The wardrobe of modern people consists of a huge number of things. Each image is unique in its own way. To create a beautiful bow, you need things that are suitable in style and color. And since fashion does not stand still and every year more and more novelties of the fashion industry appear, they invariably end up in the wardrobes of fashionistas and fashionistas.
It's not only people who want to look beautiful and modern who are faced with the problem of closet overcrowding. This difficulty happens to almost everyone who does not know the rules for organizing the storage of things in the closet. Do not complain about the small space of the apartment or the lack of furniture for hanging clothes. Any available space for things should be used rationally. And this is quite possible thanks to convenient and practical ways.
Where to start?
The beginning of organizing closet storage is to review the wardrobe. Initially, it is worth evaluating the importance of each item and how it fits with other items wornmost often. The appearance of clothing is also of great importance. Don't store used items. This also applies to clothes that have not been worn for 1 or more years.
It is often hard to part with your favorite thing, you can leave it for outings into nature or work in the country. But do not accumulate such clothes. It won't be worn as often and will just end up taking up the space it needs in the closet.
Clothes that turned out to be small or, conversely, large, can be distributed to friends. This is often done with children's things. Adult clothes can be donated to help centers or volunteer organizations.
What things should not be kept?
So, the organization of storage of things begins with getting rid of everything unnecessary. These are wardrobe items that:
- lost their appearance as a result of washing (stretched woolen items, faded clothes, shrunken as a result of using the wrong temperature);
- things that have not been worn for several years;
- clothes that are damaged beyond repair;
- tainted by dyes, natural or chemical, that cannot be removed;
- The wrong size things.
Not only clothes are subject to revision, but also shoes and accessories. Accumulated unnecessary things will constantly interfere, they need to be shifted with each cleaning. If in doubt about whether to throw something away or not, just think: did you even remember this thing before you stumbled upon it onthe farthest shelf of the closet? The answer will be obvious: no. This means that this wardrobe item simply takes up space in the closet and is unlikely to ever be worn.
Wardrobe sorting
The organization of storage of things in the closet involves their division into conditional groups. Before you put clothes, shoes and other accessories, you need to separate them according to the seasonality of wearing. Depending on what time of the year the contents of the closet are put in order, things are laid out. For example, in winter, it is important to store warm clothes on the front shelves at eye level and in a place where they can be easily reached. At the same time, summer things can be hidden at the bottom of the closet or at its very top.
Wardrobe sorting based on:
- seasonal - seasonal items are stored within availability;
- on clothing categories - coats, fur coats, jackets are stored in cases, sweaters, T-shirts, trousers, etc. do not require special conditions;
- shoes are stored only in boxes, as this prevents them from deforming;
- on the placement of everyday outfits on the shelves of the closet (you can also put things there that do not require long ironing);
- on providing suits, jackets, trousers and dresses with a place on hangers with a barbell.
Towels, bed linen take up a lot of space, it is better to put them on the top shelves, as they do not need to be taken out daily.
In addition, organizing the storage of things in a closet may involve hanging or folding them according to color.
There are also options for hanging ready-to-wear outfits on hangers, but this only applies to items that cannot be worn separately.
Bags need to be given a separate place on the topmost shelf or carefully hung on hooks inside the closet. Belts are sorted by frequency of use. It is convenient to put them in a drawer or hang them on a hook.
Closet organization
Diverse wardrobe after categorization must be placed in the storage area. For this, wardrobes or chests of drawers are most often used.
The number of things that can be hidden in it depends on the internal content of the furniture. To date, manufacturers of cabinet furniture offer a wide range of spacious wardrobes. These pieces of furniture have additional pull-out shelves, hangers and drawers. A well-organized closet can hold the whole family's stuff.
First, you need to separate the clothes, as the organization of storage in closets of children's things requires less space.
Adult wardrobe items are placed on the bar. Usually sent there:
- blouses;
- dresses;
- shirts.
It is rational to use retractable hangers for storing trousers and skirts, this will save a lot of space.
Ties, scarves and belts can be hung on the bar with convenient multifunctional hooks.
Cabinet shelves use:
- under T-shirts;
- sportswear;
- sweaters, jumpers, etc.;
- baby stuff.
It is also worth remembering the style of the coat hanger. This is necessary not only for aesthetics, but also so that things do not stretch and retain their appearance. It is better to choose a medium-sized coat hanger with a special anti-slip coating.
Great practical storage advice for pants, sweaters and T-shirts is to place them in the bottom drawer of a closet or chest of drawers. In order to accommodate the largest number of things, they are folded and placed in sequence one after another so that each item of clothing can be seen.
Storage of other things
A closet is a place where not only wardrobe items are stored, but also many other things. If space allows, cosmetics and other items of use are often placed in it.
To organize the storage of personal belongings, it must be borne in mind that all of them must be hidden from the eyes of strangers. If items are stored in a closet, then separately from the bulk of things. It is advisable to put them in separate baskets or boxes. It is very convenient to use signed cardboard boxes. Store like this:
- children's toys;
- books;
- cosmetic supplies.
Various boxes are placed at the bottom of the cabinet, and smaller ones on the top shelves.
Organizing the storage of children's things
Every mom knows what toChildren need a huge amount of clothing. Although it is small in size, it can take up a lot of space. It is better to use a separate wardrobe for the child's clothes.
Organizing the storage of children's things requires the use of shelves or drawers. For efficiency and convenience, clothes are sorted by color, so you can quickly find the right wardrobe item.
Children's underwear can be stored in special polyethylene organizers that are hung on a bar. To save space, T-shirts and T-shirts should be rolled up and placed in drawers. For this, cardboard shoe boxes or special fabric or plastic boxes are used. The same folding system is used when packing clothes in suitcases for long journeys.
It is convenient to use the Chinese techniques of folding into an envelope. In this position, the thing is not deformed and wrinkled minimally.
You can also use the Japanese Kon Mari system, which involves stacking things in drawers in an upright position. The same applies to adult clothing.
Storage for shoes and bags
Shoes require special care and storage. Each pair will last about 5-6 months before being worn again. Over a long period of storage, leather and materials can become deformed if improperly laid. Therefore, you need to store shoes only in boxes. The place for it is the lower shelves of the cabinet.
For bagsspecially provided by manufacturers for the upper shelf. If the base of the accessory is rigid, then it can change shape. Before storing, you need to fill the bag with paper or unnecessary things. So she will keep her appearance for a long time.
Wardrobe as a place to store things
Sliding wardrobes differ in their spaciousness. There are models with a height of more than 2 meters. All clothes and personal belongings of family members are placed in such storage.
The top shelves are used for the least used items. The trouser and shirt compartment is often equipped with a pantograph that can be easily moved to the desired level. The closet has a spacious section with a rail and many shelves and drawers for small wardrobe items.
Organization of storage in the closet is much easier thanks to the built-in additional elements for hanging things and plenty of space.
Tricks of the trade
There are a number of styling hacks out there. Organizing closet storage is effortless with modern furniture fittings.
These include:
- multifunctional hooks;
- rings;
- additional hangers;
- retractable hangers;
- compact thin trempels;
- chains for hanging clothes;
- boxes and organizers.
It is recommended to put things on shelves and in boxes according to seasons and color.
Practical Tips
There are many ideas for organizing storage. The main ones are related to the correct styling of clothes. The cabinet may have a small interior space, but it is possible to use it rationally.
After careful selection of things, you should fold them correctly. Unused items are best placed in containers and hidden in the back of the closet. Thanks to folding systems, it is possible to place an impressive number of wardrobe items on the shelf.
To organize the storage of things in the closet with your own hands, it is better to use cardboard boxes. You can make them yourself from thick paper. Place strips in the box that will form compartments for different things. This way you can put baby clothes. This system is also suitable for storing adult underwear.
The main thing in organizing the storage of things in the closet is their clear sorting. If you carefully disassemble all the clothes, it turns out that a third of it is not needed at all. These clothes should be disposed of.
If the family is large, it is worth considering options for using various devices to increase closet space.
