Running through the hallway, the closet doors hinged from the top rollers bulged.  She knew immediately that he was hiding behind the panels. Holding his breath with hope that she wouldn’t notice, her fingers gripped the handle and she yelled with triumph in discovering him.  

Our storage spaces hold much more than surplus perishables and guest bed sheets.  They are the places that conceal our clutter, house our childhood, and gather our style.  With closed doors and deep shelves, our storage spaces easily become forgotten and dropped to the bottom of the priority list for upkeep and attention. 

The goal is to put into practice a bundle of tips to follow that can be easy to keep consistent with any storage space, big or small.  Leoluna advocates for balanced living with conscious consumption. Following the tips below for organization will not only save you money, but will also save life’s most precious commodity, time. 

These tips can apply to any type of closet.  From the ever revolving pantry to your walk-in closet hosting your capsule wardrobe, regularly following these steps will end up saving you time and money.  

create sections for each season

Having designated spaces for your existing items will not only eliminate clutter but also compartmentalize your space that maximizes storage opportunities while setting up a methodical way to group by season.  

It’s no secret that organizing your items brings moments of opportunity where you rediscover something you forgot you owned or assess the desire to keep something that you don’t utilize.  Either way,  the act of decluttering and creating space for intentional items can keep you from spending money on additional things that are already sitting in your closet and in the forgotten space of your mind.

Of course, there are items in any closet that we use year round or spend such little time on the shelf that reason to identify a long term area seems illogical, but for the majority of things that find their way stuffed into a corner, a better sense of placement will benefit you.  

make high use items accessible

Just like the shelves and racks at the store, the items designated to be used immediately are at the front.  In your closet, rummage through your shoes, and sift through your hangers to move your most frequent items to the forefront.  

For practice, walk to your closet and pay attention to where your body and eyes go first.  Ask yourself about the items that your mind and body initially gravitate towards.  “Are these my most wearable clothes?”  “When was the last time I used these sheets?”  If the answer is questionable, you may need to relocate some things to have your most used items easily accessible.  

It’s helpful to center your high use items in any storage space.  Our attention follows a focal point and balancing closets with most used materials in the middle provides quick access and identification.  Easy to grab items saves time from searching through the whole house and decreases the probability of overbuying.  

use a variety of storage styles

With trending media, shows, and publications profiling storage design and decor, your closet can quickly look like a designer space that fits your style.  Use a variety of storage techniques to maximize space and add personality in a functional way.  

1. Hooks

Used to hang towels, belts, baskets, scarves, resistance bands, etc. the list of uses feels endless.  Hooks are fashionable statement pieces in the home that are quick to install, affordable, and versatile.  They also hang items snug to the wall, providing space for additional items.  

2. Shelves

The most permanent style of storage, make sure you follow the previous tips before installing new shelving or repositioning existing shelving.  With that said, shelving in built in structures usually come with adjustable heights and can even be taken out completely to house bulky items.  Stand alone shelving will add character and dimension to a space in addition to extra storage.  

3. Clear containers

A perfect partnership, with shelves installed, clear containers, bins, and baskets will instantly give you sight to what you have.  When you know what you have, you can access items quickly and avoid forgetting about it and purchasing duplicate materials.  Clear storage containers come in all shapes and sizes, so finding what fits right for the space is easy.    

In addition to using bins that include some percentage of transparency, install sliding bins instead of drawers for flexibility in placement.  With bins that can easily pull off track and be repositioned, your closet can shift in organization of frequently used items within your organization of grouping things by season.  

Our spaces are a reflection of our lifestyle and the life we seek.  Keep consistent with assessing the items in all of your rooms, closets, and areas to identify if the spaces are bringing you joy and peace.  We live in a world with many distractions and offerings which is a blessing if we are intentional with the balance.  

Leoluna loves you~