For Everything, There is a Season

Give your closet some attention when you do your spring and fall cleaning. Empty it out completely and make everything earn its place as you return only the items that you need. Organize your footwear with shoe racks or hanging shoe storage. Never store clothing in plastic, especially the plastic from dry cleaners. Quality garment storage bags are a must if you need to protect a precious article of clothing.

A Beautiful Closet in Minutes

A quick way to organize your closet is to hang your clothes by color. It's a fun little game to color code garments when you put them away and it always looks great. This works even if you hang clothing first by type and then by color. You can use colorful plastic hangers and closet organizer bins to give a place to everything and put everything in its place.

A Hanger for Every Job The number one organizing fixture in any closet is the hanger. Sturdy wood hangers are a classic choice and help clothes keep their shape. Sleek metal hangers and thin but sturdy velvet hangers are stylish alternatives. Space-saving hangers are worth their weight in gold if you have limited space to work with.

Thin Is In, Even If You're Not

Your closet probably contains clothing in various sizes but it should only contain clothes that fit you right now. To give your garments the breathing room they need, remove any clothes that do not fit, that are not in style or season, and that you just don't wear anymore. This will help keep your closet cool, dry, and airy so your clothes stay fresh and clean while waiting to be worn.

Keep a basket or bin in your closet to hold unwanted clothes. Thin your wardrobe here and there and you'll have a hefty donation in no time. If you're moving clothing to long-term storage, use cedar hangers to naturally repel wood and moisture.