Do you dread opening your closet door? Is everything crammed in from top to bottom, but you don’t want to spend a lot of money on a closet organization system? Never fear, help is just a few dollars away. Specialty hangers can double the space in your closet, instantly!
First things first, get rid of old shoes and clothes that you haven’t worn in a while. The golden rule of closet organization is, “If you haven’t worn it in a year, get rid of it.” Just grab a few garbage bags and start filling them up. Try not to think about it too hard or you’ll end up keeping too much. Some people keep things in their closets for decades because it’s “still good” or “barely worn”. Do you really need to fill up the space that you use every day with things that are just stored? Probably not.
If you have a lot of things that are still good or barely worn, go ahead and have a garage sale or take them to a consignment shop. Sometimes it’s easier to get rid of things if there is money involved! Or, have a swap party with some friends. Everyone can bring over usable items and have a big trade. Purses, hats, belts and shoes may be old junk to one person and a treasured find for another. Another option is to give everything you can to charity. Use the donation as a tax deduction and a feather in your good karma hat.
Clear out other junk as necessary, but your main goal for a quick fix is to get everything off of that crammed up bar. If you hang a lot of shirts and pants, you may be able to move the top shelf up higher. Then, move the hanging bar up higher. Not so high that you can’t reach, but high enough to install a second hanging bar at about hip-height. This plan may not work if you have a lot of dresses, suits and long coats, but if you have a walk-in closet, you may be able to install two bars on one or two walls and keep one bar by itself for longer hanging items.
Use specialty hangers to save even more space. Skirt hangerscan hold many skirts flat on one hanger. Pants hangers keep pants from wrinkling while keeping them easily accessible. Dress hangers keep your dresses from slipping off on to the floor. Cascading hooks can be used to pair up tops and bottoms, saving room by using the space of one hanger on the bar. Choosing the right hangers and accessories can keep your closet organized and spacious.
About the author: Charlie Hafter is on the staff of Closet Hanger Factory, a leading online resource for shirt hangers, skirt hangers, pants hangers and dress hangers. Get all of the accessories you could need at http://www.closethangerfactory.com, which is recognized worldwide for their excellent quality hangers.
