5 Organizational Tips for your Closet

<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGrMNVAEDdBopmO33C9OR0oX0-MWOgKeS0B8zzTe9nhLQNyosdodqM8gQQ8soNfecuKbUHhzkZLHsfMk6xmQcR4yvHi6grBXVN3MtcbZgrv8-LKBvdujY1lKnFTUKeF4AEwuluU6ANqDk/s1600/organizational+tips.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGrMNVAEDdBopmO33C9OR0oX0-MWOgKeS0B8zzTe9nhLQNyosdodqM8gQQ8soNfecuKbUHhzkZLHsfMk6xmQcR4yvHi6grBXVN3MtcbZgrv8-LKBvdujY1lKnFTUKeF4AEwuluU6ANqDk/s1600/organizational+tips.jpg" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b> </b> If you didn't catch the full reveal of my closet makeover yesterday, check it out <a href="http://tiffanyleighinteriordesign.blogspot.ca/2014/05/my-walk-in-closet-makeover-reveal.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">here</span></a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY6eLnd3lCcXLiwVKGPAnmsL_YKMWnAxYnkktlw7ekkx5nAkT74W1lVhfD1lhDGpHnYBAmisJyOEvHhD9NRbSWO8awIvcFx54MvHstsEbuX3-noCXg7gJL8TEnKAewOyS7ya_uXiyXMNg/s1600/good+closet+shot-EDIT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY6eLnd3lCcXLiwVKGPAnmsL_YKMWnAxYnkktlw7ekkx5nAkT74W1lVhfD1lhDGpHnYBAmisJyOEvHhD9NRbSWO8awIvcFx54MvHstsEbuX3-noCXg7gJL8TEnKAewOyS7ya_uXiyXMNg/s1600/good+closet+shot-EDIT.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Today, I'm getting into more detail about the transformation and organization. These changes cost me around $100 and prove that glamour and organization don't always mean spending the big bucks!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Before implementing these strategies, I recommend completely emptying out your closet and going through everything you have in there, deciding what to keep and what to donate. You might be surprised how much stuff you have hidden away in there! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>1. Matching Hangers</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizcoXHtnUoB1fKNMEmBFf5DHMuXP9hkyL4_L-iyfLpN4kpfEvTlQtyEfpVnQ9D3VpHz-AYtVguREybJ2JT3CdCLn2pvvmAGl_0LSRSbx20XPG5aAso7H6N7-L3WfidRf4cwbeobS9QpL8/s1600/matching+hangers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizcoXHtnUoB1fKNMEmBFf5DHMuXP9hkyL4_L-iyfLpN4kpfEvTlQtyEfpVnQ9D3VpHz-AYtVguREybJ2JT3CdCLn2pvvmAGl_0LSRSbx20XPG5aAso7H6N7-L3WfidRf4cwbeobS9QpL8/s1600/matching+hangers.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I never really gave much thought to my mismatched, mis-sized plastic hangers until I looked at some pictures of my closet. The visual clutter! Not to mention they often left the shoulders of my clothes dented or my clothes just ended up on the floor altogether.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I opted for thin felt hangers in black, which I LOVE. They help maximize hanging space and nothing slips off. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Funny story about these. I snagged 80 hangers on sale at the Superstore for around $16. I could not pass up that deal, but I was on my bike (and had a load of groceries to get home as well). To say that was a struggle of a bike ride is an understatement. I would not recommend it! But it was worth it for the hangers. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>2. Storage Boxes</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpAqYvIsEqLGge41_Mcppsi_j9RuJ_G7TVIvjHMOztYrMcNc3dcFa1doI4uX9WhNe2GpHJYLaWLh-BguIv5fSRY29GoD9WTMoBYQyNZbM3DGx-teQfNcu4qGfaj92gDitjlSWqB6n3YoA/s1600/003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpAqYvIsEqLGge41_Mcppsi_j9RuJ_G7TVIvjHMOztYrMcNc3dcFa1doI4uX9WhNe2GpHJYLaWLh-BguIv5fSRY29GoD9WTMoBYQyNZbM3DGx-teQfNcu4qGfaj92gDitjlSWqB6n3YoA/s1600/003.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Much of the visual clutter in my closet in the 'before' picture is all my Interior Design textbooks. These are books that I want to keep, as I reference them from time to time, but that don't need to be constantly on display or super easily accessible. I placed them spine up in <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90224270/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">these storage boxes from IKEA</span></a>, so that when I open the lid I can see all of the titles and quickly choose the book I need. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>3. Colour Coordination</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is a tip some people might roll their eyes at, but I do feel that arranging my clothes by colour and style makes finding what I am looking for in my closet that much easier.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-ybzdsdjvwvb8y-5OKb0fvSYHgHSEgeBbtvnt7djs1ig7ytBOokBGOFiy1wGbFaHFk9G9uOAXuiOAskhsalRTCB8veC0ZOPIYc3CUTyY9Qiss6WwrXHgRgyAKlVqmqQmDZOogwo6R-xs/s1600/color+coordinate+editted.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-ybzdsdjvwvb8y-5OKb0fvSYHgHSEgeBbtvnt7djs1ig7ytBOokBGOFiy1wGbFaHFk9G9uOAXuiOAskhsalRTCB8veC0ZOPIYc3CUTyY9Qiss6WwrXHgRgyAKlVqmqQmDZOogwo6R-xs/s1600/color+coordinate+editted.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>4. First Impressions Count</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ynQ8Jjx3-gEOEmO-lxWHX8UXUsSkgElKu1CPOB7HKg8BdOX-p5B9ss2PVRC6z-u-FOcIOQmnhyphenhyphenJiEnuLLfVxe2kOCPnMu78s2NMo4hEB6MSYiPIzMKvB680YTURI34Hk6xTpxPJP7NE/s1600/closet+entrance.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ynQ8Jjx3-gEOEmO-lxWHX8UXUsSkgElKu1CPOB7HKg8BdOX-p5B9ss2PVRC6z-u-FOcIOQmnhyphenhyphenJiEnuLLfVxe2kOCPnMu78s2NMo4hEB6MSYiPIzMKvB680YTURI34Hk6xTpxPJP7NE/s1600/closet+entrance.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Consider what you see when your closet door is left open. That should be the prettiest section of your closet. This is where I display my favourite shoes, my favourite palette (black, white gold and blush), and some art and decorative accessories. The art and decorative pieces came from other areas of my apartment, so I saved money here. The Chanel Store front is from <a href="http://www.annawithloveshop.com/collections/paris-collection/products/oui-madame" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Anna With Love Photography</span></a> and the 'Leopard is a Neutral' print is from <a href="http://stephster.bigcartel.com/product/leopard-is-a-neutral" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">SS Print Shop</span></a>. The girl in the dress was torn out of a Barbie calendar (<a href="http://tiffanyleighinteriordesign.blogspot.ca/2011/12/barbie-calendar-makes-great-art.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">see this post here</span></a>). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On the other hand, I keep the less attractive stuff (cleaning supplies, toilet paper, bulky coats, my mini fridge etc). on the other side of my closet so you can't see it unless your standing inside.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLsd7l5DQJlW7Rj1m4RRYW3cFcRNWqbalJ9fFXzfwFAgaX0la0CC1bFocm3vFyZTyYDtydqz9gua8pYQ9qIjPouFhCII-p47qWpwsw9Js-AiqxJgHuor66vKlhdIPiR7OCkf_SLD1-cr4/s1600/028.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLsd7l5DQJlW7Rj1m4RRYW3cFcRNWqbalJ9fFXzfwFAgaX0la0CC1bFocm3vFyZTyYDtydqz9gua8pYQ9qIjPouFhCII-p47qWpwsw9Js-AiqxJgHuor66vKlhdIPiR7OCkf_SLD1-cr4/s1600/028.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>5. Good Laundry Sorter</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLVXxcaVVYWUOEj7_rjWbGnz2gCf_yr48Go5qRk1Up_hb0U9HucSFxj-sW0MEkhlz4pnlyuKPLnVafreSihma0ABFR9A3y85NtFIM3SxAyc75PNRNJjSwHScolU6ULHJhndVyS1TeGbFE/s1600/other+side+of+closet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLVXxcaVVYWUOEj7_rjWbGnz2gCf_yr48Go5qRk1Up_hb0U9HucSFxj-sW0MEkhlz4pnlyuKPLnVafreSihma0ABFR9A3y85NtFIM3SxAyc75PNRNJjSwHScolU6ULHJhndVyS1TeGbFE/s1600/other+side+of+closet.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I picked up this laundry sorter for $35 from the Superstore. I hand wrote the labels on them to keep myself more organized. I love that it's on wheels, so I can easily roll it out to the laundry room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some other details: I placed a <a href="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/30229077/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">$12 faux sheepskin IKEA rug</span></a> that I have had for years in here, painted my shoe rack gold, and hid my clear storage towers in the corner behind my maxi dresses. I also put up the <a href="http://tiffanyleighinteriordesign.blogspot.ca/2014/04/octagonal-mirrors.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">octagonal mirror</span></a> (I still am working on a solution for my bathroom mirror) and placed one of <a href="http://tiffanyleighinteriordesign.blogspot.ca/2013/01/craigslist-purchase-chippendale-chairs.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">my vintage bamboo chairs</span></a> under it. I also hung up my faux leather hat which I think is the cutest touch. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIy3FGiatWya1Sog25icjp1armNBw9ISOs3_kWXbIemKPonVF8aVT578mTaTb-LInpMTQRsLUxEZVlkIxUC5wJ9k2v5uV6_vOyCdj66dTM_TKSX12gzs-hVvz5EMP31mJQccsfYq2KKEU/s1600/closet+corner+distance+copy+EDIT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIy3FGiatWya1Sog25icjp1armNBw9ISOs3_kWXbIemKPonVF8aVT578mTaTb-LInpMTQRsLUxEZVlkIxUC5wJ9k2v5uV6_vOyCdj66dTM_TKSX12gzs-hVvz5EMP31mJQccsfYq2KKEU/s1600/closet+corner+distance+copy+EDIT.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope I've inspired you to do a little closet organization of your own! xox</div><a href="http://s1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh609/tiffanyleighinteriordesign/?action=view&current=Tiffany-27.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh609/tiffanyleighinteriordesign/Tiffany-27.jpg" /></a></div>

5 Organizational Tips for your Closet

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