Children outgrow clothes, but they don't have to outgrow your closet. The key is to design a storage space that grows with them overtime. These long-term tips will highlight how to organize with versatility. Tip #1: Use Bookshelves Bookshelves are timeless. Toddler: Begin at floor and lower-level storage, by using open shelves for frequent items they use/play with such as books, toys, and games. The upper-level should focus on storage such as seasonal clothing, special items, and blankets. As your child grows, gradually expand their storage space for school items such as sports equipment and supplies. Teenage: Maximize the entire
Your dream closet doesn't have to hurt the environment. Go green with your design and organize your home with Eco-friendly storage solutions with these four simple tips. Tip #1: Use LED Lighting Save energy and your money. When dry fabrics, lint, and dust are combined with the heat from a conventional light bulb, it could create a fire hazard. Go with LED lighting in your closet instead. Advantages of LED Lighting Systems: Low maintenance Cheaper running costs than regular bulbs Energy efficient LED lights don't distort the colors of fabrics These bulbs do not emit dangerous levels of heat Tip
No closet space? No problem. Home and lifestyle blogger, Abby Lawson, shares how working with the small spaces you have is key to utilizing storage solutions and can benefit you. Tip #1: Don't Hoard Your Wardrobe We're all guilty. Luckily we have a system to help. Clothes that just hang in your closet can take up a lot room. It's easier to get dressed with less clothes because it's less of a mess. Go through all your clothes that haven't been worn for awhile. Sort through what doesn't fit and what you probably won't wear anymore. Tip #2: Lists Are
Your decluttering doubts debunked. Home decor and organization blogger, Melissa George from Polished Habitat, shares her organizing myths that could be holding you back. Myth #1: Organizing is Expensive Photo Credit: Polished Habitat Truth: Inexpensive supplies can be purchased from the dollar store. You can also reuse/recycle some of your current products. For a new look, create a DIY project with paint and labels to make it fun. Myth #2: Organizing Takes Too Long Start with shirts and onto the next one. Truth: Small and fast changes can actually save you time. Break your closet up into sections for each
If you haven't already read Marie Kondo's 2011 book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, you should definitely check it out. It provides tons of practical tips for decluttering your home and your life. And it also talks a lot specifically about closet organization as well. So here are some of organization guru Marie Kondo's closet tips. Make sure your closet isn't too full. If it's too full, it'll take forever to pick out an outfit in the morning. You'll have trouble physically getting your stuff out. And nobody wants that. Most people store far too much stuff in their
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