Mastering Closet Organization: Transforming Your Wardrobe Space

Hanging Clothes

There are over ten types of hangers available in the market. The widest are designed for suits, while the thinnest, made of metal coated with plastic, are intended for light shirts.

It's recommended not to hang sweaters and knitwear on hangers, as knits, which tend to mold to the body shape, will instead take on the shape of the hanger...

Ties should ideally be hung on a special rack rather than a regular hanger.

A taut curtain rod installed across the closet door is a perfect place for hanging ties and belts. If the ties tend to slip, you can secure them with clothespins.

Hang only one piece of clothing per hanger to avoid unnecessary ironing and to make it easier to navigate your wardrobe.

Adding a lower hanging rod at half-height in the closet allows for two rows of short clothing like shirts.

Hanging clothes by length frees up space to store items beneath shorter garments.

A particularly efficient hack for children's closets is to extend the hangers' necks. Fold the wire in half, create a large loop at the bottom end, and wrap the other end around the rod. You can then insert hangers holding children's clothes, freeing up rod space and fostering independence as kids can choose clothes themselves.

Drawers

It's beneficial to line the insides of drawers with wallpaper to maintain cleanliness.

Utilize the full depth of drawers by storing less frequently used items in closed storage boxes, with smaller, more useful items on top like a second tier.

To prevent small items from falling each time a drawer opens, use thumbtacks to affix a wide rubber band across the front and back, keeping items like medicine bottles or battery packs in place.

Drawers can be used more efficiently with simple plastic boxes that categorize small items by type and prevent jumbling, providing a precise definition to drawers filled with everything under the sun.

A simple and wonderful trick for storing small items in a child's stationery drawer, sewing box, or the undefined space where screws, nails, and their companions are kept: a resealable plastic bag. This solution helps organize scattered items and makes them easy to find in a neat state.

Shelf Closets

In a large, deep closet, installing U-shaped shelves can help reach items stored at the back.

Narrow shelves with sides or metal or plastic storage baskets can be added to closet doors. In the kitchen, these baskets can hold small jars and food packages, while in the bedroom—sprays, cosmetics, etc. Before installation, ensure the shelves won't interfere with the doors closing properly.

Clothes should be laid in stacks according to when they are intended to be worn. For children, for example, you can separate school clothes, afternoon clothes, and Shabbat clothes. This division allows children to choose their clothes independently, following a general guideline from a parent.

Children's clothing that is worn together as a 'set' should be folded inside each other, with pants, for instance, wrapping over the shirt. This method helps avoid turning the closet upside down or wasting time matching clothes.

If multiple children or adults use the same part of a closet, it's recommended to separate their folding and hanging areas by wrapping the shelves in different colored paper or adding a scented sachet as a boundary marker in the hanging area.

Shelves are wrapped for two reasons: first, to hide any unaesthetic appearance, and second, to maintain cleanliness as shelves accumulate dust. If the wrap's purpose is simply to keep the area clean and the shelves are aesthetically pleasing, you can use cling wrap! It's quick, easy, and the appearance remains uniform and appealing.

Hook-shaped screws can be nailed into any wooden surface and help in the kitchen for hanging openers or strainers. In other rooms, these hooks are perfect for hanging necklaces, and a series of small screws on a wooden board can hold earrings.