Ladies & Gents time to take out your summer outfits and get
ready for the hot sunny days ahead! You may find yourself (and your closet)
trapped in your winter gear and asking yourself what’s the point in owning great
pieces if you can’t find them?
We’re here to help! AOD’s
got tips on how to get a clean and well-organized closet to maximize the
functionality of your storage space.
Step 1: Game Plan
& Purging
Categorize the items that will go into your closet,
especially if you have a small closet. We really only use 20 percent of our
wardrobes as we tend to wear clothes that are comfortable, make us look good,
and fit. Therefore get rid of things you no longer wear and if you need help
with what to get rid of ask a friend to help. Chances are they may find new joy
in some of your old pieces!
Step 2: Storage
Solutions
Hiring a professional may be more affordable than you think.
They’ll design something that works and on your budget! But if you plan on
designing your own storage unit, there are a lot of great closet organization systems
that you can purchase at Ikea, Walmart,
Canadian Tire, Target, and Home Depot.
Designer Tip: Pick a unit that allows you to see your
clothes and accessories. If you don’t see it, you won’t wear it.
Step 3: Start
Organizing
AOD has categorized each piece and how to organize it to
make it easier for you. If you have the space we really recommend that you hang
everything on hangers for a stylish and accessible closet.
Designer Tip: Avoid
using plastic storage of any kind. Fabric garment bags and boxes will protect
your clothing from chemicals and damage and are great for seasonal storage.
Tops: We
recommend that you hang tops; they won’t wrinkle as much and are ready to wear.
Organize according sleeveless or long sleeves and then categorize it by colour.
Sweaters: Knitwear and sweaters should be folded
so they won’t lose their shape on hangers. You will want to organize sweaters by
colour and then put them on shelves with dividers or in cubbies.
Jeans & Pants:
There are a number of ways to organize your jeans & pants; it’s really a
personal choice. We recommend that you sort them by colour first and then light
to dark denim. To keep them from wrinkling, we suggest you hang these on pant
hangers or have a pant hanging system installed.
Shorts & Skirts:
Hang shorts and skirts by using clipping hangers. Pinch or fold at the top of
the garment on either side. Place clips on the inner part of your fold so the hanging
clips don’t mark the garment.
Dresses: We
suggest that you hang your dresses according to colour rather then by length.
You may what to categorize your dresses into 2 categories, the first category
for formal wear and the second for everyday wear.
Shoes: There’s certainly
mainly ways to organize shoes! We highly recommend putting your winter boots
away in storage. Shoes will look great in cubbies or on shelves where you can
see them. For space saving try toe L to heel R. This gives at least an extra
pair per shelf.
Under garments & Lingerie:
Lingerie should be tucked away in drawers, Bras in one drawer and underwear
in another. Organize these items by colour, size and type while laying them
flat down (think Victoria Secret Store drawers, they’ve got it down).
Jewelry: These delicate
items should be kept in a built-in drawer or one with suede or plush fabric
dividers. No space for an extra
drawer? Try a large jewelry box or two that can be stored or sit attractively
on top of your dresser or vanity.
Bags, Scarves, and
Hats: We suggest hanging hats and scarves on wall hooks or if you have
quite a collection on a shelf folded and sorted by colour. Bags should hang on
the highest shelves.
Finally some inspiration to get you ready for your closet
make over. Here are AOD’s favorite closets:
Images: Pinterest
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