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Get your closets organized with general design rules

By Cathy Hobbs, Tribune News Service
Published: June 1, 2024, 6:01am
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Bins and baskets help to hide small items.
Bins and baskets help to hide small items. (Handout) Photo Gallery

For many, committing to organizing can come in waves.

Perhaps it is a task taken on seasonally or sporadically relating to a particular occasion.

Regardless of when you choose to begin organizing … there are some general design rules that can help to lead to a successful outcome.

Top tips

  • Purge/remove all unwanted or unnecessary items.
  • Take a quick inventory of what you wish to keep.
  • Have a design/organization plan.
  • Purchase organization bins.
  • Color code and/or label items in groupings.
  • Hire a professional organizer if needed.
  • Reorganize your space to provide for individual storage or compartments.
  • Separate items by usage or season.
  • Utilize clear storage containers for easy viewing.
  • Store away items that are used occasionally.
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