What do I do with my winter jackets? Should I hang them or fold them up in my closet?
And, the woollen sweaters?
Also, what if I don’t want to pack away all my summer dresses?
How do I make sure to be able to do this, all while not cluttering my wardrobe?
If you’ve also been wondering about these questions, we’ve got you covered.
1. Roll or fold. This is one of the best ways to create more space in your closet. The common rule of thumb is to roll or fold something that would lose its shape or stretch out when hung. However, this has become a really popular way to not only create space but also make clothes more easily visible, hence accessible.
2. Reuse cardboard boxes or travel pouches for storage. Those big cardboard packages we receive our parcels in, are great for storage. Reuse these boxes, especially for storing small items like stockings, scarfs, caps and mittens. They can then be placed under the bed to be more easily accessible. ‘I have been using jacket pouches or travel pouches to store clothes and then further placing them in the cupboard’, shares Shivani Singh, founder of Clean Space Clean Mind, a professional organising service. She even suggests using luxury shoe cloth bags to store sweaters and shawls.
3. Swap the placement. Instead of totally creating a new storage space for your seasonal clothing, try and replace the clothing according to the season. For instance, as the winter approaches, move your summer clothes to where your winter ones are, and vice versa. Just remember to not place them in a space prone to humidity, mold or silverfish infestation, raising the need to dry clean, which is not very sustainable.
4. Hang your bulky jackets. The trick is to only use wooden hangers for bigger jackets or overcoats. Plastic ones are OK for lighter jackets. Make sure to keep the zips and buttons closed, so the jackets retain their shape.
5. Know your closet space. Singh recommends understanding what you can or can’t fit in. ‘I have a few common pieces that are in my wardrobe all year long’, she says. ‘In case I get bored of my pieces, I’ll swap it in for something else from storage, but that’s it’. She doesn’t change the clothes in her closet according to months or season, it is mostly about preference.
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