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Pam DiTomaso, Allied ASID: Posted on Friday, January 21, 2011 2:55 PM
What can be done to make the closet space as purposeful as
possible? Here are a few tips for getting the most from your closets:
- If
your clothing closet has just
one rod consider adding another; you can sort out clothes based on usage,
seasons, or by tops and bottoms.
Think about a department store like Macy’s; not only are they in the business of stylizing your
clothing, but they organize it too!
- If in
your tool closet you are always
scrambling around looking for that special screwdriver, then perhaps it’s
time to mount the screwdriver right onto the inside of the door. Or look at these mobile
tool cabinets that you can pull out of the closet and roll right up to
your project!
- Toy storage is pointless if you
don’t engage your youngster! The last thing you need is your two year
old throwing a tantrum because his favorite stuffed animal is in the back
of the closet beyond his reach! Large storage
bins can hold balls, stuffed animals, and dress up clothing. Use clear
plastic containers, label them, and then install pull out shelves to
keep them organized and within easy reach.
Not only will you help your child develop a system of organizing; but,
your child will be able to read and identify similar items at an early age!
- Craft storage requires discipline
and well thought out container purchases (check out the Container
Store for great storage solutions!)
Are you separating your beads by size or color? Will you need large containers for yarn
or small containers for thread?
Then store your containers in drawers that are clearly marked; i.e.
Beads.
- Decorative or Seasonal items are the easiest to organize by the
holiday.
Designate specific shelves in your closet for each Holiday. And as you store items back into their
respective bins, weed out anything that has lost its “glitter”. Then when you purchase new items you
will already have the space on its respective shelf
- You do
not have to have a gourmet kitchen to have pull
out drawers installed in the Pantry. Set the shelves at heights best suited
for your needs; keep glass jars and cans at chest height. This eliminates grabbing for a breakable
or heavy item in haste and not having a full grasp on it!
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