January 2012 marks the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO)’s 8th Annual Get Organized (GO) Month! This month-long initiative is dedicated to empowering all individuals and businesses to take control of the chaos by providing the resources, tools and educational programming to get started. For more information on “GO Month” activities, visit www.napo.net.
After the holidays, our home is often in disarray due to holiday decorations toys, gifts received, hosting parties and out-of town guests, etc. The idea here is to create a plan to become more organized which results in reducing stress, saving time and money, increasing productivity and even enhancing your quality of life.
Let’s focus on one space in your home that tops the list for most if us; this space can quickly get out-of-hand in the organizational department making daily routines tiresome and stressful… the woman’s closet.
The following steps will help you create your own creative organization plan for your closet and help you keep it organized, efficient and beautiful every day.
- Take Inventory: This requires you to really step back and look at all the items in your closet from clothing to shoes to accessories. Remove all the items and sort them into categories like daywear, formal wear, sportswear as well as seasonal groupings for winter, fall, spring and summer. Expert TIP: Discard items you no longer like, wear or need and decide if they can be donated or simply trashed. This crucial part will save you time and be more effective in the long run as you go through your daily routine.
Redesign the Space: Once the space is emptied, now is the time to redesign the layout so that it works for your personal daily needs. Talk with your design consultant and see what type of storage and organizational tools are available for your needs. Shelving and hanging rods place at the correct height can add space and increase efficiency. Formal wear may require special treatment as well as designing storage for shoes, boots and accessories like belts and handbags with increased visual appeal and ease of access. Expert TIP: Shoes and boots can be a challenge to store; remember to sort them by color and season so you can find what you need quickly. Shoe racks and clear shoeboxes work well in smaller areas, as they can be stacked at full height of the closet taking advantage of any unused space. Remember to securely buckle and zip shoes and boots closed as this deceases any possible damage over time.
- Personal Touch: A great tip from expert designers is to add a personal touch to your closet. Scented candles (never lit!!) and fragrance sachets add a fresh appeal each time you enter (lavender and citrus scents like lemon, grapefruit, orange work well here). If space allows, try adding a full length framed mirror and a small fabric-covered chair for visual appeal and functionality or even a small vintage chandelier for that luxurious touch.
Let’s get your personal closet in shape this 2012 New Year! Call us and let’s start working on organizational solutions today and don’t forget to check out all our storage and organizational products to help you with this unique and inspiring creative process.
Come join us on January 25th for the “Wine, Women and Shoes Event” benefitting the Naples Cancer Alliance at the Ritz Carlton in Naples. For more details and to purchase tickets please visit the event site at: http://www.winewomenandshoes.com/naples2012.
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