Knowing how to organize your wardrobe is an art that can save you time and peace of mind. Whether your wardrobe is large or small, the important thing is to make it functional and practical. Here are a few tips to help you do just that.
1. Take inventory of your clothes.
First of all, before you even consider how much space you have, you need to sort. Take out all the clothes in your wardrobe, then sort them into two piles: clothes to keep and clothes to give away.
Then store out-of-season items in plastic bins in the basement or, if space is limited, in vacuum bags. The latter take up much less space than bins and can easily be stored in a closet or under the bed.
2. Plan intelligently.
Once you've taken inventory, it's time to evaluate the space you have available. Here are a few tips for planning your spaces:
- Use your drawers to store all your folded clothes.
- Use your shelves to fill them with storage boxes.
- Divide your closet by using a shelf to create more space.
- Consider having 2 clothes poles, one under the other, to double the number of short garments you can hang.
- Add high shelves to store bulky items, such as comforters and pillows, or out-of-season clothing.
- Divide up your wardrobe with a column of drawers, useful for storing small items such as lingerie, ties, belts and accessories.
- Put hooks on unused walls to hang your scarves and necklaces.
The goal is to find clever ways to maximize your space by dividing up the sections of your wardrobe. Make sure you use every available inch.
3. Group your clothes by category.
Once you've assessed the available space in your wardrobe, it's time to compartmentalize. To begin, group your pants, skirts, dresses, shirts long-sleeved, sweaters short-sleeved, etc. This classification will help you save time on those hurried mornings.
And don't forget to organize your clothes according to colour or use, to bring even more order to your wardrobe.
4. Organize your clothes in the wardrobe.
Next, it's time to place your clothes in your wardrobe. Place your clothes in order of length, and make sure each garment has enough space to hang freely. You can also choose to hang your jeans or your t-shirts space permitting.
Finally, fold the rest of your clothes efficiently, so that they can easily find their place in your drawers and shelves. A good way to do this is to fold your clothes vertically, using the Marie Kondo method. This method allows you to store more clothes in the same space, while allowing you to see everything at a glance. To learn more about this method, click here.
5. Organize your other items with the remaining space.
| Handbags : An ingenious idea for storing your handbags is to fit them into rectangular boxes. |
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Shoes : If you have enough space, you can easily place your shoes in a section equipped with shoe racks or shelves. If, however, you're short of space, you can put some of your shoes in boxes and simply stack them in a wardrobe section or other storage space. |
| Accessories : Your wardrobe can also be used to store your personal belongings. accessories and jewelry. For jewelry, use a drawer that can be divided using storage compartments. For your hatsLow shelves are an excellent place for easy-access storage. |
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6. Allow space for a mirror.
A wardrobe isn't complete without a beautiful, fitted mirror. For classic wardrobes, opt for a mirror integrated into the length of the wardrobe. If space permits, you can also choose to hang your mirror on a wall.
7. Maintain order.
Organizing your wardrobe is only part of the job - it's just as important to keep it in order! Here are a few tips to help you do just that:
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Keep to the space you've assigned to each item of clothing.
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Put them back in the same place each time.
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As soon as a new garment enters the wardrobe, another in the same category should come out.
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Repeat all these steps at least twice a year, in winter and summer.
That's it!
Now you know all the useful tips for organizing your wardrobe. We hope you enjoyed this article.
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