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How to organize your closet

  • Writer: Núria SL
    Núria SL
  • Feb 11
  • 2 min read

A well-organized closet isn’t about perfection, it’s about clarity, ease, and systems that work for your real life. Here is how to organize your closet like a professional organizer.


1. The "Empty everything" stage:



Take all clothes, shoes, and accessories out of the closet.

Seeing it empty helps you reset the space and make intentional decisions.


Leave everything on the floor or on your bed so you can see everything at once.





2. The "One category at a time declutter" stage:


I’m not a fan of the classic four-pile method (Keep, Donate, Sell, Not sure). Instead, you can organize by category on a flat surface.


Follow these steps:

  1. Pick one category only (example: all jeans)

  2. Gather everything together: Seeing all of it creates clarity.

  3. Remove no’s first: stained, damaged, doesn’t fit, donate → out.

  4. Decide quickly: Would you wear it in the next month? If not, it goes.

  5. Place the pieces you’re keeping back into the closet right away.

  6. Then move to the next category.


Why this method works:

  • No giant mixed piles

  • No visual chaos

  • Decisions stay focused

  • Instant visible progress

  • Perfect for ADHD brains

  • Ideal for small spaces

  • No overwhelm


(Check this blog post to find out where you can donate or sell items in the Netherlands).


3. The "Categorize like a pro" stage:

Group similar items together when organizing the closet :

  • Shirts

  • Pants

  • Dresses

  • Homewear

  • Activewear

  • Pyjamas

  • Accessories

Clarity reduces decision fatigue, especially in the morning.


4. The "Create zones" stage:



Give every category a “home.” For example:


  • Eye-level (most accessible) → everyday essentials like shirts, pants, tops.

  • Higher shelves → seasonal items

  • Lower shelves → bulky, heavy or less-used items like shoes, storage bins

  • Drawers or baskets → underwear, socks, accessories, pyjamas, small items, core clothes


When everything has a place, putting things away becomes effortless.




5. Use simple tools

You don’t need complicated systems. Some of my favourite products are:

  • Drawer dividers

  • Baskets or clear bins

  • Labels


The goal is visibility and accessibility.


6. Make it sustainable

An organized closet isn’t a one-time project.

  • A 10-minute reset once a week

  • A seasonal review to rotate clothes in and out o

  • Small maintenance keeps clutter from building up again.


A well-organized closet saves time, reduces stress, and makes getting dressed feel calm instead of chaotic.

 
 
 

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