This post is in collaboration with Let It Go Consulting, LLC. Some of the tips shared are from many conversations with the incredibly talented Elisheva of Let It Go. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

 

how to organize your closet step-by-step:

1. First and foremost, you have to take EVERYTHING out of your closet. I mean everything. 
2. If you have clothes in other closets or rooms in your house, bring all of them into one room so you can #MarieKondo the heck out of your closet. Deep breaths. It’s a process.
3. One item at a time, go through and decide if you are keeping it, donating/selling it or throwing it out. Don’t donate really gross items. It takes charities a lot of time to sort through it all, and they can spend their time saving the world instead of throwing out your pit-stained t-shirts.

Pro-tip: Matching hangers completely transforms the look of your closet. Even with a lot of items, if all of the hangers match, it will automatically look more organized.

When you go through the items in your closet, you should ask yourself a series of questions to determine whether or not to love it or list it. 

Kondo questions to ask yourself:

• When was the last time I wore this?
• Does it fit me right now?
• Would I buy it today?
• Does it spark joy? — the famous question
• Do I feel good when I wear it?

Doing this alone can feel really overwhelming, hence why I asked Elisheva to help me! Hiring an organizer for important areas of your home, like your master closet, is such an investment to your home and your mental sanity. 

Pro-tip: Flip all of your hangers the “wrong way”. When you wear an item, flip the hanger around. After 6 months, anything you haven’t worn should be evaluated for donation. 

small space organizing tips:

• Everything needs a space and a place. Try to get as much as you can off of counters and surfaces by organizing in bins. Go a step further to label the bins so everything is easy to find.
• Evaluate what you have on a regular basis. This way, piles of stuff don’t become overwhelming, and you’re constantly thinking about what you need vs. what you don’t. 
• If you buy something new, pick one thing in the same category to donate or sell. This is especially helpful with toys. 
• Play with toys on rotation. We keep most of our toys put away in bins where the kids cannot see them. I rotate through them, so my kids don’t get bored of their toys. It also allows my living room to remain a space that is adult-friendly because it’s not completely overrun by toys.

What are some tips you have for organizing small spaces? Have you ever considered hiring a professional organizer? I’d love to hear your thoughts! Please leave them in the comments! xo

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