Organizing Your Dream Walk-In Closet: Tips & Tricks

Customize the Closet with the Right Components

When I build a walk-in closet for a client, I first sit down with them to see what they’re storing in the space. It doesn’t do a lot of good to use a generic design; this is why builders-grade closets often become overwhelmed with clutter. Rather than decide on an arbitrary number of shelves or a certain length of hanging rods, it’s more helpful to consider what you tend to wear (and therefore store).

If you are sharing the closet with a partner, you’ll need to have room for each of your belongings. If one of you wears separates and the other wears long suits or dresses, arranging the hanging rods differently on each side of the closet may make the most sense. Similarly, if you wear a lot of t-shirts and jeans, adding drawer or shelf space might be more of a priority than more hanging space.

This also applies to accessories. Those with large shoe collections will need a different type of storage than those who have five or six pairs of shoes. If you have a lot of valuable jewelry, you may want a jewelry tray; if you don’t wear jewelry much at all, this will probably not be something you'll want to spend the space on.

Arrange Items by Category and Color

Once you have your organizers installed, place everything in the closet by category. This means jeans should be stored with jeans, blouses with blouses, and ties with ties. This will make it simple to go to the right part of the closet to find the appropriate clothing for that day.

Within each category, arrange your items by color. This is often the easiest way to hone in on the precise shirt or skirt you want; you already know it’s red or black or gray, so all you need to do is go to that color block of the correct category, and there it is. You could do this in the ROY G BIV (rainbow) order, or you might prefer to line up your clothing from lightest to darkest. Emily Counts of Small Stuff Counts discusses some of the benefits of organizing clothing by color.

Keep Everyday Essentials Accessible

Another factor to consider when putting your items away is how often you use them. Outfits that are only worn occasionally for special occasions don’t need to be front and center, but the wardrobe essentials you wear daily for work or in the course of your everyday life should be within easy reach.

This goes for accessories, too. Put the shoes you wear a few times per week in the front or middle of your shoe organizers, while the dancing shoes and those you wear to work in the garden a few times per year can safely be stored along the edges or back.

Install Good Lighting

All of the organization in the world won’t help you if you can’t see everything in your closet. Your space might have come with one overhead light, which is fine to see the basics, but if you have a lot of drawers, corner shelves, and accessories, you’ll need more light than this.

LED strips are one of my favorite tricks to keep even the darkest recesses of the closet bright. Just attach them under shelves or even inside of deep drawers to make it easy to see what you need to.

Another good option is to consider smart lighting based on the time of day. You could put on bright lights in the morning when you need to be sure you’re choosing black shoes and not navy, then have dimmer lights turn on in the evening when you’re putting items away and winding down for the night.

Add Appealing Extras

Finally, keep in mind that the closet I install for you doesn’t have to be your final design. Spruce up your space as your tastes change; add a gorgeous rug, some inspiring artwork, or even some aromatherapy.

You might also decide to spotlight some of your most treasured wardrobe items. If you have several designer purses, for instance, you might want to put them in glass-front cabinets with lighting. This will keep them dust-free and also make you smile every day when you see them. Having an appealing closet space will inspire you to want to maintain it and keep it organized.

Conclusion

If you love the idea of a well-organized walk-in closet with plenty of room for everything you need to store, try out some of these tips. You can also give me a call to schedule a free in-home consultation with a member of my talented design team. We’d love to work together with you to help you make your dreams come true!

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