My closet has never been so tidy and manageable.
And my least organized space was also one of the most important ones: my bedroom closet.
I realized it was time to delegate this project.
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So, I decided to hire professional organizer Emily Preciado-Fonseca to reorganize my closet.
The result was a tidy, far more manageable closet and a feeling of relief.
Here are nine things I learned from the process.
Most people dont live in homes like that.
While I live in a beautiful home, its 100 years old.
So, the Kardashian-inspired closet of my dreams isnt quite my reality yet.
But according to Preciado-Fonseca, Im not the only one.
She told me most homes have poorly designed storage.
Whether its a closet or pantry, very few homes will fit standard-sized organizers perfectly.
This is also a major reason why many people struggle to stay organized.
When Preciado-Fonseca moved them to the top of my closet, she freed up space for more important items.
While this might seem like a minor moveI didnt realize how much space these hats took up.
So I couldn’t even see what I had.
Better yet, all of these little things take up less space when contained this way.
I always thought those drawers were for the bathroom, but they can be used in any closet.
What I never really considered was buying purse hangers for larger bags and totes.
This makes it so much easier to see what I have.
While my smaller shoulder bags are still on shelves, my large bags finally have a home.
But after Preciado-Fonseca organized it, I realized there was definitely enough space.
So, sometimes its not your closet, its how you organize it.
For example, the organizer you hire may not categorize your clothing perfectly.
Sometimes, Its Better to Fold Than Hang
I never thought to fold anything in my closet.
Items like jeans can also be folded.
