If you can, a beautiful light fixture, a statement rug and a chair, bench or ottoman create a boutique like feel in your closet. A full-length mirror is nice too. I'm glad we opted for a full-length mirror rather than more shelf or hang space.
"Your 'main floor' of eye-level racks, rods, and shelves is where your everyday life occurs. So store clothing, shoes, and accessories here," says Aron. "The upper shelves all the way to the ceiling act as your 'attic,' where you should keep infrequently used pieces and mementos."
T-shirts are good for being stacked so shelves will suit them well but smaller items such as socks and underwear will be better placed in a drawer. Consider how you currently store your jewellery, shoes, handbags, ties and belts. You could consider drawer inserts, or hanging rails to make them easier to sort through.
The researchers found that a “sufficient” wardrobe consists of 74 garments and 20 outfits in total. As an example, they've suggested six outfits for work, three outfits for home wear, three outfits for sports, two outfits for festive occasions, plus four outdoor jackets and trousers or skirts.
Purging your closet isn't as daunting as it may sound. To put it simply, the act of purging means to free yourself of something that doesn't quite serve you anymore. In this case, getting rid of items to clear up and clean out your personal space, allowing you to design a wardrobe you love.
Add hooks, shoe bags, or racks to the backs of doors, install high shelves for items you use infrequently, and use decorative bins or clear containers to store items neatly and provide easy access to their contents. Think creatively about neglected spaces in your home.
Begin with the hanging clothes, and once you've done those, move on to the pieces kept in a dresser. Items that you love and wear often go into the “keep” pile. Items you love but haven't worn in a while and you don't know how they will fit go into the “try on” pile.
The size of a luxury closet can vary greatly depending on the available space and the homeowner's needs. However, a luxury closet typically ranges from 100 to 200 square feet or more, providing ample room for custom cabinetry, display areas, and comfortable seating.
Whites, grays, browns, beiges are all good choices.
Keeping the walls neutral in a closet will make it visually appealing. A light-colored paint will help brighten the space which is important. If you have a large closet you probably want to give it a cozier feel. You can do this by choosing a darker neutral.
Biannually, weekly, or as needed will keep your closet free from clutter. Signs you might need to get rid of items include: You have doubles (or triples) of the same item.
The Institute describes it as a “sufficiency wardrobe”, and it should be made up of six outfits for work (with up to four items per look), three pieces for home lounging, five sports outfits, four outdoor jackets and two party looks.
For most people, 40 to 50 items are plenty enough, including 4 to 5 pairs of casual pants or denim jeans.
So how much clothing is too much? There's no magic number of clothing items that you should have in your closet, but a good rule of thumb is only to keep clothes that you love and actually wear.
If there is any bulky clothing, such as jeans or sweatshirts, in the contents of your dresser, consider moving it elsewhere. Such items can take up a lot of space when folded in a drawer. And drawers are really best to contain your thinner and smaller items. So instead, consider hanging bulky clothing in a closet.
Hosiery, socks, underwear, accessories, pajamas, and t-shirts are great for drawers, while bulkier items take up more space folded than on hangers. Move button down shirts and blouses, sweaters, and pants to the closet or another storage space for the off-season.
Helps Prevent Moisture Damage to Cabinets & Drawers
Raise your hand if you've ever put away a dish that's not completely dry. If you don't have a liner on your cabinet shelves, you can do some damage by putting away damp dishes. The water will soak into the shelf and leave a small raised area.