Closet Organization Tips for Men

The typical male closet varies greatly from the typical female one. The types and sizes of items needing organization, such as ties, belts, and slacks present men with different closet storage needs than females. The approach to an organized closet involves first removing all items from the closet to assess which are worth organizing and which are beyond usability and need to be donated or thrown away. Here we examine some solutions for organizing the items that are often unorganized or strewn about in men’s closets:

-Clothes: Men’s wardrobes often consist of a hodgepodge of pants, dress shirts, suits, blazers and casual attire arranged in no particular way. Having both an upper and a lower clothes hanging rod is a good strategy, since the lengths among different types of male clothing tend to be similar. Establish order by grouping clothes in categories, such as slacks together, similar shirts together, and so on. To protect the shape of garments and maintain an orderly appearance, button as least the top button of button down shirts and use matching hangers....

-Shoes: Though females are notorious for having an abundance of shoes, many men have their own vast collections, spanning from flip flops to tennis shoes to dress shoes. Shoes can be organized in numerous ways, on a shelf above hanging clothes, an over the door shoe organizer or low stackable shelves, to name a few. The key to remember is that you must create enough storage space to hold all of the shoes you own. Even one stray pair without a place can lead to abandoning your organization scheme in the future.

-Ties: Ties are the seemingly insignificant accessories that are often overlooked in closet organization. But any item that can create clutter needs a permanent place, and ties are no exception. Tie racks are excellent for organization purposes, but also keep ties from creasing while simplifying the process of selecting a tie.

-Belts: Like ties, belts need a belt rack or other logical means of storage. Leaving belts in pants is not a good idea for organization, as they are not easy to find and can cause pants to lose their shape. One option is to invest in a combination belt and tie rack, which keeps accessories together and streamlines the selection process.

-Miscellaneous items: Most men have more than just the items in the categories above stored in their closets. Think about the other closets and storage areas throughout your home that may provide alternative storage for items that do not necessarily need to be stored in the bedroom. Regardless of which space you use, just make sure to create a permanent place for everything.

Once your closet is neatly organized, you are ready for the hard part – keeping it that way! Develop good habits of returning items to their designated spaces, to prevent going through this process again all too soon.

About the Author: About the Author: Stephen Nickse is the founder of Closet Solutions, a leading provider of quality Boston custom closets, strategically headquartered in the nation’s design capitol, Boston, Ma. For more information, please visit www.closet-solutions.com.