We pump over the cabinet: how to squeeze the maximum benefit from the available space

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

I hate tidying up my closet. Usually the process looks like this: I open it, stare at the mountain of clothes, close it. Too much content and too little space - I bet this contradiction is not the only one that disheartens me. The life hacker has compiled a selection of tips that will help to clean the closet according to all the rules and increase its capacity almost indefinitely.

Before proceeding with the reorganization of the old cabinet, you need to figure out what lies here in general. There are several rules for this debris removal. If you know them, great, and if not, then remember.

• Start from scratch. To clean up, shifting things from place to place in a closet packed to the eyeballs, is simply pointless. Take everything out, carefully sort and sort. Only then fold the neat stacks back. I bet you will find a few things that you have forgotten to exist.
• Check out seasonal clothing. When sending winter or summer clothes to standby mode, take a good look at them. Stains should be removed and buttons that have been torn off should be sewn back. Bring your clothes to a state of full readiness so that at any time you can simply pull them out of the closet, put them on and go about business. Agree, the last thing you expect when you take out a warm jacket at the first frost is to find out that its zipper is broken. Moreover, since last year.
• Don't hang up what needs to be folded and vice versa. Hang: shirts, dresses, skirts, pants. Fold: clothes decorated with beaded embroidery, cashmere and delicate fabrics, jeans.
• Maximum two boxes in height. Storing things in boxes has only one drawback - these very boxes are piled on top of each other, resulting in a structure that goes into the clouds. In the case of storing seasonal items, this is still acceptable, but if we are talking about what you use on a daily basis, try to limit yourself to just two boxes. A larger quantity will not be very convenient to constantly take out and put in place.
• Don't try to do everything in one go. It will not work, believe the sad experience. Each task has its own time. The seasons do not change overnight, so you will have time to gradually put things in order and prepare for the arrival of autumn. For example, first we deal with sandals and light dresses, but we leave T-shirts, windbreakers and sneakers for later, they will still come in handy until the cold finally comes.
• Don't accumulate trash. For every item you just bought, there should be two old items that you need to get rid of. Online auctions, charitable foundations and orphanages - there are many places where unnecessary things will do much more good than in your closet.

So, we put things in order, and now we turn directly to the tricks that will significantly expand the usable area. Don't take a steam bath and just buy an extra wardrobe? This is not life hacking. We still need to figure out where to put it, and our advice works even in the most cramped conditions.

1. Keys from aluminum cans

Not enough space? This simple solution will help you double the number of hangers in your closet.

2. Photo labels

Finding the right one among the many shoeboxes is not such an easy task as you might think. We take photos of each pair of shoes and attach them to the corresponding box. Done, now when searching, you will not need to turn the entire cabinet upside down.

3. Jewelry hanger

Move the free wall in the closet under the jewelry storage. A towel holder is inexpensive, quick to install, and this elegant solution is a joy to behold.

4. Extra space

When the space in the closet is completely tense, feel free to go beyond it. Take a wire shelf and hang heels, bags and gloves on it. Firstly, a great idea for storage, and secondly, an unusual interior detail. Shoes, of course, must first be washed.

5. Glasses hanger

Simple, convenient and inexpensive. Why didn't we think of this before?

6. Clothespins for scarves

It looks funny, but the thing is really useful. Glue the required number of wooden clothespins to a piece of narrow board and wait until everything dries. Now stoles and scarves will always be in sight.

7. Paper trays

They will help to put things in order not only on the desktop, but also in the closet. Sign each tray so you know exactly what is stored there.

8. Set "Week"

If you want to turn your wardrobe into a kingdom of perfect order, plan in advance what you will wear on a certain day. Place each set of clothes on a separate hanger, accompanied by a corresponding tag.

9. Sundry bag

A hoop, an old pillowcase and an hour of free time - here is the universal storage ready. You attach it to the inside of the cabinet door and add various little things.

10. Organizer for bags

The pan lid holder can be easily transformed into a storage place for handbags.

11. Case in the pipe

Finally, the strangest advice. Although, of course, we must admit that the idea is sensible. We cut a PVC pipe of the required diameter into small pieces and put belts, scarves or rolled ties there.

How do you deal with storage in a space-critical environment? Leave your life hacks in the comments.