{"id":47056,"date":"2020-10-08T07:29:37","date_gmt":"2020-10-08T14:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.closetsbydesign.com\/?p=47056"},"modified":"2021-09-15T10:30:02","modified_gmt":"2021-09-15T17:30:02","slug":"5-organization-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.closetsbydesign.com\/5-organization-mistakes\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Organization Mistakes You\u2019re Making \u2014 And What You Can Do to Fix Them"},"content":{"rendered":"

We all want to be more organized. But how do we know if we\u2019re actually getting organized or just rearranging the same mess? Are your organizational improvements helping or hurting your home?<\/p>\n

It starts by knowing which organization mistakes you need to avoid to make sure your home looks its best. Here are the top organization mistakes everyone makes, and how you can fix them and organize your life.<\/p>\n

1. Storing Clothes Out of Season<\/h2>\n

One big organizational mistake we see all the time is keeping clothes in your closet that are out of season. You may be asking why you shouldn\u2019t keep all your clothes in your closet all year round. This is a good question that also has a simple answer.<\/p>\n

The reason is that clothes can quickly take up a lot of space. This is especially true when it comes to winter coats and other seasonal items. Parkas and winter coats may look luxurious after Labor Day, but they look out of place in the middle of July.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s hard to make your closet look organized when it\u2019s so full that it\u2019s about to burst. Make room in your closet to give your clothes and your closet room to breathe. Store your winter clothes away<\/a> during the spring and summer months to make more room in your closet for a cohesive and organized look you can love all year round. Not only will your closet look better, it will also be easier to find seasonally appropriate clothes for your outfit too.<\/p>\n

2. Holding on to Things You Don\u2019t Wear<\/h2>\n

Another organizing mistake people make is hanging onto things they don\u2019t use or wear. We know it can be hard to let things go<\/a>, but you\u2019re not doing yourself, or your closet, any favors by holding on to clothes that either don\u2019t fit, need to be repaired, or you just don\u2019t like anymore.<\/p>\n

Go through your closet and perform an inventory of your wardrobe. If you haven\u2019t worn a piece of clothing for six months to a year, it\u2019s probably time to donate or recycle it. You don\u2019t need space in your life taken up by things that just weigh you down. Clear out your closet to make room for you to organize the clothes you actually care about.<\/p>\n

3. Letting Piles Pile Up<\/h2>\n

No matter how nicely you stack things, a pile is still a pile. This is true whether it\u2019s your clothes, mail, papers, or books. A mantra for good organization is \u201ca place for everything and everything in its place.\u201d A pile is not a good place for anything.<\/p>\n

Items in piles can\u2019t look organized because that\u2019s obviously not where they belong. By adding bins and other storage solutions to your closet or home, you can keep lose items like scarfs, belts, bracelets, and more organized and out of sigh.<\/p>\n

Even if your pile is more of a stack, it\u2019s important not to let it get too high. Depending on the clothes, a stack on your closet shelf should never go more than three or four items high. Once you reach a certain height, it stops looking organized and looks more like you don\u2019t have a place for all your clothes.<\/p>\n

4. Clutter That is Out of Control<\/h2>\n

Clutter can be tricky because of the way it sneaks up on us. It starts as a shoebox or shopping bag here and there. Before you know it, there are things commandeering every closets in the house. Even if you\u2019ve carefully arranged each knick-knack, a closets packed to the brim doesn\u2019t look organized. It looks like you have too much stuff!<\/p>\n

Try to pare down your items so there are only a few, specially selected things occupying each shelf. That doesn\u2019t mean there isn\u2019t space for your little Picasso\u2019s masterpiece. It means you should be discerning with your decorations to make sure you see all your bric-a-brac in its best light. You can also teach your kids how to be clutter busters<\/a> and build good habits.<\/p>\n

5. Using Your Closet as a Storage Unit<\/h2>\n

We\u2019ve all been there before. A few extra boxes, maybe some holiday decorations, or a Halloween costume make their way into your closet for a quick fix, with promises that you\u2019ll move them later.<\/p>\n

A few days turn into a few weeks, which turns into a few months. More things keep getting added to the closet. Before you know it, you don\u2019t have any room for your clothes!<\/p>\n

There is plenty of storage space in your home you didn\u2019t know you had<\/a>, which means there\u2019s no excuse to let junk pile up in your closet. Save your closet for your clothes instead of turning it into a glorified storage unit.<\/p>\n

Let Closets by Design Find Your Organization Solution<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s easy to make a lot of these simple organization mistakes. That\u2019s why sometimes the best solution is to trust the professionals! A professional designer with Closets by Design can help you set up the perfect system to organize your home and make sure it stays that way. Schedule your complimentary appointment<\/a> with Closets by Design and start getting organized today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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