Closets are not just a place to store clothes: closets can become a place to organize accessories, hang bags and backpacks, and keep housekeeping items such as vacuums, dusters, and cleaning products. When living in an apartment, it is best to make the most of closet space to keep all belongings neat and organized and to create more space in apartment living areas for furniture and decor. Below are three closet organization hacks specifically for apartment residents:
1) Create specific containers and sections with labels: The first step to organize a closet is to create specific sections so that it is possible to easily arrange closet space to contain, in addition to clothes, cleaning supplies, seasonal accessories, pet food and carriers, and/ or luggage. To do this, try out color coded bins and/ or dividers so that everything has a specific section. For example: the blue section contains batteries, tools, and light bulbs, the red section contains wrapping paper, gift bags, and leftover holiday decorations, etc. In addition to creating sections, try labeling the different areas of the closet so roommates and guests can easily determine where specific items are stored. This process can be completed for any apartment closet space: bedroom closets, hallways closets, and linen closets. By doing this, clutter in apartments will become practically non-existent.
2) Hang bulky items on closet doors: When organizing the closet, don't forget to utilize the closet door, if possible, to further clean and tidy apartment spaces. Closet doors may be the perfect space to hang larger items such as laundry bags/ hampers, ironing boards, and gym bags/ backpacks. To do this, simply place some hooks over the closet doors. Not only will this keep additional items off of the closet floor, but it will also free up space in other rooms of the apartment where these items may be currently located.
3) Utilize blank or empty closet space: To complete the apartment closet organization process, it is important to ensure all available room in the closet is being utilized. Is there space in the closet above the clothing rack? Place bins or storage containers up there to keep bedding, blankets, and towels. Is this a walk-in closet? Try adding some additional shelves to organize shoes or hold jewelry so that the areas under the bed and on top of dressers and desks are free of clutter. Extra space on the sides of the closet walls? Attach some additional hooks to easily organize scarfs, sunglasses, and gloves. This way, those items will stop piling up on top of tables or countertops and have a dedicated spot in the closet.
These simple #lifehacks will free up additional space in the apartment and, simultaneously, make the apartment closets more organized. Do you have additional advice for closet organization? Share it in the comment section below.
Apartment Resident #LifeHacks was created in 2018 by Grady Management, Inc. Grady Management was founded in 1965 and continues to provide a full service residential, commercial, and consulting real estate firm in the greater Washington and Baltimore metropolitan area. Learn more from our website or Facebook page.
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