Closet Organizer
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Closet organizers clean up clutter! How’s that for a tongue twister?
It’s very easy for closets to become the most cluttered area of any home. Why? Simply put, closets are really nothing more than glorified dumping grounds . . . I mean storage spaces!
Whether you live in an efficiency apartment or a 50-room mansion, closet clutter happens. No matter where they live or how large the home, I never hear of anyone saying they have sufficient closet space.
This page is a little more advanced and talks about specific closet organizers. If you need a little more information, check out How to Organize a Closet.
We all would probably love to have a custom walk-in closet like the one in this picture, but most of us have to deal with the more standard closet space designed by builders for the average middle income family homes. Some of us even have to deal with tiny, cramped apartment closets or dorm rooms!
Closet Organizer
General Information
Every closet situation is unique. Some closets must share the space with home essentials such as electric breaker box panels, cable boxes, water heaters, etc. What type of door a closet has and which way it opens can also present unique challenges.
A typical home or apartment closet usually comes equipped with one shelf and a rod extending from one closet wall to the other. Most have a single door that opens either right or left. Double-wide closets may have bi-fold doors that present other challenges.
What type of clothing you have and how much you have of each type makes each closet organizer situation special.
For example:
- Closets for babies and children need to take special considerations into account.
- Closets for seniors or those with disabilities may have unique closet organizer situations that need to be addressed.
- If you share a closet with a room mate or spouse can also make a difference in how you organize your closet space.
- Does the closet need to function as something besides a closet (e.g. office desk or craft area).
These are just some of the examples of closet considerations.
In addition to the above, here are some factors to take into consideration when performing closet organization tasks:
- Best use of space
- Ease of use
- Esthetic value (if any)
- Overall budget and cost factors
The options for organizing your closet are pretty simple: (1) You can do it yourself; or (2) You can call in an organizing professional.
The tips on this page are for those of you who decide you want to do it yourself.
Do you have the desire to do it yourself, but don’t know where to start? I gotcha covered!
If you are uncertain about how and where to begin, check out the helpful information in the Start Here section on www.straighten-up-now.com. Reviewing these easy steps will help you know how to begin.
If, you feel you need an organizing professional to help you, please consult the Directory of organizing professionals on this website and locate someone in your state/city for a quote.
Closet Organizer
Things to Consider Before
Your Organize Your Closet
The success of any project depends on executing a plan that has been thoroughly considered, thought through and takes the factors above (best use of space, ease of use, esthetic value, budget/cost) into consideration.
As the saying goes, most people don’t “plan to fail; they fail to plan.”
But . . . before you begin, here are some thoughts to bear in mind:
- Remember to K.I.S.S. (keep it simply simple): Clearing clutter and making more space are the ultimate goal of your closet organizer project, but it won’t last if you make it complicated or hard to maintain. The simpler the system, the more likely you will keep it that way.
- Consistency: Design your closet organizer system using simple methods on a consistent basis. Consistency is also vital to long-term maintenance. Design your closet in a way that works around you, how you like to look for things and your daily routine.
- Be Flexible: You may have to compromise on some things in order to achieve a greater goal. You can have it all, just not necessarily all at the same time! Expensive closet organizer products may be one area in your budget where you may need to be more flexible and make some compromises.
- Don’t Become Over-Whelmed: It’s easy to look at a mountain of stuff in your closet and become over-whelmed. Even if you get things sorted out, you can also become over-whelmed by the amount of closet organizing gadgets in the marketplace.
- Beware Sticker Shock: When you look at closet organizer products, it’s easy to get “sticker shock.” Many are extremely high end in materials and cost. There are, however, many low- cost alternatives. Using a little creativity, you might even find items to repurpose in your home for no cost that will do the same thing.
- The “Look”: Your closet project will have a more finished look and be far more attractive if you use products that are similar in material and color. The better it looks, the more likely you are to keep it that way. That doesn’t mean you have to spend a lot of money.
- Tools & Ability: Another consideration is whether you have the tools to perform the project as well as the skills and ability. You most likely will need a minimum of tools such as hammer, nails, screws, screw drivers, level, ruler, tape measure, pencil, etc. You might decide to sew your own closet organizers which means you will need fabric, thread, pins, patterns, sewing machine and sewing knowledge to accomplish these projects. You should also consider painting the closet for a fresh look. That requires paint, drop cloths, blue painter's tape, rollers, brushes, cleaner, etc.
Closet Organizers
One Step-At-A-Time
The basics required for closet organizing are the same as any other organizing project: clearing, sorting (donate/keep/trash), clean up, freshen up, organize the “Keepers,” and put up.
- Step One: Clear out everything in the closet. Everything! Pull out any hardware (nails, hooks, etc.) that may remain on the closet walls. If you are going to install a new closet organizing system, be sure to remove the clothing rod and shelf as well.
One Last Thing
Oh . . . one last thing . . .
Remember, even well-organized closets can become messy if not maintained routinely. Don't sweat it if your closet becomes slightly messy. Just take care of it before it becomes too over-whelming!
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