» Cupolas » Organizers » Closet Containers » Storage & Decorating Closet Containers Organizing closets can be a challenging task. Many people keep a variety of different things in their closets and it can be difficult to locate suitable places to put things. This article will deal with tips for storing things that most people have in their closets and will try to focus on tips that can be used across items. The key to organizing your closet is to develop a system that you can follow. Here are a couple of suggestions for a workable system. Divide up your hanging clothes into areas based on certain common dimensions. Don't leave your clothing on one rack - this is a recipe for wasted time as you are searching for what clothes to wear. One way to divide up clothing is by color. By putting clothing into color groups in separate areas, you can easily match clothes and develop a system for locating them quickly. Another way to divide up hanging clothes is by season. The final way to divide them up is by function (shirts, pants, dress clothes, etc.). Remove all stains before you store your clothes as stains can spread. The average closet users also has a variety of miscellaneous items. The most effective way to deal with these is to use a "cubby" system. This type of system is like shelves, but divide the space down into more managable groups than a shelf. You can add additional cubbies to increase space. Moreover, the use of cubbies provides a clean, and organized look in addition to making it easier to find different items. You can also add matting to preserve the clothes and the shelves. As your are organizing your closet, be sure to dispose of items that are too old, or are no longer used. The bottom section of the closet should be used for shoes and unusual items. Happy Home decorating!