Congratulations on the move to your new home! At Gentle Movers, we understand that transitioning to a new space can be exciting and challenging! One of our most common concerns is maximizing storage and organization in your closet. An organized closet makes your daily life more convenient and helps you make the most of your new space. In this blog, we’ll share tips from our experienced perspective on optimizing your closet space when you first move into your new home.
Plan Ahead
Before the move, we always suggest assessing the closet space in your new home. You can start by measuring the dimensions and taking notes of any existing shelves, rods, or built-in storage units. Once you have this information, you can decide on the types of storage solutions you need. Now, onto the fun part! You can create a rough sketch of how you’d like your closet to be organized with the measurements you’ve taken. This plan will serve as a roadmap when it’s time to unpack and set up your closet! You can also hand this step off to professional closet designers like the ones from Closets By Design. They can measure, design, and install your dream closet without you lifting a finger!
Declutter Before Your Move
Moving is the perfect opportunity to declutter. You can use this time to sort through your clothes, shoes, and accessories to determine what you want to keep, donate, or discard. The less you move, the easier the transition will be, and you’ll have a fresh start in your new home. As a moving company, we recommend packing and transporting only items you genuinely need and donating or discarding the other items.
Invest in Closet Organizers
Closet organizers, like shelving units, hanging organizers, and drawer systems, can significantly increase your closet’s storage capacity! Consider installing shelves above the existing rod for folded items or use a hanging organizer for shoes and accessories. These organizers can be customized to suit your needs, making your closet functional and efficient.
Utilize Space-Saving Hangers
Space-saving hangers, such as slimline hangers or cascading hangers, are fantastic for maximizing the hanging space in your closet. These hangers take up less space than traditional hangers and create a streamlined and organized look and feel. Additionally, using uniform hangers makes accessing and arranging your clothing more accessible.
Group Like Items Together
When unpacking your clothes, we always suggest grouping similar items. For instance, hang your dresses together, separate your tops from your bottoms, and group your seasonal clothing. This step will make finding what you need easier and maintain an organized closet.
Use Clear Storage Bins
Clear storage bins are a game-changer for keeping your closet organized! They allow you to see the contents without opening the box, making locating specific items like scarves, belts, or out-of-season clothing easier. Labeling the bins can also help you quickly identify what’s inside.
Moving to a new home offers a unique opportunity to revamp your closet space and maximize storage and organization. You can create a well-organized and efficient closet by planning ahead, decluttering, investing in closet organizers, using space-saving hangers, and implementing other tips from a moving company’s perspective. An organized closet makes your daily routine smoother and adds a sense of order to your new home, making your transition more enjoyable and stress-free.
At Gentle Movers, our commitment to providing exceptional moving services goes hand in hand with our desire to see our clients thrive in their new homes.