If you’re sticking to “get
organized” on your New Year’s resolutions’ list, consider upgrading your
storage materials to make your lofty job that much easier around the
house. Your closets and shelves just
might thank you.
If closet space is tight, you
could consider a splurge on “skinny hangers.”
Sold in packs, these thin hangers take up less space and come in slip
resistant material. Hanging belt, tie,
and scarf keepers get these thin items out of drawers and up on the rack in a
narrow space, allowing you to see what all you have at once. Boot inserts allow tall knee boots to stand
up and not fall over so they can stand together on a closet floor or upper
shelf. If your lower hanging rod has a
shelf over it, divided jewelry trays can slip right in below your upper hanging
clothes for concealed storage at hand while you’re dressing.
For a storage closet, utilizing
all the space at your disposal can keep supplies easily accessible. Hang an over-the-door pocket system for a
variety of materials like arts and crafts supplies, batteries, small tools and
picture hanging supplies, or gift wrap accessories. Install a short cleaning tool rack to get mop
and broom handles up on the wall so they don’t tumble every time the door
opens. Line your shelves with storage
bins for anything from files to seasonal decorations to special dishes. If wall space is open in a walk-in or
reach-in closet, hang up hooks for reusable shopping bags or dog leashes. To keep the floor of the closet neat, use
boot trays for a tidy shoe arrangement and clean floor.
Whether you hang it up, hook it
up, or line it up, creating that place for everything will put every inch of
your shelving, wall, and floor space to tip-top use, giving you the ability to
retrieve and return your supplies with organized perfection. The right supplies, however simple or
extensive, can make all the difference when you really want to keep things
straight. That’s a closet case you can
be proud of.
DesignInMind column; appeared in the Valley Morning Star January 20th.
