5 Tips to Get Your Custom Closets Dressed Up for Spring

Rotate Your Wardrobe

The best way to keep your closet tidy and organized is to rotate your wardrobe based on the seasons. If doing that four times a year doesn’t appeal to you, you could always just do it twice, in the spring and fall. This is also the perfect opportunity to reassess your wardrobe and get rid of any pieces of clothing you no longer wear.

Look into your local charities to see if they are accepting clothing donations. Then, pack away your winter clothes in reusable totes, storage bins, or garment bags. Get your spring and summer clothing ready, but don’t set them up quite yet; take advantage of the empty closet to give it a good cleaning.

Clear Out the Junk

While clearing out your winter wardrobe, also get rid of any garbage or junk that has accumulated over the past few months. Take a good look around and be selective about what you choose to keep; if it’s not something you’ve used recently or something that sparks joy, as Marie Kondo would say, then it needs to go. 

By now, your custom closet should be starting to look pretty empty. Try to get the last bit of stuff cleaned out, with items you’re keeping stored to the side, and items you’re throwing out disposed of appropriately. The more you can clean out, the easier it will be to give the closet a good cleaning.

Improve the Lighting

Adding some additional lighting to a custom closet not only makes it easier to find what you’re looking for but can also help create a fresher, brighter look in the closet. If you’re looking to dress up your closet for spring, then consider adding some new lighting, whether it be LED track lighting, small puck lights, or even drawer lights. There are also many styles of lighting that can be affixed inside your custom closet, so you can choose whatever type that best suits your style.

Spring Clean the Closet

We often get busy spring cleaning the house and forget to tackle the closets and storage spaces, and those are often the places that need cleaning the most. When sprucing up your custom closet for spring, you want to make sure you take the time to give it a good cleaning as well. This is the opportunity to dust down those corners, get rid of garbage, and wipe down the shelving and walls. 

The cleaning and organizing experts at Good Housekeeping suggest you use a microfiber cloth to remove dirt and grime. If the closet is carpeted, it would be worthwhile to rent a carpet cleaner to give it a good cleaning, but a thorough vacuum will work as well. If it is not carpeted, vacuum the floor to get rid of dust and dirt, and then use your preferred method to clean the floor.

Add New Storage Bins

Nothing dresses up a space better than some crisp, clean storage bins. These work so well in custom closets because they help to maximize the space while making it look much neater and more organized. Choose the bin that works best in your closet, as there is a wide range of sizes, colors, and styles that you can use. 

Some people prefer clear totes where you can see what is inside, while others like to add some style to their custom closets by choosing colorful or patterned bins. You also have the option of using bins with lids or without. Bins with lids are easier to stack, while bins without lids are easier to see what’s inside, so it really boils down to personal preference.

Along with storage bins, don’t forget to get some good shoe storage as well, whether that be some additional shelving or a hanging shoe bag to store your various pairs.

Conclusion

Closets are useful spaces in our homes, especially when used properly and not just as a place to accumulate junk. Giving your custom closet a thorough cleaning in preparation for spring is a great way to stay on top of the clutter and keep your closet looking clean, neat, and organized.

Sources

• https://konmari.com/about-the-konmari-method/
• https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning/g3345/spring-cleaning-tips/