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ever dream of having a closet like you seein magazines? those closet organizing systems are great, but getting a closet that worksfor you means spending some time planning. you’ll be glad you did. start by thinking about what isn’t workingfor you now. not enough hanger space? too many boxes on the floor? can’t find whatyou’re looking for? make a list and keep it handy. next, sort your stuff into three piles: keep,donate, and toss. after sorting, fold and hang things neatly.knits do best folded, and try to keep folded stacks to about six inches high to avoid topplingover.
when all is nice and neat, measure everything,which will help you determine how much space you’ll need for storage. next draw up a plan of the space you’reworking with. lowe’s has planners to help you with this step. begin with the closet dimensions: height,width and depth. since the walls might be out of square it’s best to measure the lengthand depth at three different spots and use the shortest measurement.mark windows and doors, and make note of how the doors open. also mark utilities, accesspanels, and studs. one more thing: your wall type will determinehow you secure your closet system and which
hardware you’ll need. next think about an organizing system thatworks best for you. wire systems are budget-friendly and adjustable. or maybe you prefer the classic look of awood organizer. these systems keep everything tucked away nicely, and have many optionsto fit your needs. and, if you like features of each system,you can use them together. lowe’s planners list all the options. when you've decided on a system, add yoursolutions to your plan. start by placing units for your most frequently used items withineasy reach. shirts and pants are best on double
hang rods. try one at 80 inches high and thelower one at 40 inches. for dresses and hanging pants, use a single hang rod at 70 inches. skinny, velvet-covered hangers save spaceand keep clothes from slipping. and special belt rack hangers are great for easy access. shelves are next. space them at least 12 inchesapart vertically for stacked clothes. for wire systems, shorter shelf lengths let youadjust to various heights allowing more storage area. then consider the accessories: baskets forscarves, cubbies for shoes, and drawers for socks.the cool part is newer closet kits are adjustable
so you can mix it up however you want. consider using a continuous hanger rod foreasy sliding. want to get the most space from a corner?you can attach an adjacent shelf with wall brackets. with your plan mapped out, you can begin theinstallation. want more great ideas and how-to’s? go tolowes.com/howto or just click to subscribe. next, learn how to install a wood closet organizer.