Both my husband and I have quite a knack for accumulating cloths that we seldom wear. This problem has been compounded since we moved into a new home with very little closet space in the master bedroom. The result is that we both have cloths that we have to keep in a different closet and our clothing shelves are cluttered with heaps of unorganized pants and shirts.

The best solutions to this problem are getting rid of cloths and redesigning our closet spaces. Getting rid of cloths we no longer wear is by far the cheapest solution, but not always the easiest one. I always find myself holding on to one or two items thinking, “I’m sure I’ll wear this as soon as I loose a little more weight,” or “I might get to wear this dress out to a nice restaurant soon.” Letting go of those things I’ve worn once in the past two year but are really pretty is the hardest part of getting rid of cloths.

Despite the challenges of letting go of that favorite old sweater or an over elegant dress that is only useful for visiting the queen, donating cloths is the surest way of de-cluttering a closet and freeing up more space. And once more space is available, organization will be easer. Cloths are easier to find in an organized closet.

The next step is to redesign the closet space so that there is no wasted space. A new design will give you more room and make organization a snap. For smaller closets (like mine) there are actual closet shelving kits available online or in most home improvement stores. These kits will often turn a poorly designed closet into a space with more compartments, shelves, rods and shoe racks. Some kits may be a little expensive, but they are a worthy investment and will help to keep your closet clutter free.