If you need more closet space consider installing new closet shelving. Storing your possessions in a more orderly fashion means the items will be safer and always look their best. Some ways to create a more organized home include closet systems, closet shelving, shoe organizers and desk organizers. In closet space more organized storage is better for your clothes, your hobby items, games, linens, and, yes even his hunting and sporting gear.
Create Extra Space with New Closet Shelving
If you need extra living space try reorganizing an extra closet with interesting closet shelving. You will be able to store the contents of the closet and create space for a possible craft workspace, small nursery or a compact home office.
Here are a few helpful tips for organizing your existing closet spaces:
Get rid of the one long, high rod you currently have and purchase new closet shelving. Divide the closet into specific areas. Closet shelving is normally adjustable. Adjust the shelves so that there is an area for shoes, another for shirts and blouses and another area for skirts and slacks.
The next step is to, and this may sound a bit anal, group all your clothes according to color. If you live in an area where the seasons are very distinct, you may want to divide them into different seasonal wear.
Whether you hang or fold the clothes depends upon the garment. Most clothing looks its best when hung properly on hangers and in a closet that is not overcrowded. Garments such as sweaters, t-shirts and other knits tend to stretch out when hung. These items would be better stored neatly folded.
You should purchase closet shelving that includes everything you need to create these distinct zones or areas. Stack cubbies two high for shoes across the floor or two wide rising vertically towards the ceiling. Whichever fits into your design.
After you have divided the closet space into specific areas or zones and installed the adjustable closet shelving, line all the shelves and drawers with smooth vinyl matting. Cut the matting to fit and attach it to the shelving with double sided tape. Today you can find many removable taping products.
You have finished installing your new closet shelving and lined them with protective matting. Before putting anything away make sure everything is clean and as dust free as possible. Stains and dirt can become set and spread over time and may never be removed.
Some final tips: Dry cleaning bags and plastic storage bags can trap moisture, try using fabric storage instead. It is especially important not to store wool or silk or other fabrics that need to breathe, in airtight containers. The temperature in closets should not be consistently over 75 degrees because most clothing fibers will dry out and not last as long.