Closet Organization Tip: Take an Inventory of Your Belongings

Ample closet space is like a rare luxury these days; something that everyone covets but few have attained. The right custom closet organizer can help anyone obtain the closet of their dreams. Solid wood custom closets, like the ones offered at Build It Yourself Closets, maximize space, are stylish, and are easy to install. Build it Yourself Closets offers several closet in a box kits, to tackle jobs big and small.

However, before purchasing a custom closets, the most important thing you can do is take an inventory of your clothing. And if you are you still holding on to that ten year old, four sizes ago jacket, or that top that you haven’t worn in years, it may be time to do some spring cleaning.

Step 1: Go through your clothes and get rid of anything that you don’t wear.

The 80/20 rule says that we use 20% percent of our stuff 80% percent of the time. Does this mean that you should dump the 80% of our stuff that you only find occasional use for? No, but you should definitely re-examine your belongings, especially if our home is in chaos, and throw away the things you aren’t using. Chances are that once they are gone, you won’t even know that they are missing.

Step 2: Take an Inventory of your things. This will help you select a custom closet solution that best fits your needs.

How many shirts do you need to hang? What items of clothing can be folded? How many pairs of shoes do you own? How much space do you need to store them. Figuring out how much space you need for items like slacks, jeans and blouses will help you chose a closet that best fits your needs. Taking an accurate inventory will also help you configure your closet in a way that maximizes space.

Preparation is key to building a dream closet, and getting you life in order.