Organization Tips for Winter Closets
•Make the most of hooks.
Install metal hooks on your closet walls or avoid drilling holes by using over-the-door or adhesive hooks instead. Hang scarves on them or designate a hook for each member of your household and give them canvas tote bags they can fill with winter gear. To encourage tidiness, surprise them with a personalized screen-printed bag.
•Utilize space under coats.
To create extra storage space in this often-unused area, hang a shelf. Line the top with baskets or wire mesh storage drawers from the office supply store and tuck snow boots under the shelf. Give hats, gloves and scarves their own bins so you always know where to find them.
•Use a hanging shoe organizer.
Inexpensive, over-the-door shoe racks are for more than just footwear! The pockets are the perfect place to stash winter accessories like scarves (tightly roll them for easy storing), pairs of mittens and gloves, knit hats and fleece headbands.
Tip: Shoe organizers mean metal hooks hanging off the exterior of the closet door. As an alternative, try this simple solution: On the inside of the door, attach one adhesive hook towards the top and another near the bottom. Tie a piece of clothesline between them and attach your gear—or gloves that need to dry—with large kitchen clips. For a special touch, decorate the clothesline with ribbons and buttons.
•Keep coats on slim hangers.
Outerwear is bulky enough as it is, so maximize space in small closets by using slim hangers for coats and jackets. Or try specialized slotted hangers that hold up to 5 individual hangers then collapse to half the size.
•Try a store-bought solution.
Hanging organizer bags, available at most home goods stores, keep your accessories within easy reach. Usually made of sturdy fabric, they’re about 6-8” wide and hang from the closet rod. Some even have wooden inserts that turn the pockets into stable shelves!
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Source: Home Made Simple
