How to Maximize Your Closet

by laura on January 12, 2012

Keeping your home organized is easier said than done, but focusing on one space at a time is much more manageable. During the holidays I spent some time organizing my closet and our pantry. Our personal closets are often overlooked, as guests typically do not see them. Adopt a new mindset and lend a little luxury to your closet – it will really make a difference.

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Drawers are excellent space-savers. Use yours to conceal jewelry, small bags and flats.

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Brighten up your closet with a fun wallpaper and keep belts visible by hanging them from coat hooks.

hooks How to Maximize Your Closet

Photos on shoeboxes lets you know exactly what’s inside.

shoe boxes How to Maximize Your Closet

If you have the luxury of space, a large dresser in the center of your closet is great for organization.

Take advantage of tall ceilings. Store clothing that is off-season on higher shelves and racks.

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A nook made for makeup, perfume and jewelry.

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Plenty of shelving keeps this closet uber-organized

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Clothing categorized by color…and shopping bag “wallpaper”.

sectioned How to Maximize Your Closet Clear boxes allow you to always see your accessories.

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What are your tips for creating a great closet?

 

Image Credits: Martha Stewart (1), Better Homes & Gardens (2-3), House to Home UK (4), The Lennoxx (5), Lonny Magazine (6), House and Home (7), Moth Design (8-9)

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{ 8 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Suzanne January 12, 2012 at 8:31 am

Oh my goodness, to have a closet like that for a day! I would have to put a lock on it!

2 Jean January 12, 2012 at 9:22 am

A closet to die for!

3 Ruthie Staalsen January 12, 2012 at 9:38 am

Great images! It must be closet week, I wrote about getting my closet organized yesterday! Have a great day!

Ruthie

4 Ragland Hill Social by Gwen Driscoll January 12, 2012 at 9:39 am

Great tips. Thanks.

5 kathysue January 12, 2012 at 10:00 am

I am in the middle of purging my closet this week and I got a couple of good ideas I would like to incorporate into my closet! Beautiful post,
Kathysue

6 pve January 12, 2012 at 4:50 pm

streamlining storage.
selecting one basket or box color to unify the look
labels or pretty images to make you remember an outfit or something.
little snippets of life.
pve

7 Yelena (Colorful Childhood) January 13, 2012 at 2:07 pm

Does anybody’s closet actually look like that in real life?

8 pve January 15, 2012 at 8:30 am

Love to nominate you for the Trad HOME designer to watch.
May I, are you interested?
Let me know!
pve

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