Have you heard of the Capsule Wardrobe trend?  Even if you’re not hopping on that idea, a well organized closet can help your life feel a little less chaotic.  Simply eliminating the clutter can do wonders for your closet.  Every good organization project begins with pulling out and sorting what you want to keep, purge and donate.  Once you have determined what is going to remain in your closet, it’s time to think about the best ways to maximize your space.  For inspiration, here are a few items that I have found work well for me.

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Invest in some nice, quality hangers to help extend the life of your clothes and keep them from falling on to the floor.  I happen to love the sleek, space-saving Real Simple Slimline collection.  The velvet covering holds your clothing compactly and securely in space, to help maximize your closet space.

Real Simple® Slimline 50-Count Flocked Suit Hangers via Bed Bath & Beyond

Real Simple® Slimline 5-Tier Swivel Pant Hanger via Bed Bath & Beyond

Don’t forget about storage for your shoes and accessories.  A good scarf organizer can keep your scarves organized and wrinkle free.  Canvas shoe bags are flexible, fold up nicely and are a great way to keep your shoes compartmentalized or even store your handbags (which I personally use them for).  Have you tried adjustable boot shapers?  I love that I can hang my boots, they keep their shape and they work for all types and styles of boots.

Chrome Classico Scarf Organizer via The Container Store

10-Compartment Canvas Hanging Shoe Bag via The Container Store

Boot Shapers via The Container Store

Expandable, drawer organizers give you flexible, customized organization.  They are great for keeping items separated, neat and in their place.

Dream Drawer Organizers via The Container Store

Once you take the time getting everything in its place, you might be able to do a little shopping… in your own closet!  Yes, you will quite possibly find items you forgot you had, simply because they were lost in the abyss of your once cluttered closet.  If you are still not sure of the best way to maximize your closet space and would like to hire a professional to assist you, contact me today to learn more about our Designer For A Day service – it’s a consultative style service that allows unfettered access to our solutions to your design (or organizational) dilemmas.

Do you have any great closet organization tips?  If so, please share them in the comment section below.

XO Michelle

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