7 Simple Habits Of People Who Always Keep Their Closet Neat And Organized

If opening your closet doors causes you to shudder in horror, chances are you're not the best at keeping it neat and tidy. People who keep their closet organized may seem like an anathema, but with a few simple day-to-day tasks, it's easy to join their ranks. From sticking to capsule wardrobes through to rotating clothes with the season, we've put together a list of the most useful habits to adopt to ensure your closet doesn't end up full of clutter.

With the average American household spending around $1,700 on clothes each year, it's no surprise that many people end up with a disaster zone behind their closet doors. There can be a real temptation to just shove new purchases into a closet without even attempting to make room for them. But this way madness lies! Instead, why not follow the habits of people who always have beautiful-looking closets? You'll be able to look at your wardrobe in an entirely new way, and, best of all, there will no longer be piles of clutter lying about and getting in your way. 

If you're limited on closet space, you'll need ideas to organize a small closet. One of the easiest to implement is rotating your clothes with the seasons. For instance, when fall comes around, it could be a good time to store your summer clothes in vacuum bags under the bed or in the loft. Alternatively, move them onto high shelves in the wardrobe and place more appropriate seasonal wear in front of them.

Rather than adding to the clutter when you buy a new item of clothing, try following the "one in, one out" rule. This simply means that when you add something new to your closet, you should give away an old item that's no longer worn to a local donation center or charity store. Not only are you freeing up space in your closet, but you'll also be helping a good cause to raise money.

The best hangers to keep your closet perfectly organized are those that are uniform and slimline. These will save you an enormous amount of space, and they also help create a more cohesive look to your closet. Plus, hanging your clothes makes it much easier to see what you actually own, which again makes it easier to keep things streamlined.

This isn't a choice for the faint of heart, but if you're feeling brave, a capsule wardrobe is a surefire way to keep your closet orderly. A capsule wardrobe means owning a minimalist selection of good-quality, timeless foundational pieces that can be mixed and styled in a number of ways. Paring down your clothing in this way simplifies getting dressed each day — and, as a bonus, it's sustainable.

It's easier to use hanging space for your clothes, but if you do have drawers in your closet or elsewhere, make sure you use drawer dividers. This organizes contents in separate sections so you can quickly find and grab what you need without turning everything out on the floor. You don't need to spend a fortune either — there are plenty of DIY drawer dividers that will make organizing a breeze.

One of the biggest reasons closets become disorganized on a day-to-day basis is due to the fact that people overfill them. And an overly full closet makes it difficult to maintain any kind of organizational system or even see what's inside. People with neat closets always leave some breathing space so that items of clothing can be spread out along the racks, preventing you from becoming visually overwhelmed.

It's no good having clothes take up space in your closet if they aren't ready to wear. By this, we mean don't leave clothes in there that need altering, tailoring, or dry cleaning. In the latter case, a worn item could also make your other clean clothes smell unpleasant. Instead, remove these pieces and hang or bag them up to be repaired or cleaned. Ideally, we suggest leaving these in another room entirely.