{"id":5866,"date":"2021-03-25T10:00:31","date_gmt":"2021-03-25T01:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vhbloglive.wpengine.com\/?p=5866"},"modified":"2021-03-22T13:11:07","modified_gmt":"2021-03-22T04:11:07","slug":"how-to-organize-your-closet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/how-to-organize-your-closet\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Organize Your Closet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Having a small apartment\nusually means having small closets. You\u2019ll need some creativity to make the\nmost out of small storage spaces. Here are some tips for organizing\nclosets! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Declutter Your\nWardrobe <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a simple fact of life, but it\u2019s true – the fewer things you have, the easier it is to organize them. Take some time to clean out your closet before you reorganize it. Chances are, you\u2019ve held onto lots of things you don\u2019t need. Get rid of those old ratty jeans and that paint-splattered shirt you tell yourself you\u2019re keeping for when you do DIY projects. If you haven\u2019t worn a piece of clothing in a long time, ask yourself if it\u2019s worth keeping. Items that are still in good condition can be taken to a thrift store or recycle shop, where you might be able to get some money for them. Alternatively, you can donate them to organizations that help people in need of new clothes. If your clothes are too old and damaged to be donated, take them to a store that has a textile recycling program. For instance, Wacoal will let you bring old bras (of any brand; it doesn\u2019t have to be a Wacoal bra) to some of their stores for recycling. Sometimes you can get coupons by participating in a store\u2019s textile recycling program.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Make the Most of\nVertical Storage<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your closet has a long, thin shape to it, your best bet is to make use of vertical storage. Get a step stool so you can reach high shelves, and store items you don\u2019t use very often on them. If possible, you may also want to add a shelf or two. Depending on the kind of door your closet has, you may be able to add a hanging organizer to it. Hanging organizers are great places to store shoes and accessories like belts, hats, and scarves. You can also hang organizers designed to hold handbags, pants, and more inside of the closet.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In some Japanese\napartments, especially older or renovated ones, it\u2019s common for closets to not\nhave a bar that you can hang things from in them. If this is the case in your\nhome, we recommend installing a bar. It\u2019s hard to get by when you can\u2019t hang\nthings in your closet. Your clothes will get wrinkled from being folded up and\nit\u2019ll be much harder to organize your items. You can also add an additional bar\nto a closet that already has one to double your hanging space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Buy Some Storage\nBoxes <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While taking advantage\nof vertical storage space is great, you\u2019ll probably need some storage boxes\ntoo. They can help keep the things you store on shelves or the floor of your closet\norganized. Since these locations aren\u2019t the easiest to get to, keep items you\ndon\u2019t use very much in them. Save easy to reach storage locations for the\nthings you use and wear on a daily basis. You can maximize the space in your\nboxes by getting bags that let you shrink down bedding and clothing you won\u2019t\nbe using for a while. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If You Don\u2019t Have a\nDresser, Get a Storage Container with Drawers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t have drawers to keep underwear, socks, and other small items in, your closet and bedroom are probably a bit messy. Think about investing in a nice dresser. The right one can be a stylish addition to your bedroom. If you don\u2019t have space or budget to get a dresser, buy a storage container with drawers that will fit inside your closet. It\u2019ll help keep undergarments organized. If you struggle with keeping drawers neat, think about getting some dividers or organizers for them.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Use the Right\nHangers <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you purchase the right ones, hangers can help you maximize the space in your closet.\u00a0Slim plastic or thin wire hangers take up little space and will allow you to hang up more clothes. Avoid bulky hangers that take up a lot of space. You want your closet to be for storing clothing, not large hangers!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Don\u2019t Spend Too Much\nMoney <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You might be tempted to\nspend a lot of money on storage containers and organizers for your closet.\nHowever, doing so isn\u2019t the best idea. Nobody sees the inside of your closet\nexcept you and your family (or maybe your housemates). While it\u2019s important that\nyour closet is organized and functional, you shouldn\u2019t worry too much about\naesthetics. You can find cheap organizers and containers at 100 yen and 300 yen\nshops. Save your money for furniture and decorations that your guests will see.\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Having a small apartment usually means having small closets. You\u2019ll need some creativity to make the most out of small storage spaces. Here are some tips for organizing closets!  Declutter Your Wardrobe  It\u2019s a simple fact of life, but it\u2019s true – the fewer things you have, the easier it is to organize them. Take […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":5870,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5866","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-japanese-apartment-life"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5866","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5866"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5866\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5870"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5866"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5866"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5866"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}