Each time you go into your closet, you want it to be a good experience and not one that is full of stress. If you put a lot of junk in your closet, this is exactly what will happen. When you to go get dressed, you don’t want to be hindered by boxes or golf clubs in the corner. These things get in the way and give you less room for your clothes.

A good starting point to having a well organized closet is to simply purge your closet of everything. When you are moving your clothes out, sort through them and remove anything you haven’t worn in a year or so. You can store these items somewhere else or get rid of them. I suggest donating them to charity.

Once you have a closet organizer in place, you won’t have any room for all of these items. Organizers are meant and designed to store clothes and nothing else. By simplifying the items in your closet, you should be well on your way to having a much more organized life.

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Unfortunately, having a closet company come to your house and install closet organizers in all the rooms (or even just the master closet) is not really in everyone’s budget. The good news is, you can have well organized and efficient closets in your whole house by purchasing closet organizer kits. And they don’t have to cost you an arm and a leg.

Here are some other tips to help you get your closet organized inexpensively:

Multi-tiered Hangers

Instead of hangers with only one horizontal bar to hold your slacks or pants, try three- or five-tiered hangers. These hangers really help to maximize space and keep your pants from wrinkling.

Extra Hanging Rod

These rods hang from your existing rod and don’t require any tools for installation. And they can instantly multiply your hanging space.

Shoe Racks

There are a lot of shoe rack options available to add to your closet. An inexpensive way to organize your shoes is to add a hanging pocket shoe organizer. These pocket organizers come with hooks on the top so all you need to do is hang them on one of your rods.

If it’s possible, allow for more room in your closet by taking out items that either you seldom use, are out of season or aren’t clothing related. You can store most of these items in plastic bins in the garage or in a storage shed.

With a little shopping, you will be able to find the right organizer and just the right amount of accessories to get your closet fully organized and not break the bank to do it.

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A closet organizer kit can actually help to eliminate the need for large dressers and cabinets that you would have in your bedroom or other parts of the house. This is especially important if you happen to have a smaller sized bedroom. So, if you feel the need to go out and buy a new dresser, you may be better off looking at options for your closet. Organizers can greatly expand the storage area in any size closet.

Common organizer kits come either as wall hung units, freestanding units, or a hybrid of both. For example, the main drawer unit rests on the floor while other shelving and rod systems are wall-mounted. Even though you don’t have to, for safety reasons, freestanding units should be anchored to wall so they won’t fall forward. This should be a must if you have little kids running around the house.

Other considerations for closet organizers are whether you want a kit produced from wood, wire, or even melamine. Melamine is particleboard that has a resin laminate applied to all its surfaces. It usually comes in white but there are other color options available. A lot of people like melamine because it’s easy to maintain and its very affordable.

The most inexpensive option is a wire system. They don’t always look the best but they are easy to install for the average handyman (or DIY enthusiast). Wire closet organization systems are also very versatile and they come with a lot of components that you can pick out individually to suit your needs.

The last option is to use solid wood. It may be more expensive than wire or melamine, but the results speak for themselves. This option is best for walk-in closet and brightly lit closets where it is more important how the closet looks.

Hopefully, if you’ve done your research, you will have enough knowledge to make some solid decisions. Choosing the best organizer for your needs is not as hard as it first appears.

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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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You probably wish you had a bigger closet. The best way to tackle this problem is pull everything out and really organize it. Once you are finished, it will actually seem like your closet grew. Sort through all your items and donate the clothes you never intend on wearing again. For clothes you seldom wear and just can’t part ways with, try storing them in bins that are out of your closet and put into a wooden shed or garage. This is a great system for seasonal clothing.

If you have a lot of small items, look into closet accessories that are specifically made for holding such items as purses or shoes. These will help you tremendously in getting the most out of your closet space.

There are several ways you can put your items into closet organizers. One way is to hang them or stack them according to when you wash them. This way, you rotate your clothes instead of always wearing the same few items over and over again.

Another way to make your mornings easier is to organize your clothes by color. Now if you have a preference to wear a light blue shirt, you’ll have all your options right there in front of you. The nice thing about a closet organizer is that they are compartmentalized so your clothes are put into small sections.

Combine color categorizing with types of clothes and you get an even better and more specific organization of all your items.

Once all your items are brought back where they should be, you will probably notice a lot more room. Use this extra space to grow into instead of putting all those clothes that you never wear back in.

By keeping up with your closet about once every other week, you shouldn’t have any more headaches in the morning trying to find that special outfit you were thinking of wearing. Life just got a whole lot easier.

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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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Space that is normally wasted can be utilized as a good starting point. The key is how you use all the small spaces in your closet. If you are like most, when you open your closet, you’ll find a simple rod and shelf system. This really isn’t a system at all. The builder that built the home made them as a minimum requirement that was necessary to sell the home.

These two elements (shelves and rods) are actually the foundation of a closet organizer. You will have to remove the existing rod and shelf as they aren’t as efficient as they could be. A closet organization system includes multiple shelves and rods.

In fact, with closet organizers, you will easily be able to double the amount of storage space in any closet. An excellent illustration of this is to simply stack the rods on one side of the closet so you have an upper rod for your hanging shirts and a lower rod to hang your pants on.

A tower of shelves is almost essential for any closet organizer system. Look for shelving systems that have vertical tracks with slots that are inset on the insides of the tower shell. These slots accept clips that hold the shelves at whatever height you want. This makes for a very flexible system.

Another option you have with closet organizer systems is to place drawers instead of shelves in the tower. Its better to leave some shelves for stacking pants and shirts but it is possible to fill your whole unit with drawers. Some people like this look. But, if you leave some open, you can easily glance through your options for picking out your clothes. Drawers do make great holders for your smaller items like underwear and socks.

Another common component is a specialized rack or shelf made to hold your shoes. This will keep them nice and orderly and also off the floor.

We could all use a little less stress in our lives and we’ve barely scratched the surface on the topic of closet organizers. Hopefully, you will now have an understanding of how beneficial these systems can be.

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Start by utilizing all the space that is normally wasted. Small spaces are key when it comes to creatively organizing your closet. Most basic closets that don’t have a closet organizer in them simply have a shelf and rod system. Actually, its not a system as much as it is a necessary minimum requirement for the home builder that built the house or apartment complex.

These two elements are actually the foundation of a closet organizer. You will have to remove the existing rod and shelf as they aren’t as efficient as could be. A closet organizer system includes multiple shelves and rods.

In fact, with closet organizers, you will easily be able to double the amount of storage space in any closet. An excellent illustration of this is to simply stack the rods on one side of the closet so you have an upper rod for your hanging shirts and a lower rod to hang your pants on.

No closet organizer system would be complete without a tower of shelves. Look for shelving that is adjustable. This type of system utilizes inset vertical tracks with slots that accept clips. Then each shelf is set on the clips at the height you determine to best fit your needs.

Closet organizer systems have optional drawers that can be placed in the shell that holds the shelving. It is possible to fill the whole unit with drawers but its better to have some shelves for stacking shirts and pants. This allows for you to glance through all your options when you are picking out the clothes you are going to wear. Drawers, however, are great for holding smaller items like socks and underwear.

Another common component is a specialized rack or shelf made to hold your shoes. This will keep them nice and orderly and also off the floor.

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