Is your closet is out of control? It’s time to take action. You set aside some time to organize your clothes but when it comes time to actually do it you end up completely stumped. It doesn’t seem like a big deal at first but when you’re surrounded by piles of clothes, it can get overwhelming. You know that once you find the ideal organizational system, you’ll never need to spend a full weekend organizing your clothes ever again. Have you considered organizing your closet by color?
Organizing by clothing type is another way to go. Should you organize your closet by color or type? Read on to find out the pros and cons of each!
When it comes to whether you should organize clothes by color or category, it’s important to look at the pros and cons of each system.
Color-coding your closet can help you save time in the morning. Even when you’re incredibly tired, you can remember the color of your favorite dress. All you have to do is glance at the closet to see the exact location of your red dress. It’s so much easier than having to remember that you moved your dresses to another part of the closet during your last organization session. Sorting by color significantly reduces sifting time.
Getting rid of clothes you no longer wear or that you don’t particularly like can help, too. It’s easy to lose certain articles in between other clothes. After some digging, you find a top and exclaim, “I forgot I had this.” Getting rid of excess clothes and organizing by color can prevent this.
Many people organize their closet by type. Pants with pants, shirts with shirts, etc. It makes sense but is it as practical as it seems?
If you’re ready to save time and effort when you dress, color coding your closet is the way to go. Here are some tips that will help you organize your closet by color.
Decluttering is important for everyone to do regularly, but it’s especially helpful when you have a small closet. If your closet is stuffed to the brim, no amount of color coding is going to help.
Start by taking everything out of your closet. Put everything on your bed and go through each article one-by-one. Ask yourself:
Asking these questions will help you determine what stays and what goes.
Now, make piles of clothes in similar colors.
There are two ways to color coordinate your closet. You can choose to have a color-coordinated closet from light to dark or you can go with ROYGBIV.
When organizing your closet by color, you might feel stumped by multi-colored clothes. All you have to do is determine the dominant color in the garment. Then, put it with like-colored clothes. Let’s say you have a shirt that has pink, green, turquoise, and purple. If the dominant color is purple, you’ll store the shirt with your purple garments.
Another way to organize your closet is to use the color-coding technique in addition to sorting clothes by type. To do this, start by emptying your closet and decluttering. Then, make piles of skirts, shirts, pants, etc. Within those piles, color-coordinate your clothes.
Such a system may not be as aesthetically pleasing as a fully color-coordinated closet, but some people find it helpful to organize by type or silhouette, as well as color.
Another way to save time and effort each day is to invest in a closet organization system from Harrisburg Kitchen & Bath.
Even the best color coordination can’t keep your closet organized if you aren’t fully utilizing your space. You could try individual closet organizers, but it can be frustrating to find the best-fitting pieces.
Instead of trying to develop a DIY organizational system, you should talk to us about ClosetMaid organization systems. Our organizers will turn your space into a beautiful display of your favorite clothes and accessories.
The ClosetMaid system is frustration-free. From design to installation, we take care of everything!
You don’t keep tidy and organized simply because it looks good. There are so many benefits to staying organized. It truly touches every aspect of our lives.
An organized home can help reduce feelings of anxiety, stress and depression. It can improve productivity and help you save a lot of time. Staying organized can also help you make healthier choices throughout the day, like eating healthy meals and taking the time to work out.
Additionally, a tidy closet can improve relationships, particularly if you share a closet with a loved one. No more bickering over lost clothes or who has more space. Keeping your closet organized will take some time and effort, but ultimately, it’s completely worth it.
Is your closet a mess? Do you struggle to keep it organized? We can help! Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
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Industry Experience: Starting in 2008, I have been in the construction and remodeling industry in multiple capacities: project coordination, management, design, and sales. I have been with HKB since 2020.
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