Housekeeping

Closet Organization: Decluttering and Storage

July 10, 2025
Housekeeping Team
6 min read
Closet Organization: Decluttering and Storage

A cluttered closet can make starting your day stressful. Digging through piles of clothes to find what you need is inefficient and frustrating. A well-organized closet, on the other hand, creates a sense of calm and makes getting ready a breeze. The key to a functional closet is a ruthless decluttering process followed by smart storage solutions.

🧹 Step 1: The Great Purge

You can't organize clutter. The first step is to get rid of what you don't need.

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Empty Everything: Take absolutely everything out of your closet. This forces you to handle every single item and make a conscious decision about it.
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Sort into Four Piles: Create four distinct piles: Keep, Donate, Toss, and Relocate. The "Relocate" pile is for items that belong in another room.
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Be Honest: As you handle each item, ask yourself: Have I worn this in the last year? Does it fit? Is it still my style? If the answer is no, it's time to let it go.

🗂️ Step 2: Categorize and Zone

Before you put anything back, group your "Keep" pile into logical categories.

shirt
Group like items together: all shirts, all pants, all dresses, etc.
color
Within each category, consider organizing by color. This makes it visually appealing and easy to find specific items.
zone
Designate "zones" in your closet for each category, putting your most frequently worn items in the most accessible, prime-real-estate locations.

💡 Step 3: Maximize Your Space

Use smart storage solutions to make the most of every inch.

Use Slim Hangers

Switching to uniform, slim velvet or plastic hangers can save up to 30% of your hanging space and creates a clean, cohesive look.

Go Vertical

Add a second closet rod below the first to double your hanging space for shirts and pants. Use hanging shoe organizers or over-the-door storage.

Use Shelf Dividers

Keep stacks of sweaters or handbags neat and tidy on shelves with simple acrylic or wire shelf dividers.

Store Off-Season

Store bulky off-season clothes in vacuum-sealed bags or bins under the bed or on a high shelf to free up prime closet space.

Reclaiming your closet space can feel liberating. If the task of decluttering feels too overwhelming, The Box Advantage Group offers professional organizing services to help you through the process and design a closet system that works for you.

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