When it comes to organizing your space, are you on Team Decant or Team I Just Can’t?
27.01.2024 - 12:11 / thespruce.com / Cori Sears
If your closet is in desperate need of a good re-organizing, you’re not alone. Professional organizers spend tons of time helping their clients come up with practical closet organization systems that will last—it's one of their most in-demand services. Whether you are dealing with a bedroom closet, linen closet, or front hall closet, the right closet organizing products can make all the difference in the final result.
Here are 15 closet-organizing items that professionals always recommend.
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At the top of nearly every expert’s list of must-have closet organization items were slim non-slip clothes hangers.
“It’s surprising how much space wide hangers can take up," says Lauren Saltman, professional organizer and owner of Living. Simplified. «Velvet hangers also have the added benefit of preventing your clothes from falling off.»
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Slim hangers are ideal for most types of clothing, but for suits and bulkier clothing items, Saltman always opts for thicker wood hangers to protect the contour of the shoulders. She recommends these hangers from The Container Store.
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Boots can be tricky to store properly, particularly knee-high boots that tend to flop over and create unattractive creases in the material. To keep your boots in tip-top shape and make them easier to store in your closet, Saltman always opts for boot supports like these black ones from Amazon.
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If you fold your sweaters and store them on shelves in your closet (or any other types of clothing for that matter) then shelf dividers are a great way to keep things organized and prevent piles from falling over. Saltman recommends these acrylic dividers from The Container Store.
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When it comes to organizing your space, are you on Team Decant or Team I Just Can’t?
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