Closet Rooms

Lately, I've been noticing a lot of people creating a "closet room" out of a spare bedroom. When I went to see my sister's new house I thought I'd snap some pics of her cute closet room and share them with you with some closet organization tips!

The pull-out drawers are perfect for Tshirts and light sweaters that shouldn't be hung, and the shoes fit nicely underneath where my sister can see all her options (as opposed to digging around at the bottom of a dark closet for a missing shoe, haha). The drawers are also the perfect place to "stage" your outfit for the following day.

An organized and well-lit closet also makes for quick and easy editing as you can see everything and take stock of what you aren't wearing. Tip: It's also a good way to keep your wardrobe under wraps (you know me and my minimalist obsession!) -- more shoes than will fit on the shelf? Some have to go! The tall shelf is great for housing dresses and pants -- even maxi dresses fit without puddling on the floor. The high shelf should house out-of-season, too big, too small or maternity clothing -- basically anything you aren't currently wearing and won't be needing to get to for a number of months.

They bought the shelves, racks & drawers from Home Depot for around $350 and labor cost them nothing as they installed everything themselves! They even have room for a professional steamer for quick steams before they head out. Tip: For super easy closet editing, at the beginning of a season, turn all your hangers the opposite way (so the opening of the 'hook' is facing outward, towards you instead of towards the back). Reassess at the end of the season and see what you never wore (the hanger will still be backwards), give away or consign anything that you didn't wear. Easy!

Non-slip felt hangers are a must for slinky, silky garments that constantly slip off the hanger. They are also much less damaging to garments as they don't poke and stretch the fabric at the shoulder like wire hangers do. Felt hangers can be found at any home goods store, or stores like Target. They're typically about $30 for a pack of 50. Tip: Hangers with rounded shoulders should always be used for jackets and blazers to prevent the dreaded shoulder poke. Buy shoulder dust covers at a home goods store to place over off-season items like leather jackets or heavy blazers; the shoulders of jackets collect a lot of dust.

Silk scarves are best hung on hoop hangers, which can also be found at home goods' stores. It makes it very easy to see your scarves so you can remember what you have and wear them accordingly! I guarantee that you will not wear that scarf that's at the bottom of your drawer!

You can find an inexpensive vanity or dressing table at a thrift or second-hand consignment store. Meaghan thrifted her vanity for $20 from Goodwill, the bench is from HomeGoods and the mirror was $25 from Kirkland's.  Tip: Remember that a coat of white or bright paint can rejuvinate ANY piece of furniture. If you don't have a lot of money to spend (or a lot of time to scour thrift stores) pick up any old thing, sand it, and paint it! Replacing hardware goes a long way too, pick up some modern hardware at the store and swap out outdated knobs for something punchy! Jewelry tables/chests are also good things to look for at a thrift shop, I found mine at Goodwill for $20 (my next project is painting it turquoise!).