Closet Design: Giving Yourself The Space You Need

When it comes to closet design, you have two choices to make. One, you can develop the space you already have to work with. This is usually the economical choice, as it doesn’t involve smashing down walls or encroaching on your available room space. The other choice, of course, is to create additional space by enlarging the closet. This is a job for a home contractor and will usually be much more expensive. In either scenario, however, there are a number of ways to go about getting the space you need. Here are some ideas that can help you accomplish your vision.

Let’s start by talking about the walk-in closet. These are a bit more versatile when it comes to developing additional space. Closet design doesn’t need to encompass a complete overhaul of how you store your belongings. Even simple changes can make a big difference. Take a look at the various aspects you have to work with and determine if everything is as efficient as it should be. If you’re dealing with a lot of clutter, chances are there is a better way. 

A good way to start is to prioritize. What is the most important element of closet design? This is a question that everyone will answer differently, and it is a question you must address to get the highest benefits out of your reorganization plans. 

Are you sharing the space with someone else? If so, the first order of business will be to separate your clothing from theirs. This, in and of itself, will decrease the level of confusion you feel when you walk into the space. What about your various types of clothing? It might be beneficial to create clear and delineated lines between your work outfits and your casual clothing. If you don’t have any shelving up, consider adding it. This will keep you from having to crowd the floor with shoes and other items that can lead to a more cluttered appearance.

As much as you may hate the thought, good closet design usually includes getting rid of some stuff that you no longer wear or use. This doesn’t mean you have to donate it to Goodwill or toss it in the trash. 

If you are hesitant to give up that outfit, even if you haven’t worn it in three years, you can always pack it up and put it in the attic or another area of storage. But it isn’t doing you any favors taking up the limited available space on the rack. Set aside a morning where you can look through all of your clothes and determine what can stay and what needs to go. It will help tremendously if you are merciless in making your decisions. Don’t keep things hanging around that “you may be able to fit into after you start going to the gym”. Just pack it away and revisit it at another time.