How to Organize Bedroom Closets?

The closet organization may sound like a herculean project, but it can be achieved within a weekend and the results are satisfying. If left unmanaged, clothes, shoes, and accessories can easily pile up and become messy. For instance, the same slim felt hangers should be used and there is no slippage of clothes on the hangers; or acrylic file folders for a handbag collection to be stored in the closet. Notably, there are several ways in which one can get the best out of the closet with little or no assistance from professionals.

Embrace the Chaos for a More Organized Closet

The first step is to empty the room and assess every object, which might, at first, cause even more confusion and make it seem that the cleaning process is going backward. However, this important step is necessary to introduce a permanent organization. Removing all the items from the closet makes it easier to evaluate what should be kept and used in the closet.

Sort and Prioritize: Keep, Donate, or Repurpose

As you work through the closet, create three separate piles: one for items you would like to retain, one for items you would like to contribute, and one for those that are no longer useful and could be disposed of or recycled. Concentrate on clothes that have not been worn for a year, torn or shredded, and those that do not fit as they used to. Sustainability is the ultimate goal – whenever an item is disposed of, the best thing to do is to consign or donate it. What was interesting is that sorting through the items ends up not only being one of the organization but also making conscious decisions about what to keep and what to get rid of for the good of your space and the earth.

Sort by Category: Organize for Efficiency

Once all the decisions have been made about which clothes and accessories are to be kept, it’s time to sort them into groups according to similarity – shoes, undergarments, swimwear, workout wear, etc. Sorting is a very important step since it gives the number of items that exist in any given category. It is easier to assess the best method to store and organize everything when it is time to put them back into the closet so that each has its proper place.

Evaluation of Available Space

It’s good to start fresh and now that the closet is empty, you should list everything that will be stored in the closet. This is where you need to count and measure each item in every category, the number of pieces, shoe heights, and hat widths among others. This step is crucial to know how much space each item will occupy to plan the space and design of the room.

Further, evaluate the amount of storage provided in the closet by calculating the hanging, drawer, and shelf space. Lastly, also do not forget to obtain the height measurements of the hanging rods as well. If this seems like a lot, begin with the width, height, and depth of the shelves and drawers of the closet. These measurements will enable you to decide how to lay out the space and how to contain everything properly.

Set Your Closet Up 

Now that you have your inventory and measurements, you can find the best way to utilize your closet. If your hanging rods and shoe shelves are adjustable, then you may want to try raising them or lowering them so that things fit better. Most closets have some sort of ‘flexible’ storage system that is rarely taken into account—moving these components can make a huge difference.

Then, consider any additional bins, baskets, dressers, trays, or any other form of storage you have purchased and put them into the closet. Measuring the space beforehand is advantageous because everything will fit well, and will contribute to the design of an efficient system of storage.

Put Everything Back

Now comes the exciting part: which is the process of trying to reassemble all the broken parts. When arranging your items, the frequency of use should be a guide for the accessibility of the parts you wear most often. The clothes that you wear occasionally, the holiday outfits, or other occasion outfits should be placed in hard-to-reach places like on the top shelf or in the corners of the closet.

Starting from your inventory and thinking about the way your closet is planned, you can divide clothes by the type of garment, color, formality, or designer that will be the most comfortable for you. The most important thing is to develop a structure that is suitable for the individual, and more importantly, to sustain it. When arranged properly, your wardrobe will remain neat, functional, and easy to use.

How to Maximize Your Closet Space 

Uniform Hangers

To achieve a neat, cohesive look, use the same type of hanger throughout your closet. Swap out mismatched wire and plastic hangers for a set of slim velvet ones, which keep clothes visible and prevent slipping. For outfits you wear together, hang them side by side to save time searching for pieces.

Color-Coded Hangers for a Streamlined Look

Blouses can be hung on white hangers, sweaters on blue, and jackets on wooden hangers. This small investment enhances the appearance of the closet, allowing the focus to remain on the clothing. For longer items like dresses and jumpsuits that tend to bunch up, consider using long garment velvet hangers. These help maintain the length and prevent wrinkles, keeping everything neat and organized.

Maximize Drawer Space with Dividers

If your closet includes drawers, consider adding inserts or dividers to keep everything in its place. It’s an affordable and efficient way to organize, creating designated spaces for items like sunglasses, intimates, scarves, tech accessories, watches, cufflinks, and undergarments. With dividers, everything has a place, making it easy to find and access what you need.

Stackable Bins for Neat and Organized Storage

Stackable storage bins are an ideal solution for maintaining order in any closet. In hallway closets, create specific zones for each type of item, especially seasonal clothing, to make putting things away easier. The more straightforward system, the more likely you’ll stay organized. The less complicated, the more one is likely to remain organized. In pantry closets, create zones for wash cloth/bath towels and other related items. In a miscellaneous closet, you should allocate an area for each holiday so that the decorations are easy to find and store.

Create Zones for Your Clothes

When arranging your clothes do not sort them by how often you use them or how much you love them – this will only complicate your search. Instead, organize by category: t-shirts, blouses, jackets, trousers, skirts, dresses, blazers and so on. After each category is initiated, arrange the items within that category according to color. It is like a wardrobe for your clothes, so you can easily find what you are looking for in an organized and well-arranged space at the same time.

Lighting Matters: Light up your closet for improved visibility

The organization of a closet must involve adequate illumination. To differentiate between colors such as navy and black, for instance, make sure your closet is well-lit from different directions. Put recessed lighting, ceiling fixtures, and LED lights on the shelves and on the rods where hangers are hanging to make a bright and functional space. This causes the room to look uncomplimentary when all the lights are overhead downlights without any other source of light. Add task lighting into millwork, and then add in secondary sources such as sconces or chandeliers. The aim is to make sure the closet is not only bright but also warm, and the goal of the closet is to make you feel and look good.

Flexible and Visible Storage with a Garment Rack

An additional plan is a garment rack as a small shelf in case there is not enough space in the closet and it is also possible to put it outside the room. It provides an aesthetic appeal to the room and it’s easy to access and to have an overall view of your clothes. Besides, it can be useful for those who want to have more free space in the closet, and not use heavy furniture but need some storage space.

Mirrors and glossy surfaces should be used

It is common knowledge that areas with mirrors and smooth surfaces that have been glossy coated make a room look larger. Its large size, the wall mirror, and the glossy glass in a large walk-in closet give an impression that there is even more space and allow seeing your outfit from different angles. Don’t have a walk-in? For instance, you can hang a mirror on the back of the doors in a closet which will save space.

Add Hooks for Extra Storage and Style

In walk-in closets, use single hooks on the walls wherever you find an opportunity to do that. This means that there are additional shelf spaces which also gives character to the area – select fun colored hooks to enhance the color. The result? A chic idea for a gallery wall to display sweaters, necklaces, scarves, or hats, both beautiful and practical.

Maximize Vertical Space

If there is room vertically, then add a shoe wall with cubed shelving. Such a division is not only good for shoes’ tidiness but also allows for the proper sight of all the shoes you own, without any confusion of piles on the rack, and easy access to the shoes you may need at any one time.

Beauty and Jewelry Essentials

Makeup can be grouped in zones; lipsticks can be put in one zone while brushes, foundations, and concealers are in the other zone. This makes it easy to find everything when you are preparing to go out. Likewise, a jewelry tray is probably another good organizational tool that is quite simple. Ladies especially do not have all the time to put their jewels away so a tray or bowl allows one to dump the jewelry in a hurry. Jewelry trays are also very useful for packing because they help keep all your items in order when traveling.

Seasonal Closet Swap for Better Organization

Though those tall shelves are not very convenient for storage accessibility on a daily basis, they are ideal for seasonal storage. Change your clothes depending on the weather – pack away your winter clothes as soon as spring comes, and unpack your summer clothes when it is spring. This way your closet remains neat and your frequently used clothes are easily accessible.