Spring is the perfect time to tackle home organization projects, and you will likely get the most piece of mind by starting with your closet. Sorting laundry and putting away clothes is one of the best ways to tackle clutter in your bedroom, and it could potentially yield the most benefit. Having a tidy bedroom and closet can benefit your mental health and overall well-being. Living in a clean, organized space can reduce stress and feelings of anxiety. 

The large, walk-in closets at Columbus Station Apartments are spacious enough to effectively organize your clothes. The first thing you can tackle is sorting your wardrobe by category: tops, bottoms, shoes, and accessories. Put tops like blouses, shirts, and jackets on hangers. Bottoms like skirts and pants can utilize traditional hangers or specialty hangers with clips. Shoes and accessories can be organized on the built-in shelves. These basic categories are the simplest way to start. The key to maintaining good organizational habits is to keep your system easy enough to sustain. If you’re able to keep your items sorted like this, you’re setting yourself up for home organization success!

If you’d like to organize your clothes further, consider separating items seasonally. It might be helpful (and space-saving) to rotate your wardrobe seasonally. For example, this spring you would keep warm-weather clothes in your closet and store cool-weather clothes in space-saving bags under your bed. This way your closet won’t be cluttered with off-season clothes that you won’t need for a while. 

Some people opt to also group clothes by category or color. For example, tank tops might be grouped together, followed by short sleeves, long sleeves, and jackets. Others might find that a complicated organizational system is not worth the time and trouble. Remember, the key is to find a system that works for you so that it’s easy to maintain. 

Feel free to adapt the space to your needs. If you don’t have a lot of shoes but your dresser is overflowing with sweaters, consider, utilizing the built-in closet shelves to store your knitwear. Shelf dividers and small baskets are a great way to keep your folded sweaters from toppling over. 

Looking for organizational inspiration? We have some tips that will help you make the most of your walk-in closet. 

• Slim velvet hangers take up significantly less space than traditional plastic hangers, and the velvet texture does a great job of holding strappy camisoles and dresses in place. 

• Over-the-door storage is a great way to maximize your closet space. You can get a vinyl organizer with pockets to hold shoes or a structured organizer with rows of narrow shelves that can hold accessories. 

• Store handbags upright and lined up on a shelf. That way the straps won’t suffer any wear. If you can, stuff the bags with acid-free paper so they maintain their shape. 

• Stacking storage containers can save space, but it’s helpful to label your containers so that it’s easy to find what you need. 

• Remember that frequently-used items should be easy to access, and less-used items can be packed away or stored up high. 

If you’re ready to check out Columbus Station Apartments and start organizing your dream closet, contact our leasing office today!