| Organizing your closet may sound like a very simple | | | | mismatched legwarmers, a concert T-shirt from 1978 |
| task, but all too often is not. | | | | and a pair of pants two sizes too small? This can only |
| Here are the top tips from our designers at Smart | | | | mean one thing: it's time to purge your clothes--and |
| Closet Solution to help you get the most of your | | | | find that favorite sweater in no time. Spring and |
| closet space. | | | | Autumn is a great time to purge your clothes! Ask |
| | | | | yourself if they all fit you, if they are still in style, |
| Tip # 1: Don’t hide your cloths. You won't use | | | | when was last that you wore it and decide whether |
| what you don't see. Don’t fold and hind items in | | | | you still need your items or they should go to make |
| drawers – Fold and place them on shelves, where | | | | room for fresh clothing. |
| they can be seen. Chances are, if you can see it, you | | | | |
| will use it. | | | | |
| | | | | Tip # 7: A jewelry drawer......WOW |
| Tip # 2: Best use for drawers. Use drawers to keep | | | | I bet you have gorgeous jewelry and where you go |
| small items such as socks and lingerie. Use dividers | | | | through them you wonder why you didn't wear this |
| (approx 2-3) inside the drawers To help you get | | | | or that for so long...Well they are stored, you don't |
| neatly organized. | | | | wear what you don't see. We talked about having |
| | | | | drawers for socks and lingerie...Now what about a |
| Tip # 3: Hooks, Hooks, Hooks....Here and | | | | jewelry drawer. Our designers always make room for |
| there..Everywhere. Hooks are great for hanging robes | | | | that special 4" deep drawer with a velvet lined |
| and night gowns. We recommend Valet rods too, | | | | jewelry tray insert that keep your jewelry neatly |
| you could hang a few night gown in one with | | | | displayed and protected. In most cases we add a |
| hangers or without. These are great for “around | | | | lock to these drawers. |
| the house clothing” | | | | |
| | | | | Tip # 8: Shoes....What did you say? Shoes? Organize |
| Tip # 4: Seasonal Items Don't leave winter clothing in | | | | your collection by style and height using adjustable |
| your closet in Summer time and don't leave summer | | | | shelving. |
| clothing in your closet in Winter time. If you have | | | | |
| another space in the house that is ideal but if not | | | | Tip # 9: What to hang and what to fold! Always |
| than store them at the highest shelves in the closet. | | | | hang items which are prone to wrinkle. Fold items |
| You'll have more space for the items you really need | | | | such as sweaters, t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants |
| and use right now. | | | | and jeans. |
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| Tip # 5: Hangers Wire hangers get easily tangled. | | | | Tip # 10: Grouping clothes by color Grouping by color |
| Wood or sturdy plastic hangers are neater and help | | | | is attractive and helpful. Getting dressed becomes |
| you retain the shape of your clothes. | | | | quicker and easier. Grouping by color also shows you |
| | | | | if your wardrobe is out of balance so you can shop |
| Tip # 6: Time for change Remember; you searched | | | | more wisely. |
| your closet for a favorite sweater, only to find | | | | |