organizers for the kitchen: hooks for covers that are attached to the facades of cabinets, roof rails, shelves with hooks for small items, etc. It remains to put everything in its place correctly. Try to get rid of unnecessary items in the kitchen and use all the free space efficiently. For example, in a retractable module (cargo) you can store the same cans with conservation. nine0003
Auxiliary elements: organizers, dividers, baskets
There is a myth that the more furniture in the house: different cabinets, shelves and chests of drawers, the easier it is to put everything on the shelves.
In practice, they are still overgrown with rubbish.
To prevent this from happening at home, use various useful tricks:
- Pants and skirts hanger helps - a multifunctional element that allows you to save space in the closet.
- If the bags are not arranged in a row on the shelf, but folded one into one, this will preserve their appearance and save space on the closet. nine0166
- Textile organizers are designed for seasonal footwear storage. They do not allow shoes to fall down with dust, they are well ventilated, and each pair of shoes acquires its own cell, from where it is easy to get it if necessary.
- Similar divider organizers are also available for underwear. They fit much more items than a regular drawer. And most importantly, it is easier to find what you need in them and at the same time keep order, because things do not mix with each other. If earlier it was necessary to constantly and for a long time look for a pair for a lonely sock, then with an organizer it is more difficult for socks to lose a pair, and a bra of the right color is not hidden behind neighbors.
nine0166 - Metal baskets are great for storing bulky items like sweaters, jeans, etc. And it’s even easier to navigate if you also sort clothes by color or style.
The Marie Kondo method: clean up your wardrobe and your life
Japanese writer Marie Kondo has her own approach. Her system became popular with the release of the book "Magic Cleaning", and in a sense, revolutionized. Marie has a systematic approach to storage:
- Collect all your belongings in one room in order to assess the scale of the forthcoming work on packing “on the shelves”. You have no idea how much you have while the items are hidden in different rooms. nine0166
- Throw away, sell or give away everything you don't need. Keep only what brings you joy.
- Divide all the remaining items according to functionality, and allocate wardrobes for them not according to belonging to a particular room, but assign them responsible for storing a certain group of things: only outerwear, only bed linen or shoes, for example.
- Use a vertical storage system. Marie suggests folding clothes and bed linen into rolls or squares, packing them into boxes and storing them not just on a shelf, but in boxes. So they take up less space. nine0166
- For clothes on hangers follow the principle of gradation: from large, bulky and long to light and short.
This storage method allows you to save maximum free space next to each item. You will be able to take any item or clothes without disturbing the order in the closet. And even if something turns out to be out of order, then this applies only to one box, and not to the whole house as a whole.
And the most interesting thing that Marie Kondo promises is that if you stick to just this method of organizing storage, you will have to do a global cleaning only once, and then you will only have to maintain order. And this is already saving time and getting rid of the most unpleasant routine task - constant cleaning. nine0003
Frequently Asked Questions
Marie Kondo advises to sort things into categories and store each category in a separate place.
