Let’s face it, who needs the extra stress in the morning when we are trying to make it on time to work? It can be hard enough as it is getting ready for work. But you really don’t need to add to the stress level with a mess of a closet to deal with. Your mornings could go a lot more smoothly if you are fortunate enough to have a closet organizer already installed in your closet. But if you don’t, its never too late to install one yourself.

Closet organization begins with a basic closet organizer kit. Kits are designed to be easy to install and there are plenty of configurations so the perfect organizer is out there for you. Your needs are unique and so are the accessories you can get for your organizers. For instance, if you have a lot of shoes, then you can design your closet to store more shoes. This will take up more space so you will have to sacrifice somewhere else.

Once you have figured out how your closet is going to be configured, and you have installed your closet organizer, then the only thing left is to get your clothes set up so you won’t be spending more time in the future getting it all neat and tidy again.

When you have all of your clothes out of the closet, sort through them and get rid of anything you don’t need anymore. Some clothes you will keep for special occasions so its best to store them out of the way if possible. Closet organization is an ongoing process so if you keep up with it, and install an organizer, it shouldn’t be a problem that you will have to deal with later on.

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With a closet organization system installed in your closet, you can really help eliminate this problem. Now, just because you install one doesn’t mean that your closet will automatically be well organized and neat. You actually have to put in some effort to keeping your clothes organized. But, it does become easier than if you only have the single hanging rod and shelf system that is provided as standard equipment in most closets.

The typical closet organizer will have a modular shelving unit or two depending on the design and manufacturer. But most systems rely on the same basic concepts. A bank of shelves is either set up on one side or even just in the middle area of the closet. Then, a rod to hang your shirts on is placed somewhere toward the top of your closet of to one side or both sides of the shelving unit.

The big advantage of having a closet organizer kit is that the design of them uses up more of the available space in your closet. This allows you to fit more clothes into the space you already had but weren’t using.

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The layout of the house didn’t allow for physically expanding the closet either. At least not very easily. I sure am glad they added the closet organizer though. What a difference from the closets I was used to. I could now hang clothes from two different rods. Shirts go on the top rod and all my pants go on the bottom one. Its actually pretty logical. Now, I don’t have to stack my pants up on a shelf. I can’t tell you how many pairs got buried that way. I can see each pair and even hang them in order of color from light to dark.

My closet also came with a built in tie rack and shoe rack. The tie rack works great for hanging up my ties and even my belts. I didn’t think a shoe rack could be so handy but it really is. My wife uses it more than I do and it really help to keep the floor of the closet from getting messy by just throwing my shoes and boots into a corner (that’s what I used to do).

The last thing that is really helpful is the stack of drawers. They look much neater than a bunch of bins or boxes and they are a lot more user-friendly.

I guess I didn’t realize how important having a closet organizer was until I moved into a house that already had one installed. Now I can’t imagine my closet without one. In fact, I have one in each of the other bedroom closets and I couldn’t be happier.

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There are basically three options you have to getting closet organizers for your closets.

The first option is to hire a company that puts in your organizer from start to finish. They start by coming out and taking measurements of your closets, assessing your needs and designing a closet to fit those needs. Be prepared to spend a bit more over the next two options as they are doing all the work.

Next, you could build one from scratch if you are pretty handy with tools. To achieve desirable results, however, you would need a pretty decent woodworking shop. You would also need to purchase certain hardware for the drawers and rods so its probably not going to save you much money over the next option. You will also need to design the closet and how the organizer (shelves, rods and drawers) will be built

So, the last option you have is to purchase a closet organizer kit. This is a great option if you want to save some money by not having a company build one and you don’t have quite the skills or tools to build from scratch.

Organizer kits can usually be installed in multiple configurations that makes them very versatile. They come with all the required hardware, step-by-step instructions and can be delivered right to your door.

If you’ve never considered a closet organizer kit, then you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how easy they are to install and just how much more room you’ll have for all your clothes that were just getting wrinkled in the bottom of stacks in your closet.

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Fortunately, a closet organizer will help maximize this precious space. Of course, a first important step when you do decide to organize your closet is to only put in what is really necessary. You can probably get away without putting in a shoe rack if you don’t have too many shoes in the first place.

Before having a professional closet organizer come in to install a custom unit, you may find it useful to search online for photos of installed closets. This will help you get an idea of all your options. Professional closet organizers can get expensive and they may not take care of all your storage requirements.

So what is the number one advantage to putting in a closet organizer? No more lost or misplaced clothes. Clothes can easily disappear in an unorganized closet. The only effective way of finding them is to actually purge the closet. This should really be done about once or twice a year.

Closet organizers allow you to put your smaller items in specialized bins that free up the other areas of your closet. And, with more free space, you can now add more items all within the original space of the closet.

As far as the types and variety of organizers available, you have so many options that it can be mind-boggling. The best approach is to write down a list of the types of items you have in your closet as a general overview. Once you have completed this step, you can use the list to figure out what organizer components you will need. For instance, if you don’t wear or have that many ties, then a tie rack will be a low priority. Or, maybe a small tie rack will do the job just fine.

You have the choice of going with wire organizers all the way up to professionally installed exotic wood cabinets and racks. It all depends on your own budget and what you are comfortable with. Either option will provide you with satisfactory results. Some homeowners will put most of their budget into their master bedroom closets and have higher end units installed for a better look. The rest of their budget will be spent on wire systems in less used closets or smaller closets such as the ones used for storing linens.

Overall, a closet organizer will help you find items easier, allow for more items in the same volume of space, and provide a great way of keeping your closet organized and neat.

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Now, take all your belongings and put them into groups of similar items, such as belts, shirts, shoes, etc. Weed through the ones you want to keep. You should have a good idea now how much room each of these groups will take up in your new organized closet.

Closet Organizer kits are one of the easiest options for any novice handyman (or woman). And, they can be install with just a few basic tools. Make sure you measure the space first before you make any final purchases. You’ll be amazed at how easy they are to install if you follow the instructions. It’s always best to recruit a helper when hanging any kind of shelving unit or cabinets.

Closet organizers also come in all kinds of styles to fit your personality and taste. You can find them made from wood, wire, plastic, and even metal. So you can see there are a lot of options available to you.

Don’t forget all the accessories you can add as well. It’s nice to have a full-body mirror right in the closet if there is room. There are also ironing boards that fold out from built-in units as well as tie and belt racks.

Another option you have is to buy individual units and build a custom closet organizer. Shelving units come in many different sizes, as well as rods and cabinets.

Once you have all closet organizer installed, take the time to neatly organize all your items. It doesn’t make any sense to just pile up everything into individual compartments. The goal is to be able to see each item at a quick glance so nothing will ever be lost again.

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A simple form of closet organizer is a shelving unit. These shelves are perfect for storing clothes that are not in season. They also keep clothes separated by category, such as shirts on one shelf, shorts on another, blouses on the next, and so on. The most versatile shelving units are adjustable for even more flexibility in organizing your clothes by season or grouped by color. Just think of all the extra space you will have once your clothes are folded and put into the shelving spaces. This is especially important if your closet is small to begin with.

The first step you need to take is to purge your closet. Once you have everything out, you can determine what items can be organized in ways to make more room. Ideally, you will want to be able to see (at a glance) each item that isn’t in a drawer.

You are going to want to donate any items you don’t intend on using again. Items you use frequently should be hung up so they are very visible.

Measure the dimensions of your closet (don’t forget the height). You will want to maximize the amount of shelves and cabinets so there isn’t any wasted space. You will need these measurements regardless of whether you shop in a store or online.

Plan on having plenty of shelves. You should be able to put in additional shelves if you install the rack and clip type of shelving. It’s also a good idea to try and keep items off the floor. Otherwise, things start piling up again from the bottom on up.

Shoe racks are a great way to save space in our closet. If you tend to keep your shoes in boxes, you are actually using up more space than is necessary. Also, when your shoes are in the boxes you bought them in, you probably have to open a lot of boxes in your search for the right pair of shoes. Look for a rack that will hold all your shoes and then some so you don’t end up putting a couple of straggling pairs of shoes in the corner.

Once you have a handle on your closet, you will notice the start of each day will be just a little easier.

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I did plenty of online research to find just the right organizer kit for his closet. I took everything out to begin with. This is actually a great time to sort through a lot of clothes that he just doesn’t wear anymore. And, of course, these clothes can be handed down to younger siblings or relatives. Personally, I used this opportunity as a teaching moment. I let him pick through the clothes he didn’t want anymore and we both went down to the nearby donation center. Its always a good idea to teach kids to be charitable as early as possible.

Once everything was cleared out and sorted through, I now had a better idea of the space that was available and took some measurements (this is a really important step). Since this is a child’s closet, make sure you consider their height when installing a closet organizer. I dropped the kit down about eighteen inches when I installed it. Your height will depend on the height of your child.

You can also install an additional lower bar that makes it easy for your child to grab his/her own clothes. Your child will actually grow into the closet and eventually be able to reach clothes on the upper rod.

Don’t worry if the shelves are too high for them to reach. You can put clothes that are out of season on them in plastic containers. For safety reasons, don’t put anything too heavy up high as this could fall down on top of them if they do try and get something down by themselves. I place most items on the shelf in plastic containers that are labeled.

Since you probably have the extra room up high, don’t be afraid to add a few additional shelves. In my opinion, you can never have enough shelving in a closet.

Now, all you have left to do is to teach your child how to keep the closet neat, clean and organized. Show them the proper way to fold and hang their own clothes. They need to know how to utilize their new closet organizer so its best to teach them sooner than later.

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