If you have diet plans, store your tighter clothes elsewhere and bring them back after you reach your goals. The act of swapping out larger sizes for smaller ones might even make you feel more accomplished. To store those aspirational pieces you’ll soon be wearing, pick up a few durable storage containers like the MISSLO Oxford three-piece set. Its durable design—with metal zipper and airtight closures—means no dust, dirt, or mold can enter while your goods are stored. And, the set’s fabric design means you can collapse them when you’re done using them. To maximize space, opt for thinner hangers and remove most of the empty ones, leaving just a handful in one spot so they’re easy to find and use. You might be tempted to try stacking or cascading hangers, but they can be hard to maintain. Before you invest in this type of product, make sure you can easily grab clothes from them. Once you can see your closet floor, treat yourself to a Honey-Can-Do Bamboo 3-Tier Shoe Shelf. It’s environmentally friendly, can hold up to 12 pairs of shoes, and thanks to its compact design, can fit in just about any-sized closet. For an easier and more economical fix, purchase a 4-pack of HOLKPOILOT Puck Lights, which simply stick onto walls and other surfaces. As an added bonus, the lights come with remote control, timer, and dimmer features so you’ll never get lost in the dark. Once you’ve divided the top shelf, buy a three-pack of foldable storage bins to organize the small stuff. But, don’t go for just any old mirror. Instead, up the ante with a Giantex wall-mounted jewelry armoire that has a full-length mirror to boot. This way, you can simply hang the mirror over your closet door, with the added bonus of a lockable jewelry storage unit to boot. If you’re adverse to painting or afraid to commit to a color, try a peel-and-stick wallpaper like Roommates’ polka dot design. This way, you can test out a new look without having to live with it forever, and can change it up as often as you’d like. For an easy corner shelving solution, look no further than Rubbermaid’s FreeSlide wire shelving. It’s simple to install and keeps your stuff in place until you’re ready to use it. You can hang clothing from its bottom hooks, too. And over-door storage doesn’t have to be plain. To add storage and keep your closet looking stylish, pick up mDesign’s fabric closet storage organizer. The textured print looks great while added storage keeps your favorite items within reach. To keep stock of which items to keep and which items to toss, read Marie Kondo’s masterpiece, The Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up. Inside, Kondo teaches readers when to let go, and just how their life will improve once they do. Trust us, letting go, and clearing out your literal and metaphorical closet, is well-worth it.
