Closets{and what to do with yours.}

1. EDIT: Donate what you haven't worn in a year (or bring it to Plato's for extra cash) as well as anything that no longer fits. If it's seriously out of shape or completely un-fixable, toss it.
2. STORE IT: Pull out your "out of season" pieces and "one-timers" to the side to stow away elsewhere.
3. ORGANIZE: By type and color. Ex. Sleeve length, shade of color..
4. HANG IT: Pick out one type of hanger; wood, wire or plastic. This will help eliminate added chaos to your closet. (I have all plastic, wood is great but too pricey.)
5. ZONE IT: If you have a wide selection of skirts and trousers, try different level rods. Low rod for bottoms and a high rod for blouses and dresses. High shelves work wonderfully for out-of-season shoes and sweaters.
6. FOLD IT: Anything prone to stretching should be folded properly (eliminating wrinkles before the next wear.) Remember heavier items on the bottoms and lighter on top. Make sure to keep your garments in order; whites to nudes to black, workout tops to business tops, etc. If your closet does not have shelves try using hanging canvas shelves or Rubbermaid storage bins with drawers.
7. Manage: Make sure your accessories such as; belts, bags and scarves in plain sight on hooks or racks that can be attached to the inside of your closet door or wall.
8. Contain: This is the fun part. Everything from socks to lingerie (anything that cant hang or fold) needs to be put in a container. Try using a set of baskets or smaller boxes covered in a patterned paper. (There are so many great ideas that can be done on a low budget.)
9. SHOES: Pick a system that will work for you. Choose between a shoe rack on the floor, a hanging show organizer, see-through plastic boxes, or your original shoe boxes with photos of the shoe glued to them. Stow away the unused on a high shelf or in a container under a bed.

This is my plan for my closet sometime this week.
I have a very nicely sized walk-in in my room and
I am dying to be able to navigate through it without
impaling my heel on a heel or ripping through piles
of intertwined leggings and belts. We shall see
how it goes. Hopefully I will remember to take
before and afters to share it all with you.
You should try it too! Have fun with it!
How about a small chandelier?
or what about a cute rug?
Oh the possibilites...