Keep your Home in Shape
Most homeowners agree that our possessions expand to fill the space we allow for them. At some point, most of us will need to reorganize our space. If the prospect sounds overwhelming, many professional services can guide you through the process of planning closets, utility rooms, and other storage spaces for your home. Here are some tips to help you prepare for an organization project and stay organized once the pros have worked their magic.
Out with the old and unused
A well-organized closet makes mornings less hectic. Before you start to reorganize, make sure you've properly sized up your space. Take stock of clothes and accessories you don't wear anymore.
Serviceable clothing that doesn't fit or appeal to you anymore should be donated to charity. Anything needing repairs or alterations should go out to a tailor. Once you have your wardrobe down to its true size, you can work with a closet company like Ruffino Closets to develop a storage solution that makes the best use of your space.
Keep your friends close
Reserve your easy-to-reach spaces for your most frequently used items. Storage spaces that are hard to reach or see are better for seasonal items. Most custom closet services can recommend storage solutions that keep things identifiable even when they're not in easy reach.
Group items logically but don't overthink it
Try not to store random collections of items together like in a junk drawer. Store items together according to their type or function. That way you won't have to hunt in three different places to find what you need for one task.
Similarly, don't spend valuable time on painstaking arrangements of items that don't need it. Instead, choose a storage method that makes it easy to access items and easy to put them away. This is especially helpful when organizing kids' rooms.
Be environmentally aware
Be mindful of any temperature, humidity, or air quality issues in parts of your house. Don't store materials susceptible to heat in an attic, and don't store items prone to mold in a basement. Air purifiers, humidifiers, or dehumidifiers can ease your environmental issues and create more usable space for your organization project.
Tame the paper tiger
Have a landing spot close to your home's entrance for things you pick up on your way in or out, such as mail and your keys. It's a good idea to keep your household records near the landing spot. That way you can quickly grab them on your way out in case you need to evacuate your home. Some companies, like Closets by Design, can design functional, attractive home office spaces as well as closets.
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