Clutter Control and Organizing Solutions

You know organizing a bedroom closet isn’t all that difficult actually. It might just be one of the easiest areas to get clutter free, as well as organized easily and for the least amount of money.

First of all, as I mentioned in an earlier article - everything needs to be removed from the closet. Everything. You want to be able to see the space you have to work with. I recommend immediately putting piles together as you remove the items.

The greatest tip I ever used for organizing my closet, is to put everything in color order. In other words: All black tops together, all blue tops together. For multi-patterned items, you need to pull the strongest color and put it that way.

Recommended Products (explained below)

Closet Hang Bar (also referred to as a Closet Expander bar)
Shelf Dividers or Separators
Shoe Storage
Tie / Belt Rack
Clear Plastic Containers w/lids

Closet Hang Bar - This is recommended because it allows you to double the space you are working with. Hang pants on one bar (the bottom for instance) and shirts on the other. Keeping everything together by color makes it easier to find what you are looking for as well.

Shoe Storage - Shoe storage can be different for everyone. Many people have large shoe collections and the best method for storing a large shoe collection would be vastly different than storing a small collection of shoes. However, keeping the shoes organized is a must.

Tie / Belt Rack - These handy racks can be installed on the inside of a closet door, in the back of the closet, or on the side. They generally have a long wood piece that attaches to the wall with many hooks. These work for ties, belts, purses, totes and almost anything else you can hang.

Shelf Dividers or Separators - These attach to the top shelf and divide it allowing you to store sweaters stacked, or purses. It’s all about separating everything so it is easier to access, and additionally is more organized.

Clear Plastic Containers w/lids - Always recommended for any storage situation, clear plastic containers allow you to see what is inside. You will never wonder what is inside again because at a quick glance you can see. Being sure to utilize the lid allows you to stack things freeing up even more storage space. Things that can be stored in such boxes are shoes, wallets, purses, belts, ties, socks, undergarments and almost anything else you can think of. The clear containers come in a wide range of sizes, but I recommend shoebox size for a closet.