How to Keep Your Closets Organized

Published: June 25, 2021

Whether you live in a house or an apartment, closet space is always a valuable commodity. Closets help you keep your living spaces clear of clutter while allowing you to own items that improve your life. Whether it’s a shoe collection, an industrial vacuum cleaner, skis, or your arts and crafts supplies, closet space is a must. That being said, closets can quickly turn into oversized junk drawers if you let them get out of hand. If you are having trouble finding things that you need or accessing blocked items, it may be a sign that you need to organize your closet. Below are a few tips to keep the storage space in your home organized and tidy!

Start with a clean slate.

The best way to truly clean out and keep your closets organized is by taking everything out and starting over. This way, you can see everything you have and put things back in a strategic and organized manner. 

Declutter

Before organizing your things to place back in your closet, go through each item and get rid of things you do not need. You might be surprised by how many things have accumulated that you no longer need or want. Maybe you no longer need those packets from your last job or that foam finger that has discolored. Going through your items in this way will make more room in your closets and will make your home less hectic.

Rent A Portable Storage Unit

After you declutter, you will want to take stock of all of your belongings. There may be things that take up a lot of space in your closets but are not used often. Storing your air conditioning window units all Fall and Winter long seems like a waste of space, or having to keep your skis packed in your home most of the year making it difficult to access your other belongings. These items make excellent candidates to hold in storage. 

Design Your Closet Space

Now that you can identify all of the items you will need to store in your closet, it’s time to develop a design plan. You can add hanging racks, hooks, or drawers in your closets to make them fit your storage needs. Take some time to imagine how space will best be used, keeping in mind that the items you use the most will want to be held in a way that is most easily accessible. 

These tips show just a few ways that you can make the most of your closet face. Having accurate knowledge of what is in your home and finding those items when you need them can improve your day-to-day life. Studies also show that having a clean and organized home is vital for your and your families’ mental health. We hope this advice can help get you started on your organization journey! If you are considering renting storage space, UNITS will drop a portable storage unit at your home, allowing you ample time to pack away your things. We’ll then transport your UNIT to our climate-controlled, secured storage space until you need it again. Whenever you’re ready, give us a call at (443)842-7400, drop us an email, or fill out a form on our website.