Make more room for your wardrobe without a major renovation.
Plus, thesecloset-organization ideasdon’t cost a fortune or require any renovations.
Here, three experts kick off the doors.
Designating a place where you can put items you want to donate will prompt you to eliminate clutter before it has a chance to pile up. Try keeping a bin easily accessible. You could keep it tucked away in a hall closet or consider stowing it in the trunk of your car—then you won’t have to do any heavy lifting when the bin is filled and it’s time to donate. Toss in old toys, ill-fitting clothing, and other unused items regularly; when the bin is full, give the items away and start over.Related: 5 Common Sources of “Micro Clutter” Lurking Around Your Home.Lisa Romerein/Getty Images
Pick up a few durable storage containers like theMISSLO Oxford three-piece set.
And, the set’s fabric design means you might collapse them when you’re done using them.
Inside, Kondo teaches readers when to let goand just how their life will improve once they do.
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Trust us, letting go, and clearing out your literal and metaphorical closet, is well-worth it.
Remove Clutter
Removing clutter means more than removing clothes, shoes, and accessories.
“They actually don’t protect your clothes because they trap dry cleaning chemicals.
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It’s also shocking how much space they take up.”
For the best bang for your buck, order a pack of hangers made from no-slip velvet material.
You might be tempted to try stacking or cascading hangers, but they can be hard to maintain.
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Once you’re free to see your closet floor, treat yourself to aHoney-Can-Do Bamboo 3-Tier Shoe Shelf.
Leverage Wall Hooks
Make use of wall hooks.
You don’t need to start drilling into your closet walls, either.
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Command hooks simply stick to your walls (there are evenheavy-duty versionsavailable).
“Or, they can keep your handbags upright and accessible.”
Add Lighting
If looking into your closet is like staring into the abyss, illuminate it.
“Just having more light in the closet will make it seem bigger,” says Zaslow.
One option is to swap out your normal rod for an LED closet rod that is motion-activated and battery-operated.
Jeans and t-shirts, sports clothes, and pajamas are good candidates.
“They make the closet feel like it extends beyond the walls.”
But, don’t go for just any old mirror.
Instead, up the ante with aGiantex wall-mounted jewelry armoirethat has a full-length mirror to boot.
“A light colorlike white, light yellow, or pale pinkcan make everything seem cleaner and brighter.”
For an easy corner shelving solution, look no further thanRubbermaid’s FreeSlide wire shelving.
It’s simple to install and keeps your stuff in place until you’re ready to use it.
you’re able to hang clothing from its bottom hooks, too.
“Or, line the door with corkboard to hang your jewelry on.”
Over-door storage doesn’t have to be plain.
To add storageandkeep your closet looking stylish, pick up acloset organizerlikemDesign’s fabric closet storage organizer.
The textured print looks great while added storage keeps your favorite items within reach.
Hang Tension Rods
Tension rods are awesome because they don’t require any drilling.
Toss purses, belts, jewelry, and even light clothing on hangers on it.
