The Beauty Battalion - Featuring Beauty In All Shapes & Sizes April 2017 | Page 11
Showcase your wardrobe in style with ClosetMaid SpaceCreations.
FAMILY FEATURES
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f you’re one of the 57 percent
of women who believes having
an organized closet would make
finding what you want easier and
faster, there’s no time like the present
to stop dreaming about having a
beautiful and organized closet. Take
charge and start the project now.
Having a disorganized closet is
a problem for at least one in four
women, according a recent ClosetMaid
survey. Some women (1 in 10) are
even depressed when they open
their closet doors. What’s more,
some research suggests the average
American wastes as much as 55
minutes a day (roughly 12 days a year)
searching for things they can’t find.
Introducing some organization is a
simple way to alleviate these worries.
Whether you reside in an apartment
in the city or a home in the suburbs,
your best starting point is to create a
plan of attack. Professional organizer
Barbara Reich of Resourceful
Consultants offers these tips for
getting started:
Assess your needs. Ask questions
like: Do you have a walk-in closet or
a reach-in? Need to create one within
a room? Do you prefer more shelves
over hanging space? Is shoe storage
important? Do you prefer a flexible
system, like wire, that can adapt to
your changing needs or do you prefer
something with a designer look?
Are you a DIYer or do you require
professional assistance?
Define your taste and style. Do
you prefer modern or traditional? Or
are you more eclectic?
Identify the product that works
best for your needs and your
budget. One option to consider
is ClosetMaid SpaceCreations, a
designer-inspired, DIY-acquired
option that provides customizable
storage inside and outside of closets.
Available in Classic White or Premier
Dark Java, it’s easy to install and is
extremely versatile with different
accessories and options like shoe
shelves, drawers and acrylic dividers
to provide a completely personalized
look. As an added bonus, this storage
option can be adapted for a nursery,
mudroom or pantry. A handy online
design tool or a complimentary
professional designer can assist you
with the layout and design.
Let the organizing fun begin.
Before you restock your new closet,
scrutinize your wardrobe and
accessories, and get rid of items you
won’t ever wear or use again.
Once you’ve got everything neatly
in place, enjoy your newfound
organization, but be vigilant about
keeping your closet in order. Dedicate
15 minutes each week to keep it
looking as good as new.
Find more creative closet solutions
at ClosetMaid.com.
7 Ways to Add Functional Style to Your Closet
Shine the light. A trendy light fixture can add fun and
bling while providing adequate lighting to illuminate
all the treasures your closet has to offer. Diffused
lighting is a good way to chase away shadows and ensure
none of your favorite garments and accessories get left in
the dark.
Organize by color. When you’re ready to hang clothes
in your newly designed space, sort garments by style;
group dressy tops, casual pants and so on. Then take
your organization another step further by hanging like
colors together. The streamlined color palette is pleasing
to the eye, but it also makes it easier to select the right
combinations and avoid overlooking any options.
Hang clothes with care. Give your clothes some TLC
and make the switch to high-quality hangers. Not only
do uniform hangers make your closet appear more
organized, they help keep your wardrobe in tip-top shape
by preventing stretching. Slim velvet hangers are optimal
for saving space, but if you have the room, a heavier
wooden version is even better.
Add some special flair. It’s not just the structure that
affects the overall mood of your closet. One easy way to
add some personal charm is with colorful and patterned
fabric drawers. They provide a home to hide and
consolidate more personal belongings and add pops of
color and style to your shelves.
Make creative use of wall space. If you have some
unused wall space, this is the perfect place for a dream
board. A simple cork surface is all you need. Add
pictures of your favorite outfits so you can remember
pairings that made you feel great. You can also use
the space for inspiration and add wish list items from
magazines or photos of looks you’d like to try.
Dedicate a container for capturing rejects. Avoid
hanging on to unwanted items by designating a
container to capture clothing destined for donation.
When the bin is full, transfer to a cardboard box and
drop off at a local charitable organization. A similar
approach can be used for items that need repair; when
a few items have accumulated, either haul out the
sewing machine or head to the nearest seamstress for
professional assistance.
Don’t forget the floor. While much is made about the
wall space, the floor is an important element of your
closet, too. For carpeted rooms a rug may be more
ornamental, but if you have hardwood floors, an area rug
can be a safety feature that keeps you from slipping in
your hurry to get dressed and out the door.