Is your closet suffering from a case of the blahs? Would you like for it to inspire you to have an inspiring, productive day? Meet our guest writer Carrie Peeples, owner and founder of Neat Smart. Check out her quick tips to give your closet an easy, low-cost makeover that will change your life by improving your morning routine. Carrie is an East Cobb resident. Her contact information is at the end of this blog.
Neat Smart is a professional organizing company whose mission is to un-complicate high achievers’ lives with the power of Home Organization.
Tips
Get rid of wire hangers. Get those extra wire hangers out of your closet now! Take them back to the drycleaners where they will be welcomed and recycled. They take up valuable space, leave dimples on your clothes, and are unattractive.
Recycle empty shoe boxes. If you’re not using the boxes to store your off-season shoes then get rid of the boxes. I know it’s tempting to hang on to them “just in case” but what are you waiting for? They take up space and collect dust. They are super easy to recycle if you take out anything plastic in the box.
Put a small trash can in your closet. Every closet needs a small trash receptacle for clothing tags, paper filler, old tissues, shipping bags and boxes, and unnecessary receipts. Otherwise, that trash ends up on the floor making your closet look messy and unkempt. Get a cute, petite trash can to hold the little trash pieces and make your closet look like a boutique.
Re-group your clothes. Sort your hanging tops by sleeve length and then by color. Hang your skirts, pants, and dresses together by length. Just creating some uniformity will ease your visual clutter and give you a sense of calm.
Hangers
Get appropriate & adequate hangers. While I love the velvet hangers for blouses, dresses, and trousers there are other hangers you may need to get for specific clothing. Each piece of clothing needs its own hanger!
- Skirts and shorts should be hung on hangers with clips at the waist band. This keeps them from getting wrinkled.
- Maxi dresses, pants, and jeans are perfect for hanging on these metal trouser hangers. They hold the clothes in place without taking up a lot of space.
- Heavy coats need a wooden or heavy plastic hanger.
- Men’s suits are best hung on a suit hanger to keep the jacket and pants togetherand wrinkle free.
- If you prefer to hang knit tops and golf shirts, invest in some slimline plastic hangers to make hanging them up and taking them off easier.
Shoes
Line up your shoes. Whether they are on the floor or on a rack, just pairing them and lining them up will make your closet look so much tidier.
Lighting
Adjust your lighting. I can’t tell you how many closets I’ve been in with burned out lightbulbs! Change those bulbs so you can be sure you’ve got enough light to see what you’re about to put on. Those navy and black pants can look awfully similar!
Contact Carrie to assist with your closet!
Take a few minutes to make a few adjustments and you’ll be on your way to an upgraded closet in no time. Or call Neatsmart to do it for you. We bring all the supplies you need!
Everyone loves and needs a closet makeover. Happy Organizing!
Contact me today to start a conversation about your real estate dreams.
Lee Ann Wynns Leeannwynns@dorseyalston.com 404-680-7850 Linktr.ee
