Ask most women and they’ll say that they need more cupboard space. The reality is, most of us dream of a Carrie Bradshaw walk-in closet… but in reality we have teeny tiny closets…. so if you have a small cupboard – here are 5 tips, tricks and storage solutions to make the most of even the smallest space.
- Stow coats over dresses. Not every item in your closet needs its own hanger. Have your hangers pull double duty and free up some much-needed space on your closet rod by slipping outerwear over dresses you wear less often (like your formal and cocktail dresses.)
- Don’t forget to use the inside of the door. With the right tools, your closet door can actually provide some excellent storage space, as well. You can add your own stick-on hooks at need for things like belts, scarves, hats, jewellery or handbags.
- Create a specific home for everything. Rather than hanging your clothes randomly, come up with an ordered system that assigns a home to every piece you own – which makes it really easy to put things back and easily dictates where new items will go. For example, you can order tops by sleeve length or color (or both!). Hang dresses by season or occasion, i.e., all your work dresses go first, followed by weekend wear and finishing up with fancy cocktail and wedding guest options. That way you know where everything goes and you’ll manage to keep your cupboard in order for longer.
- Add under shelf baskets. These handy little additions are great for breaking up any stacks or piles that have gotten too big. Simply slip them onto a standard-size shelf, fill the basket with scarves, cardigans, jeans or even socks and leave your actual shelf free to stow handbags, shoes or additional chunky sweaters.
- Use flat velvet hangers. It’s really remarkable how quickly using the wrong hangers can shrink your closet space. A matching line of slim-fit hangers helps everything to lay flat and orderly, while the velvet offers enough grip to prevent skinny straps or lightweight tops from slipping. (One thing to note: Heavy wool coats and leather jackets should still be stored on sturdier hangers with a bit more shoulder support.)
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