Closet Organization Ideas You’ll Actually Love

Closet Organization Ideas You’ll Actually Love

Clear It Out: Keep, Sell, Donate

Let’s start with the basics of clearing out everything you don’t wear or need. If you haven’t worn a clothing item in a year, it’s safe to say that you aren’t going to wear it. Instead of letting it collect dust, sell it or donate it so that someone else can enjoy it. Items with brands that carry significant value can be sold on platforms like Poshmark, eBay, Vestiaire, or The RealReal. Clothing with lower resale value can be donated to local charity shops like Goodwill, as long as they are in good condition with no holes or stains. See a full list of what you can donate here.

Update Your Hangers

If all you see in your closet is a jumble of wire hangers that you got for free at the dry cleaner, then it’s time to order some new ones. Having matching hangers instantly elevates the look of your closet, making it easier to focus on what matters – the clothes. It’s worth it to invest in nice hangers made from velvet, fabric, or wood to keep your clothes in place. If you have clothes slipping off hangers, here’s another easy closet organizing hack: tie a rubber band around each side of the hanger to keep clothes from falling.

Freshen Your Stinky Shoes

Are your shoes stinking up the closet? Not only is this unpleasant for your shoes, but it’s also going to give your clothes a bad smell as well. Try these steps to tackle shoe stink:

1. Leave your shoes in open air for 24 hours after wearing them to let them completely dry out
2. Sprinkle laundry scent beads into each shoe to get rid of the smell before putting them back in your closet
3. The next time you go to put on your shoes, remember to empty the scent beads into the garbage.

Organize Your Shoe Pile

While we’re on the topic of shoes, one of the best closet organization ideas is to install a shoe rack. There’s nothing more unsightly than a giant pile of shoes at the bottom of a closet. We recommend investing in a multi-level shoe rack or a hanging shoe rack that can fit on the back of your door. Keeping your shoes organized offers the added benefit of helping them stay nice for longer. 

No More Musty-Smelling Clothes

To keep clothes from getting that musty smell of being stored for too long, you can also add laundry scent beads to a satchel and put them on hangers. This is just like drawer potpourri but for your closet. 

Create More Space for Clothing

If your closet is bursting at the seams and you can’t fit any more hangers, try this simple closet organizing hack: Use soda can tabs to create multi-tiered hangers. Put a hanger through each hole of the soda can tab so that one hanger sits below the other. For a visual on how this works, check out this quick TikTok from the Sheets Laundry Club team. This hack allows you to hang more clothes, plus you can organize outfits together, making it easier to get dressed in the morning.

Hang Sweaters Without Stretching Them Out

Fed up with those pesky shoulder bumps on your sweaters after hanging them up? Not only do they look unflattering, but they can also stretch your sweater in all the wrong areas. Instead, try folding your sweater in half, placing the sleeves and body over each side of the hanger's top, and pulling them through the opening. Now you can hang your sweaters in your closet without damaging them. Watch a quick tutorial of this here.

Give Your Handbags Their Own Space

Are your handbags in a jumble on a shelf? Add some clear shelf dividers in between each handbag to create a special space for each one. Not only will this make it easier to find the bag you are looking for, but it will also help prevent damage.

Store Seasonal Clothing

If your closet is still clogged, try storing away your clothing for other seasons. For example, you can safely pack away your sweaters in the summer and your bathing suits in the winter. You can store your seasonal clothes in a box under the bed, or in a suitcase that isn’t being used. This will open up space in your closet and make it easier to find the pieces you need.

Install Hanging Hooks for Accessories

If your necklaces or scarves are constantly tangled together, try installing hanging hooks on the inside of your closet door. You can hang each accessory individually and see every piece you own with this easy closet organizing hack.

Use Separate Laundry Baskets for Lights & Darks

If you have space, consider purchasing a second laundry basket so that you have two – one for lights and one for darks. This pre-sorting system will make life a lot easier on laundry day. It also ensures that you don’t accidentally wash one red sock with your whites, turning the whole load pink. Here are some clever separated laundry baskets to consider.

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