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It\u2019s like a dream come true: a perfectly organized, clutter-free walk-in closet. We all have fantasies of artfully arranged, color-coded wardrobes tucked nicely into a breezy closet, ready for a cozy night in, a night on the town, or another day in the office. But a lot of work goes into that dream.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Having the closet of your dreams isn\u2019t out of reach. You just need to set up a few basic organization methods and have some will power. We\u2019ve collected a few introductory tips for making the most out of your walk-in closet below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Declutter and Donate\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Rule number one of a brand new, organized closet is getting rid of the clutter. We\u2019re all guilty of hanging onto clothes that are worn out, don\u2019t fit, or were never our style in the first place. Why let something like that take up valuable closet space? Take a hard look at your wardrobe and start sorting out your favorite pieces from your meh pieces, then donate anything that\u2019s still in good shape. You\u2019ll feel like a weight has been lifted afterward, trust us.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Sort by Season, Sort by Use\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n You\u2019ve gotten rid of all the clothes you never wore, don\u2019t fit into, or went out of fashion years ago. Now you\u2019re left with a great wardrobe ready to be organized. Start by arranging clothes by season – summer, fall, spring, winter – and place them in your closet accordingly. We\u2019ve got a few tips below to help you organize those. Then, within each season, move the clothes you wear the most (your favorite pieces) to the front of the row so they\u2019re easily accessible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Go one step further now and sort by color or style. You\u2019ll end up with a closet arranged perfectly for the weather, making it easy to pick an outfit and be on your way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Double Up to Maximize Space\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Your walk-in closet has a lot of vertical space too — don\u2019t let it go to waste. Take advantage of your closet\u2019s height by using a double-rod closet organizer. Place an upper and lower bar in your closet, then hang clothes strategically by length and style. For example, keep your blouses, cardigans, and tank tops on the upper bar, and place your pants and dresses below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Let Your Clothes Breathe!\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Wire closet organizers are great for storing clothes in a closet you\u2019d rather keep folded. The benefit of these wire shelves is that you can let your clothes breathe and avoid the musty back-of-the-drawer smell. Many organizers like this are customizable, so you can sort and stack them however you want to best fit your organization preferences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Reach for the Sky\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Use every inch of space in your walk-in closet — all the way to the ceiling. You undoubtedly have a few items of clothing or accessories (an extravagant Easter hat perhaps or a bright pink faux fur coat, perhaps?) that you hardly use but need to store.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Keep them out of the way by putting them on high-up shelves at the top of your closet. Place this extra row of shelving closer to the ceiling, above your double-rod closet organizers. Now you can store those important-but-often-ignored items you can\u2019t bear to part with.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Add Storage\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n One of the best things about a walk-in closet is that there\u2019s often room to move around. However, the downside of that is there can be a lot of wasted space. Use the space below your clothing rods or on an unused wall to arrange a dresser or small cupboard to store additional clothing items that may not fit on your clothing rods or shelves. Here\u2019s a great decorating opportunity; add elegant style or a splash of color with this piece of furniture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Get Hooked on Hooks!\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n There\u2019s never a great place for purses in a closet. You can\u2019t hang them up, and they just get cluttered and disorganized piled on a shelf. You\u2019ve got the wall space now, so use it! Hang decorative hooks on the walls of your closet at different heights to hang purses, bags, or even jackets you don\u2019t want on a hanger.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You can even make a smaller version of this for your jewelry! Hang small hooks near a mirror in your bedroom or closet and you\u2019ve got a place to store your necklaces tangle-free.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Take a Deep Breath, Get Organized, and Live Out That Fantasy\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n A perfectly arranged and organized walk-in closet isn\u2019t out of reach. By following these few basic tips for organizing the structure of your closet, you\u2019ll be there in no time. Just remember to keep sorting through clothes on a regular basis, donating what you don\u2019t wear and recycling what\u2019s too old to keep. 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