closets and how to make the most of them

CLOSETS AND HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF THEM

Created by Dr. Vivian Baglien for High School Interior Design Course

STEP ONE: TAKE EVERYTHING OUT OF THE CLOSET

STEP TWO : ORGANIZE ITEMS & THROW AWAY THOSE ITEMS YOU NO LONGER USE OR WEAR.

STEP THREE: SORT ITEMS YOU WILL KEEP•Sort by length of garment-

Short vs. long• Sort by Season-

Summer/ Spring vs. Fall/ Winter

• Sort by Formal/Outer Wear.

STEP FOUR: LOOK AT WAYS OF ORGANIZING YOUR ITEMS:

Purchase or make your own organizers: Sturdy card board boxes covered with

contact paper. Inexpensive organizers can be purchased

from large chain stores. Look at garage sales Consider putting your chest of drawers in

closet for items like sweaters, hoodies, tops, underwear, etc.

EASY WAYS TO STORE!From This… To This

ORGANIZING MADE EASY

MORE IDEAS THAT DON’T COST BIG BUCKS

HAVE PROPER LIGHTING

Battery powered lights that attach easily to a wall and then push to turn on.

USE BRACKETS AS SHELF DIVIDERS.

SORT BY COLOR AND SEASON

STACK UP YOUR STUFF Use clear plastic bins or containers. Hanging organizers can be purchased

inexpensively at larger box stores. Folding sweaters, etc. helps the items

keep their shape without misshapen shoulders, etc.

REORGANIZE EACH SEASON Clean out your closet each season. Give away or recycle those items that you

have not worn in the last year. Avoid keeping items you intend to grow

into unless you are really serious and on a good exercise and diet plan.

Consider giving gently used items to your area community fund for families that might use them.

FIND A NEW USE FOR OLD CLOTHES