You have to see the before-and-after pictures to believe it.
See how thisBetter Homes & Gardenswardrobe closet transformation unfolded.
Any items in the closet that weren’t clothing oraccessorieswere to be stored elsewhere in their townhouse.
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“Clutter is postponed decisions.
Don’t put it downput it away.”
But Clay knew it could be improved upon to create more space for shoes.
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“One thing became quite apparent,” Joy says.
However, Clay eliminated the useless hang bar and organized the jumble of bags,books, and footwear.
Canvas drawers and baskets stow socks, intimates, and accessories.
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One drawer is for items to give away.
When it fills up, Joy makes a trip to a donation center.
In a closet, accessibility is paramount.
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But having everything visible can look chaotic.
The twocabinetsleave just enough room on the top shelf for the carry-on luggage Joy uses almost weekly.
The key factor to the closet’s success: a nine-shelf tower that showcases Joy’s shoe collection.
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“The sight of it makes me happy every morning,” she says.
Two shoe shelves on his side accommodate Chris’s footwear.
Before their closet makeover, Joy and Chris had to step over piles on the floor.
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She now organizes by category (such as short-sleeve tops) and sorts by color within each category.
A small folding step stool puts higher-up items within Joy’s reach.
Knee-high boots call for horizontal boot bins, which help the shafts keep their shape.
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(Rolled-up magazines inside help, too.)
The clear, lidded bins let Joy see inside and keep boots dust-free and off the floor.
Storing seasonal boots up high also keeps them out of the way during the rest of the year.
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She also loves the bed with built-in storage they purchased to house the closet’s overflow items.
Their capacity even allowed him to move a few pairs of shoes out of the front entryway.
Matching hangers give the closet a neat, finished look.
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(Joy opted for a shallow angle to allow for an additional shelf.)
Once your closet is in order, don’t stop there.
“A critical step many people don’t take is maintaining their newfound order,” Clay says.
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grab the Right Hanger
When it comes to hangers, one style doesnotfit all.
Pants(top): This hanger’s open end allows pants to slide on and off with ease.
(Joy prefers the velvety ones that prevent clothes from slipping off.)
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Skirts(bottom): Clips let you hang skirts rather than folding them, eliminating wrinkles.
