Learning closet design basics will help you invariably organize and declutter each and every single closet in your home. There are many different principles that can make or break any organizational plan, and making sure that you take all of these into consideration can greatly help you choose the best design that works for your individual needs and preferences.
Here are a few closet design basics you should know:
1. Get Rid of Everything You Don’t Need: This is the number one rule in getting organized. Too often we hang onto clothes we don’t wear anymore, things that have no practical use in our lives, or things that might even be broken or missing pieces. Clearing out all of this junk is very important if you want to be able to enjoy the most out of your design process, especially since a beautiful closet contains only related items. Define the use of the space, and don’t place anything in that space that does not relate directly to the use.
2. Stack Carefully: It’s all too tempting to stack things behind and in front of one another. While this might seem like it would make it easier to fit more things into the closet, in reality it makes things not only look more cluttered, but it also makes it much more difficult to access items conveniently. When you cannot access items conveniently, the result is things getting put back haphazardly or knocked over. Another mistake is to stack too many items on top of each other. Unfortunately, this also causes more problems, since it makes it much more difficult to get things in and out easily. Having a leaning tower of sweaters is not going to make for a gorgeous closet.
3. Use Lighting: Closets without lighting can often mean that things are difficult to find. You may not be able to tell the difference between a pair of black pants and a pair of blue pants without good lighting. Choose easy to install lighting that does not pose any safety hazards in using it.
4. Treat Your Closet Like Another Room: Even if your closet is tiny, you can still benefit by treating it as if it is its own room. This will cause you to coordinate items you use for storage, which can make it seem much more organized even if that is not actually the case.
5. Make Function a Priority: The best designs are also the most functional. A motorized rotating tie hanger for example does not make any sense if you do not own a single tie. Your own functionality will differ from individual to individual since everyone is likely to have their own personal preferences. Function does not mean you have to compromise on style.
6. Use Smart, Stylish Doors: Many people will put a lot of effort into their closet design, only to neglect the doors that lead to the storage space. You can opt for decorative curtains instead of doors or choose doors that offer versatility for storing more things. Mirrors, fold out ironing boards, and other features can make a door more functional. However, function should not overpower design, meaning that you should also choose something that is stylish. Panelized doors, doors with decorative fronts, or other features can give it a nice look without compromising on function.
7. Choose a Theme and Stick With It: While the word theme can mean anything from Hollywood dressing room style to choosing to go with all natural pine wood finishes, it doesn’t matter what the theme is so much as it is important for it to remain consistent. Things should match and compliment one another. You would not want to use white wire shelving and combine it with wooden drawers. However, if everything matches and coordinates it can give the space a much more unified look, which helps contribute to better design and making it appear to be well organized and clean.
These are just a few of closet design basics that can help you with building your closet and choosing a storage organization system that works well for you.
