Even the most crowded space can be improved with closet organizing products.
The humble closet is one of the most important features of the home. People use this storage space to stash away a variety of household goods including cleaning implements, clothing, shoes, board games, coats, vacuum cleaners and much more. Closet organization is one of the biggest challenges for every homeowner. While newer homes often feature built-in closet systems (or at least offer the option), others have only a basic clothes rack, shelf and three bare walls. Organizing such a closet space requires the use of closet kits, organizer units and shelving. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Clean out the closet. If you haven't paid much attention to your closet lately, you probably have some hidden treasures deep in the dark recesses of the storage space. Remove all contents and place them in the center of the room. Decide on which items you want to keep, and which ones you want to throw away or give to charity. Keep note of the type and size of each item so that you gain a feel for how they will be organized in the new closet space. For example, you have more shoes than anything else; or maybe you have bulky sports equipment. What you own will determine the type of organizational products you need.
2. Research your storage options. Some stores offer entire closet kits that include shoe racks, shelves and clothes racks. Be sure any closet storage kit is configurable to match the dimensions of your space.
3. Purchase closet organization products. A small wood dresser, basket and wire drawer system, or stacking drawers can be used. Shoe racks can be hung on the closet door or placed along the wall. Some people prefer a wall of clear plastic drawers for easy retrieval of shoes, or a hanging shoe rack.
Wire or plastic storage cubes can be stacked or interlocked, perfect for larger objects such as sports equipment and toys. Plastic bin rack organizers with varying bin sizes are great for kids' toys and accessories. Clear plastic rectangular stacking boxes are good for storing seasonal clothing, shoes, towels and sheets; and collapsible, stackable fabric storage boxes with a plastic viewing window in front come in very handy as well.
4. Add closet shelves. Corner shelf modular units and even small bookshelves can be placed in the space. However, if you purchase an entire closet system, shelving is included. Wall mounted rack shelves are another option, as are plastic and fabric shelves that hang from your clothes rack. Some new houses, apartments and condos feature a tall wire rack with several square shelves that you can use for shoes or clothing. If you're especially handy with tools and home improvement, you can install a wood or wire shelf that goes around all three sides of the closet walls.
5. Return household goods to the closet. When you are finished setting up your storage space, organize your stuff in your new closet. Place labels on drawers and plastic storage boxes denoting its contents. Place shoes in order of priority on shoe racks or shelves. Consider what you want to hang on each level of the clothes rack. Determine whether you need more shelving space or drawer units. Remember, you can rearrange your organizational scheme in any manner you choose.
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