Organize Closet Shelving
A closet is the perfect place for storing everything from clothes to photographs and odds-and-ends. But many people don't take the time to keep their closets organized, and the shelves become overrun with clutter. There are several reasons to get your closet back in shape: It will look more attractive, you'll feel more relaxed, you'll be able to find things easier and you can use those items sitting forgotten under piles of clothing. A few easy tips will help you tackle the mess in your closet and make sure it never comes back. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Hang a plastic shoe organizer on the inside of your closet door. Store shoes, gloves, socks and other small items in the plastic pockets.
2. Buy cheap, decorative boxes at a thrift or craft store in small, medium and large sizes. Pack items that you don't use every day in these boxes. It's a handy way to store hats, belts, scarves, photographs, craft supplies, hand towels and other items. Be sure to label the boxes and place them on the shelf with the label side out; that way, you can quickly tell what's inside without opening the boxes.
3. Fold out-of-season clothing and seal it in air-tight bags to maximize space. Place the bags on a bottom shelf.
4. Store items you use the most on the shelf closest to eye level. It will be easier to find them and to put them away when you're finished. For a child's closet, store frequently used items on a lower shelf, one closer to the child's eye level.
5. Use clear containers with lids to store items on the top shelves. Place things you seldom use inside, then stack the containers on top of each other for more room. Again, label all containers.
6. Group similar items and place them in a box or clear container. If you have several of the same item, for example, mittens, get rid of a few and keep only as many as you need. Often one or two will meet your needs.
7. Allow only one shelf for clothes. This should be your shelf for the out-of-season clothes mentioned in Step 3. Limiting shelf space will help you cut back to only the clothes you use and free up other shelves for other types of storage. Do not store clothes you currently wear on shelves. The clothes will become wrinkled, and they take up too much shelf space. Use dresser drawers instead.
8. Keep small items, such as buttons and fabric scraps, in glass jars. Attach the jar lids to the bottom of a shelf with screws, then simply screw the jar into the lid. This creates extra storage space, makes it easy to find small items and creates an attractive display.
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