Before we get to the organization tips, let’s meet our expert: Christina
Giaquinto.
About Christina Giaquinto:
About Modular Closets:
Let’s Get Organized Closets with Christina.
The first
step is to plan ahead! Christina states: The whole process of organizing your closet can be a bit
overwhelming. That’s why I suggest that you create a plan for the project
before you move a single piece of clothing. Having every single detail of the transformation
nailed down isn’t all that important, but, if you have a clear path to your
desired result, it can make the process seem less daunting.
Make a checklist so that
with every step crossed-off, you can feel more confident knowing that your
closet dreams are just that much closer.
Your checklist may be a
bit different, but mine might look like this:
- Empty absolutely everything out of your closet.
- Categorize all of the piles.
- Declutter your piles.
- Design your closet according to what you have left.
- Put everything back and see it transformed!
Emptying Out Your Closet:
Categorizing Everything into Piles:
De-Clutter:
Bonus Mindset tips:
Show yourself compassion. If you are having
a difficult time. If this is particularly hard for you, ask a friend or family
member to be there with you. It's helpful if the person helping doesn't have an
emotional attachment to the space you are cleaning out.
Be frugal-minded. It’s common to
keep endless clothes while working towards a healthier lifestyle. Keep one pair
of jeans as motivation so you can celebrate when they fit (because they will!
If you can organize your closet, you can do anything). Holding on to a large
wardrobe of clothes that don’t fit, just adds clutter and stress. Part of
working towards a healthy lifestyle is reducing stress, and a cluttered closet
definitely contributes to that.
Change your perspective. You are not
wasting money or throwing away clothes. You can help others by donating your
clothes so others can wear them. Think about how much better it feels to know
someone else will feel happiness wearing the item rather than it sitting in
your closet for another year.
Design Your Closet:
Put Everything Back:
You finally made it to the fun part! You should be so
proud of yourself for getting to this point and not giving up. It is time to
look at your newly designed closet and put all your clothes and items back in
their new home.
Keep all your categories together. All those piles that
you made should now go back into the closet and stay together.
Color coordinate. By keeping your
clothes color-coordinated it not only looks beautiful, but it helps you easily
find your clothes and helps when putting away the laundry. It's another tool
that keeps your closet organized and your life less stressful.
Use drawer dividers to separate like
items. For
example, if you have a drawer with workout clothes and it's divided into two,
you can put workout pants on one side and t-shirts on the other side. This
keeps everything workout-related in one drawer, but the drawer divider allows
it to be subcategorized.
Label bins and drawers. Labeling allows you to see exactly what the
drawer or bin has. Label the inside lip of the drawer to see it right away, or
the back of the drawer if it pulls out all the way. You should also label your
bins. If you have your seasonal clothes in a bin, or travel bags, etc., those
should be labeled so you know exactly where they are.
That’s it! You did it! You now have an organized closet and a system in place to keep them that way.
My Thoughts:
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fall?
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