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An Expert Explains the Best Way to Organize Your Closet (from House Digest)

The article "An Expert Explains the Best Way to Organize Your Closet" provides professional advice on optimizing closet space for efficiency

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Key points include:

  • Closet Sizes & Organization Needs: Older homes typically have small walk-in closets (around 3x3 feet), while newer homes may feature larger closets (up to 12x12 feet with an island). Larger spaces allow for more customized organization.
  • Essential Closet Components: According to Kirsten Fisher, a certified professional organizer, an ideal closet should include: Short-hang sections for shirts, blouses, skirts, and pants. Long-hang sections for dresses and coats. Dedicated shoe storage. Shelving and drawers for accessories and folded items.
  • Optimizing Hanging Space: Use double-hang rods to maximize space, placing tops on the upper rod and pants/skirts on the lower rod. Limit long-hang space to necessary items and repurpose extra space for shoe storage or drawers.
  • Shoe Storage Solutions: Avoid placing shoes directly on the floor to prevent clutter. Use stacking shelves, over-the-door storage bags, or boxed storage for better organization. Store flat shoes in compact spaces while reserving special storage for heels and boots.

Source: An Expert Explains The Best Way To Organize Your Closet

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