Canny placement and custom shelving are just two of their genius ideas.
Implement these pro strategies at home to bring your closet (and organizational prowess) to the next level.
Hybrid Zones Are Trouble
If there’s empty space, leave it!
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Don’t fill it with random items just because there’s room.
“Shirts with shirts, pants with pants.”
That way, there’s no question about where to find those items when you need them.
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If you have a lot of tall boots, move the shelves up, so they fit.
If you have mostlyfolded clothing, push them down so the stacks don’t become unwieldy and topple over.
Aron suggests that you also break it up by season.
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She also suggests having extra hangers for new purchases or items that have just returned from the dry cleaner.
This uniformity will eliminate visual clutter within the space, making it feel instantly neater, Reich says.
Closets Are Expandable
Feel free to move outside the confines of the closet walls.
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“This forces your brain to quickly connect with where to find each item.
And you’ll know exactly where to return it when you’re done,” says Aron.
Reich suggests using drawer and shelf dividers and closet rod organizers to arrange each zone.
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So store clothing, shoes, and accessories here," says Aron.
She suggests installing a double hanging rod and using labeled bins in cubbies for easy access.
To level it up a notch, try turning organizing into a game or incentive system.
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Before long, your kids might even out-organize you!
When it gets full, take it to a thrift store, saysCynthia Kienzleof The Clutter Whisperer of NYC.
Not to mention, a colorful or stylish basket adds an extra flair to your closet.
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