However, there is actually sound research that backs both folding and hanging, depending on the type of clothing. Hanging your clothing makes it easier to find pieces when you want them especially if you hang like items with like items and/or group by color. Extending the life of your wardrobe pieces relies on storing your clothes in the right way.
If you have ample closet space, hanging apparel can be more of a space saver, especially with pieces where you can hang several (ie. Hanging apparel helps prevent creases, wrinkles, and the rumpled effect. Read on to learn more about best practices for hanging and folding your closet’s apparel. Different fabrics and materials require different storage practices. To help you do so, we tapped Monica Leed, the CEO and owner of Simply Spaced; she is passionate about shifting her clients from the "overwhelmed" to "overjoyed" category as they simplify and create storage solutions for their home.
Wondering how I approach transforming rooms and spaces in our home? Check out Designer in a Binder®. The book is about as comprehensive as it gets: It includes checklists, worksheets, advice, and her exact methodology, along with 15 things to let go of right now for each space in your home. Instead, think of the benefits you will gain if you’ve cleaned and decluttered your home. So, by now, you’ve created your list, you’ve prioritized the tasks, and you’ve scheduled one day to do ONE task.
This means all your jeans in one area, shirts in another, and so on. But back to the original question: how many pairs of jeans should a person own? You don’t want to get distracted and come back later. There is an abundance of hanger options that come in a rainbow of colors, materials, and sizes. There are advantages that come with folding your laundry properly, and there are many ways to fold different types of clothing.
Consider hangers and hooks for work clothing. There’s no right answer but I think having 3-5 pairs that you really love and that fit well is a pretty good benchmark to work towards. Pick up Leed's book for more expert tips, storage tools, and insights on how to think like a professional organizer. Your closet can be a storage powerhouse, but without the right organizational strategies and storage products it can quickly become a chaotic mess.
If you’re not lucky enough to have plenty of house space to make your own dresser, a bedroom wardrobe is the next best thing and it is an absolute must in terms of clothing storage. There is a right and a wrong way to shop for a bedroom wardrobe, especially when you have limited space to put it. 3. Shop off-season sales and keep a stash of clothes for the next size up.
Folding ensures that there is no snagging, pulling, stretching, or unnecessary wear on your clothes. And if we ever are without laundry for more time than usual (away on holidays, our washing machine breaks down, etc.) even if I only had 7 shirts, I could wear each one twice and be decently clothed for two weeks. So, I’m holding onto my 15 pairs for now and, who knows, I might even add a couple new pairs into the mix this year.
Wipe it down, get even the dust mites out of the corners. Place a fabric bin or basket on its side (with the open-top facing out) to contain items, so they won’t get lost under the bed and are easy to reach. If the area is as high as it looks (to the ceiling), you could remove (cut) one side of the shelving and put in a rod by adding an upright piece of wood somewhere near the iddle that supports both sides.
This will frame your body well and, by adding structure to it, it will make you look more polished and refined. Knowing why will help us know if we should keep them or get rid of them. It means that when my weight fluctuates (which I’m sure it will continue to do) I don’t have to freak out about not having clothes that fit. Insert hangers from underneath not from the top so that you don’t distort collars or necklines.
To maintain a tidy appearance in the room, don't use the top of your dresser as a dumping ground for various odds and ends. Use the right heat setting while ironing. These tips run the gamut; some are as granular as manually labeling hangers by clothing category, while others involve identifying bigger issues, like wasted horizontal or vertical space-and then finding ways to fill those holes. 8: Hold them with Bathe Curtain Hooks: Shower curtain hooks are more then only for the shower!
Folding styles are aplenty and finding what works for you is the most important part. When folding in general, neatly stacking similar items together reduces their overall closet or shelving footprint and makes finding what you need when you need it a breeze. Dry clean only items normally require a hanger too, although some sweaters do fall better into the “fold” format.
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