Everyone has a unique array of belongings that they need to keep in their closets.  There is no one-size-fits-all design that suits everyone’s tastes and needs.  Some people only use their closets for clothes and their shoes.  Others may use it only for storage.  You could keep important items put away or out of a child’s reach.  No matter what you use your closet for, you should find a way to keep it organized so that you can find what you need when you need it.

Shelves, drawers, bins and other containers can help you get your closet organized.  Small shelving can usually be added on one or both sides of the closet.  These are great for small storage items like jewelry ties, socks, underwear, and shoes.  They are also good for keeping miscellaneous items that would otherwise cause clutter.  Some people keep photo albums, cameras, sports equipment, duffel bags and craft supplies stored in their closets.  Making a place for everything will help you keep the closet neat and organized.

Using shelves can help you to quickly and easily create versatile storage areas.  You may find that you need less hanging space if you have more shelves.  Try some different designs on paper before you decide what you need.  A pants hanging bar or pants tree can be installed at the side of the closet, eliminating the need for a long hanging bar.  Shelves can be mixed in with shorter hanging bars, making it easy to keep things separated and utilizing wasted space.

You can also eliminate the need for a lot of hanging space by using specialty clothes hangers.  Suit hangers allow you to hang pants, shirts, and jackets together in one spot.  Other cascading hangers allow you to hang multiple skirts or pants on one hanger.  Coordinate hangers allow you to match up tops and bottoms so that you double the space in your closet.  Hang your coats and suits on coat hangers or wood hangers that are designed to hold them properly.  Other items can be hung on hangers that save space.

Use baskets, bins, buckets, whatever you need to get the shelves organized.  When everything has a place, it is easy to keep things straight.  You can even have a special bin for things that you decide to give away or sell in a garage sale.  This will help you to be selective about what you keep.  If you try something on and there’s something that you just don’t like about a garment, get rid of it.  If you get organized and realize that you have multiple white shirts, get rid of your least favorites.  Keeping things coming out of the closet will help you to avoid clutter and make getting ready a simple task.