The Ultimate Room-By-Room Decluttering Checklist | Redfin
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Decluttering checklist for your closet
1. Sort through your clothes
Once your bedroom is clear, work your way to your closet. Melissa Capps, owner of Simple Spaces, notes that your wardrobe should make you smile, not want to hide. When deciding on what to keep or get rid of, there are two things she recommends considering:
When was the last time you wore an article of clothing? If more than a year ago, say goodbye.
Does it make you smile? If not, let it go.
“Filling your closet with items you like and want to wear will help you start every day in a better mood,” she says.
2. Think about how items make you feel
When going through your clothes, ask yourself how they make you feel, not how you feel about them. “The goal is to feel good when you walk in your closet and great when you walk out,” notes Marie Jackson, owner of Organized Marie.
Another way to organize your clothing is to sort through them seasonally. “Every season, go through what you own and ask yourself how you feel when you wear that item,” says Elise Hay, owner of Organized Sanctuaries. Here are a few questions she recommends asking when organizing your closet:
Is it something that makes you proud of how it looks on you?
Do you have clothes that go with it?
Is it still the right fit and style?
3. Utilize your door
Sometimes, you just need a little more room. “Buy an over-the-door organizer to give yourself more space,” advises Melissa Adams, owner of Happy Organized. “You can store plenty of items for later, including sunscreen, clothing, sunglasses, and more.”
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