{"id":943,"date":"2012-05-18T12:09:10","date_gmt":"2012-05-18T12:09:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/?p=943"},"modified":"2018-06-21T14:28:30","modified_gmt":"2018-06-21T14:28:30","slug":"ultimate-closet-makeover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/index.php\/2012\/ultimate-closet-makeover\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Closet Makeover"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/pretty-closet.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-956 alignright\" title=\"pretty closet\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/pretty-closet-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"230\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/pretty-closet-300x240.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/pretty-closet.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 230px) 100vw, 230px\" \/><\/a>Making over your closet can be more than just clearing out the items that don\u2019t work. Dressing is so much simpler when you do it in an organized, beautiful space that is easy to manage and supports your creativity. There are three steps to making the closet practical and inspiring &#8211; 1) clear out items that don\u2019t work (we know this part), 2) make it functional (that sounds a little familiar), 3) make it beautiful (this is the part most people miss)! The closet, whether it&#8217;s the super small variety or a spacious walk-in dressing room, \u00a0is like any other room in the house &#8211; it can be functional AND aesthetically pleasing.<\/p>\n<p>1. Clearing Out The Clutter &#8211; Keep What You Love<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep anything you love, looks good on you and is in good condition.<\/li>\n<li>If it doesn&#8217;t, can it be fixed? You can keep it if you are really going to fix it. Put these items in your car and make an appointment with your tailor. They can go back in the closet when they are fixed.<\/li>\n<li>Otherwise, clear it out. Donate it, sell it, give it away or store it somewhere else. When you keep things that don&#8217;t work, you just feel frustrated and overwhelmed when you try to get dressed.<\/li>\n<li>If possible, move out anything that isn\u2019t for dressing and store them somewhere else. If that\u2019s not possible, store infrequently used items in back corners or incorporate the items into your closet decorating scheme (see step 3).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/jewelry-frame.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-953\" title=\"jewelry frame\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/jewelry-frame-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/jewelry-frame-214x300.jpg 214w, http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/jewelry-frame.jpg 514w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/><\/a>2. Make The Closet Functional<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Store all your clothes and accessories so they are visible.\u00a0You wear what you see, so make EVERYTHING visible. If you use garment bags, get clear ones so clothes are still visible. You won\u2019t remember to wear it, if you can\u2019t see it.<\/li>\n<li>Organize your clothes, accessories, underwear etc. so it&#8217;s easy for you to reach. Put things you use often within easy reach and things you use occasionally on upper\/lower areas of the closet, but still within reach. You\u2019ll use upper shelves for other things in Step 3.<\/li>\n<li>Organize your wardrobe based on how YOU think \u2013 by color, outfit, occasion, type of clothing. Whatever way works for you.<\/li>\n<li>It&#8217;s okay to keep a few things that don&#8217;t fit if you really love them and they are in good condition (you&#8217;ll use them in Step 3).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/belts.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-949\" title=\"belts\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/belts.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"192\" height=\"288\" \/><\/a>Put these tools in\/near the closet \u2013<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<ol>\n<li>stool\/ottoman for putting on shoes or reaching upper shelves,<\/li>\n<li>full length mirror,<\/li>\n<li>multiple containers\/baskets for sorting laundry as you undress. Consider a separate basket for darks, lights, delicates, dry-cleaning, etc.<\/li>\n<li>lint rollers, lingerie tape, garment guards (if you\u2019re sweaty), safety pins, sweater shaver, etc.<\/li>\n<li>over the door <a href=\"http:\/\/www.organizeit.com\/paris-over-the-door-storage-hook-and-valet.asp\">valet hook<\/a> so you can create outfits without trying everything on.<\/li>\n<li>box\/bowl for tags, receipts and spare buttons. Keep tags and receipts for 3-6 months after purchase in case you want to return an item because it doesn&#8217;t work or doesn&#8217;t hold up to normal wear and laundering.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Install lighting so you can see in the closet. Replace light fixtures, add clamp-on or small table lamps, or even white christmas lights to add more light in darker corners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>3. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/hangers-velvet.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-950\" title=\"SONY DSC\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/hangers-velvet-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"210\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/hangers-velvet-300x214.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/hangers-velvet.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 210px) 100vw, 210px\" \/><\/a>Make Your Dressing Space Zen and Beautiful<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make the space easy to look at. A zen space is easy on the body, mind and soul. Dressing will be less stressful and more inspiring.<\/li>\n<li>Use one kind\/color of hanger for a zen look.<\/li>\n<li>Decorate your closet like you would any other room. Fill in empty spaces on shelves, walls and floors with art, books, mirrors, photographs, keepsakes, and heirlooms to make the space warm, inviting and personal. Display those items you love, but don\u2019t fit, by hanging them on walls or placing them on mannequin forms.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/decorated-closet.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-961\" title=\"decorated closet\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/decorated-closet-201x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/decorated-closet-201x300.jpg 201w, http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/decorated-closet.jpg 515w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/><\/a>Display jewelry, scarves, belts, shoes, bags\u2026all your accessories, in a beautiful way, so you can appreciate them, even when you aren\u2019t wearing them.<\/li>\n<li>Create your color scheme based on your favorite clothing colors so the whole closet is cohesive. Choose containers and display items to coordinate with your color palette.<\/li>\n<li>Decorate\u00a0walls, shelves, and containers\u00a0with paint, colored wrapping paper, fabric, and trim to make them beautiful and coordinate with the color scheme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Click here to see a<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/index.php\/2012\/closet-makeover-beautifully-functional-part-1\/\"> recent closet makeover<\/a> with more storage and display ideas.\u00a0Here are more examples of <a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/sarahshah\/pretty-closets\">pretty closets and display ideas.<\/a>\u00a0Do you have closet storage, organizing or decorating ideas? Or pics of your own closet makeover? If so, please share them in the comments below!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are three steps to making the closet a practical and an inspiring place to be &#8211; 1) clear out items that don\u2019t work, 2) make it functional, 3) make it beautiful. 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