Make Big Changes This Spring in Your Custom Closets With These Small Steps

Remove Your Winter Wardrobe

As warm weather approaches, it’s time to make room in your closet for spring and summer clothes. Start by going through and editing your winter wardrobe, weeding out any clothes you didn’t wear during the fall and winter seasons. 

You can donate anything you didn’t wear—or don’t expect to wear in the future—and store everything else away in sealed bins or containers. Label each container by season and find an out-of-the-way place for them, so you can clear out space in your custom closet for this season’s clothing and accessories.

Clean From Top to Bottom

Before you unpack your warm-weather wardrobe, it’s time to make your closet pristine. Cleaning your closet doesn’t take much time—even if you’re working with a large walk-in space. Start by dusting any counters, shelves, cabinets, or other surfaces. 

Then, sweep or vacuum the floor, and mop if the floor is a hard surface. Finally, give your baseboards and decorative molding some attention, too, by simply wiping a dryer sheet along them to remove all dust and restore their shine. 

Cleaning your closet makes the space instantly more appealing. According to The Spruce, there are other small steps you can take to create a more pleasant environment in your closet if it’s already clean. Simply add some sachets or cedar blocks to create a pleasant scent and fend off moths. Or, if you’re up for a weekend project, add some new wallpaper or a light fixture.

Create an Organizational System

As you start bringing out your spring and summer wardrobe, create a simple organizational system that you can follow—during this season and beyond. Hang clothing of similar types together, for example, group pants, shirts, skirts, etc. together, and make sure they’re facing the same direction. Also, group items by color from dark to light.

Invest in Sturdy Hangers

Every piece of clothing you own is an investment, and if you want your favorite pieces to last longer, you need to hang them the right way. Wire hangers quickly misshape clothes—especially the shoulder area. Since most wire hangers don’t have hooks to prevent clothes from slipping off, you’ll often find piles of clothing in a heap on the closet floor. Investing in high-quality hangers like sturdy plastic or wood options can help you neatly hang your apparel, so it’s ready to wear when you need it.

Consider Adding New Organization Features

Is your wardrobe rapidly expanding? Or are you already having trouble fitting all your seasonal apparel and accessories into your closet? If so, spring is the perfect time to invest in closet organization solutions that make your life easier. 

Consider adding new clothing rods, shelves, and drawers to hold your clothing. And don’t forget that, just as accessories pull together an outfit, closet organizers can make all the difference between a cluttered closet and an orderly one. 

There are several closet accessories that can help you keep your wearable accessories organized and secure. Now, you can leave tangled jewelry, piles of shoes, and jumbles of ties in the past. Add any of the following features to your custom closet to make organization so much easier:

• Valet Rods: Use valet rods as an everyday laundry aid or as an extension of hanging space.
• Shoe Racks: Shoe racks make it easy to house your shoe collection in style and prevent damage to your footwear. 
• Belt Racks: Designed with open-ended rungs, belt racks keep fold marks from crimping your style. 
• Tie Racks: A simple tie rack can make it easier to hang your ties in an organized way and easily locate them in your closet.
• Jewelry Organizers: Store jewelry safely away from dust and debris—and prevent tangling—with velvet- or satin-lined jewelry trays.

Conclusion

Whether you have a small, reach-in closet or a sprawling walk-in space, spring is the perfect time of year to make your closet work for you, rather than the other way around. No matter what you choose to do to declutter and organize your custom closet, having an orderly space to store your everyday apparel and accessories can help create a sense of order and well-being in your home. Plus, you might even find some extra closet space to take advantage of those spring fashion sales and update your look!

Source

• https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-makeover-your-closet-4142675