In fact, a DIY closet organization makeover canalmostbe fun.
(And the results can be their own kind of exhilarating.)
If getting things in order doesnt come naturally to you, borrow pro organizer Annie Schmidts closet-organizing philosophy.
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When you rent, it may feel like you cant make major improvements to your closet.
But that, says Jamie Hord, owner ofHorderlyin New York City, simply isnt true.
Purge first, she advises,thenput together your closet-organizing game plan before you head to the store.
We love a closet clean-out, says Katie Savage, co-owner ofBlue Pencil Homein Memphis.
But an overwhelming purge can end in accidental donations if youre not careful.
When youre done with the sorting, youll also be done with the hangingand nothing will accidentally get purged.
Have you ever noticed howperfectlyclothes are folded in stores?
She also used acrylic shelf dividers to keep the piles of sweaters in line.
Closets that store food can get cluttered quickly.
One: Dont buy containers that are too big for what you want to store.
Another important tip, says Coleman, is labels, labels, labels!
So the first step, she said, was deciding what this closet was going to be.
She and the clients settled on a hardworking gift closet.
She suggests creating a mood board to help visualize the space.
Less used items went to the bottom level, and gift bags went front and center.
Anything youre reaching for often should be placed in prime real estate, Jackson says.
That means between knee and shoulder heightno bending down low or reaching up high.
Weve grown to love organizing bins, which make reaching for a group of like items that much easier.
The translucent bins make the space a little more sleek and less visually overwhelming.
An organized closet can be beautiful if you take the extra time to color-coordinate.
For this closet, Schmidt started by tossing old towels and linens.
Now this linen closet is not only functional but beautiful, she says.
Jillian Krameris a journalist who writes about health, wellness, science, and adventure.
