SPRING CLOSET CLEANING WITH NYT
This week, we had the pleasure of a fantastic feature in the New York Times, packed with tips from the pros on all the ways you can get your closet under control for the new season. With the Spring cleaning bug taking hold, I wanted to take a chance to pull together a one-stop-shop for closet wisdom, with all my past closet cleanup techniques! From purging to playful organization accessories, design ideas and demonstrations, this roundup is sure to cover all your closet’s spring cleaning needs! As the NYT aptly points out, the only surefire way to actually get your closet in order is to take a holistic approach — purging, sorting, or refolding alone is not the answer, but if you can create a game plan, purge, strategize with the right accessories, and outfit your closet appropriately, you’ll be set up for lasting success!
PURGING
The first phase in any closet clean-out should always be to purge! You can’t make a strategy to get organized without first knowing what you’re wearing and what you’re working with. Check out the following closet purge posts, right here on CLOSETPHILE for all the inspiration and tips!
PURGE LIKE A PRO - Find out which pieces your favorite celebrity stylists say should never leave your closet, and the helpful pro suggestions for places to take the pieces you decide to purge!
CLOSET CLEANSE - A timely approach to closet purging, with helpful tips to care for the pieces in your closet, and clean and sanitize the space for a fresh start to the season!
OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW - A trend-centric guide to assessing items in your closet and deciding what to keep! Here, you’ll find my 5-step process to making any closet purge more fun (and a little less overwhelming)!
ADDING STORAGE
The next bit of advice we get from NYT is that we should consider alternate storage spaces! Does everything in your closet really need to be there, or can you find new homes for seasonal pieces and unused items? Check out my tips for carving out additional space in your home below:
CREDENZAS: A STYLISH EXTENSION OF THE CLOSET - Get inspired with credenza designs to add storage to any area of your home! This is a stylish way to extend your closet into the master bedroom or stow away seasonal pieces in a clever way.
SEASONAL STORAGE TIPS - A comprehensive look at seasonal pieces that take up far too much space in a year-round closet, and clever ideas for storing them elsewhere!
WORK FROM HOME - Looking to carve out extra space for a functional workspace? Warning, this post will instantly boost productivity!
DESIGN IDEAS
Once your wardrobe is sorted, the NYT piece points out that you need a good design in place to actually implement the most functional storage techniques! Whether you’re dealing with a large or small footprint, and looking to spend on a major overhaul or tackle a quick DIY closet makeover, I’ve got tips to help transform the bones of your closet so it will work infinitely better for you!
LIVING LARGE IN SMALL SPACES - Trying to make the most of a small closet? Here, I give all my pro tips for maximizing in a modest footprint and utilizing every square inch with thoughtful design elements!
10 WEEKEND TRANSFORMATIONS - If you’re looking for an actionable weekend makeover in your closet, consider these DIY upgrades to take your closet up a notch!
CLOSET QUESTIONS: ANSWERED - Here, I share all my favorite pro tips and closet design rules to live by, in response to all your burning closet questions! We cover everything from aesthetic upgrades and design preferences to functional solutions for difficult items.
SHOES + BAGS
Often the centerpiece of the closet, we always want to make sure we dedicate space for shoes and bags in a closet. These pieces can be some of the biggest investment items in the wardrobe, and a large collection can be a beast if you don’t have the proper space for everything. Below are a few of my favorite posts on the subject, ranging from styling and care tips to design inspiration!
HERMES COLLECTOR’S CLOSET - Get inspired to design your dream shoe and bag showcase in your closet, with this full tour of a colorful collector’s closet!
PRO TIPS FOR CLOSET STYLING - Here, we discuss the ways you can style and stage your accessories for a playful curated look in the closet! If you’re running out of space on your shoe shelves, this is the post for you, to find fun new ways to create vignettes throughout your closet and home!
KEEP YOUR BOOTS LOOKING THEIR BEST - Shoe care is equally as important as shoe storage, and no Spring cleaning would be complete without a proper boot regimen as we stash our winter wearables away for the coming season.
ORGANIZATION
Finally, every closet can stand a few accessories to further improve functionality and keep your items organized! Once your purging is done and your design is in place, you’ll need the proper tools to put everything away. Use the following guides to make sure everything has a place!
ORGANIZING LIKE A PRO - A thoughtful curation of organizational accessories to outfit every part of the closet! If you have a cluttered shelf or a messy drawer to contend with anywhere in your home, this is the post for you.
DRESS UP YOUR DRAWERS - A must-have upgrade in any closet, custom drawer inserts will make your life infinitely easier and take the headache out of putting things away. Not to mention, this is a simple upgrade that will instantly make any closet feel more custom!
SHOP THE SPACE - Shop along in one of our professionally organized closets! Here, I give away all my organizational secrets, and share the accessories that help to keep our clients’ closets looking picture perfect!
