House Peace simplifies order at home

A Simple Formula for the Closet

How not to overthink organization

BY TARA BREMER

Many of our clients and friends often say something like, “I just stare at my closet with rage and don’t know how to fix it.” I hear a thousand variations of this.

I think something happens to our brains when we look at our own chaos and disorganization. Logic goes out the window, and any hope of getting from A to B to C is gone. It’s like our thinking completely halts. Then we shut the door and move on with our day.

But there really is a formula for the average closet. I want to use my recent job at a home to illustrate this. The client, Jessica, was Miss Alabama 2017 and, though she has beautiful clothing, it’s really a manageable amount— especially considering all the events she did and still does through her work and hobbies. Her closet only has a set amount of space, and she needs to be able to see everything, including sweaters and sweatshirts.

Ultimately, the closet formula is this: matching hangers + shoe storage + shelf storage = Closet Peace.

In nearly all our home organization jobs, we put pretty baskets or bins on closet shelves to hold things like scarves, swimwear, winter accessories, hats, etc. In Jessica’s case, she didn’t want bins or baskets because it was important for her to be able to see her sweaters, sweatpants, jeans, and sweatshirts. She knew if she couldn’t see them, they might get forgotten and go unworn.

So, if you take our formula and apply it to Jessica’s closet, this is how it breaks down: • Slimline velvet or plastic hangers • Shoe storage • Shelf storage (in this case, clear dividers)

I hope this empowers you to take charge of your own closet. If you need help, House Peace would love to come organize for you! Visit housepeace.net for more information.

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