The holidays are a special time of togetherness. They deliver a mix of excitement and stress, as there’s so much to do and never enough time to get it all done. It also doesn’t help when you struggle to stay organized and manage your space.
A well-organized custom closet during this busy time is a godsend, minimizing the stress of seasonal item storage, outfit planning for holiday events, and gift shopping. Custom closets can enhance your organization during the holiday season (and the rest of the year). How do you use them to the fullest?
Here are some tips for maximizing your custom closet usage all holiday season:
- Declutter before the season starts
- Optimize seasonal clothing storage
- Create space for holiday gifts and decorations
- Plan outfits for holiday events
- Keep holiday decorations organized
- Maintain accessibility to everyday essentials
- Keep a flexible closet layout
Ahead, we’ll share our favorite pointers and pieces of advice for maintaining a tidy closet throughout the holiday season and beyond. Don’t miss it!
Declutter Before the Season Starts
Don’t let the holiday season catch you by surprise. Get a jump on things by decluttering ahead of the start of the season. This might seem too early; after all, the holiday décor and items haven’t even come out yet, but you’d be surprised how beneficial this small task is.
A fresh start with fewer items makes the holiday rush more manageable. Custom closets especially will make your regular decluttering easier, as you can use tailored storage solutions to maximize your storage space.
How about a practical approach to decluttering? Begin by evaluating the current state of your closet, removing out-of-season or unused items. Next, sell or donate clothing that you don’t need or no longer fits. Then, set aside space for holiday items, gifts, and seasonal clothing. It’s that easy!
Are you debating what to keep versus what to donate or throw away? Goodwill suggests donation if you haven’t used or worn the item in six months or more. Of course, if an item is in poor condition, you should throw it away rather than donate it.
Optimize Seasonal Clothing Storage
Now that you’ve dug out your winter wardrobe, the question becomes, how do you store it? You’ll need to maximize closet space for all those cheerful holiday sweaters, scarves, and winter coats. Fortunately, a custom closet makes that easy.
For instance, you can rely on drawers, shelving, and hanging rods for your winter clothes. These storage solutions keep your favorite wardrobe essentials within easy reach for a faster morning routine.
And if it’s extra blankets or off-season clothing you’re contending with, try storage boxes or bins. Keep your closets streamlined by using adjustable shelves for those bulky seasonal items that otherwise take up far too much room.
Your customized closet system can include pull-out bins or drawers for seasonal items; whatever you need. You get full say in the closet’s design, allowing you to keep seasonal items accessible without overcrowding the closet.
Create Space for Holiday Gifts and Decorations
Who wants to spend Christmas Eve wrapping holiday presents? Certainly not you, which is why you start ahead. However, you often aren’t sure where to store wrapped gifts, nor the influx of holiday-specific items and décor that this time of the year brings.
This is yet another instance in which your custom closet space shines. You can allocate a section of your closet specifically for holiday gifts. You’ll have easy access to the items you need while controlling clutter.
Additionally, you might consider clear storage, like baskets and bins, for keeping decorations, gift bags, and wrapping paper. The transparency of the storage makes it easy to find what you need at a moment’s notice.
Labeling is still prudent, even when using clear storage. Write legibly (or use a large typeface), and make sure your descriptions are clear. For example, writing “decorations” isn’t as helpful as “Christmas decorations for the tree.”
Plan Outfits for Holiday Events
You never want to be caught unawares when there’s a holiday event on your calendar. Planning in advance will help you save time during busy days, as will organizing your closet. Keeping your holiday-specific looks in a dedicated section of your closet will help if you get a last-minute party invitation. You won’t have to waste much time wondering what to wear.
You can even keep your accessories within easy reach using pegs and hooks. You can hang jewelry, hats, scarves, belts, ties, and other such accessories. Specialized compartments within your closet system also accommodate accessories.
Keep Holiday Decorations Organized
Organizing the holiday-centric items in your custom closet is a great tip, especially as you gear up to transition between seasons. Plastic containers or bins are the perfect home for seasonal decorations, including garlands and ornaments. You can store larger décor items you only use once a year in a higher-up space of your closet. Open shelving is a good alternative storage area for these items.
Adjustable storage in your customized closet system will come in handy for storing decorations while using vertical space. These suggestions will keep your living areas free of holiday clutter. You can, in turn, enjoy a more festive, open, and pleasant atmosphere during the holidays.
Maintain Accessibility to Everyday Essentials
Keep your everyday essentials within reach as holiday mania takes over. If you don’t, these items can end up lost in the clutter, leaving you with a bigger headache to deal with once the holidays are over.
Even if you aren’t using your standard wardrobe or items right now, you should still give them priority storage without sacrificing any of the space you use for holiday storage. And how in the world do you do that, you ask?
Well, we recommend baskets or drawers to separate everyday clothing from seasonal items. You should also set aside some space in your custom closet system for frequently used standard items, like shoes or jackets, so you can access them whenever you need them.
Through a customized space, you can strike the ideal balance between maintaining order for regular clothing and storing holiday-related items.
Keep a Flexible Closet Layout
As you organize your closet storage this holiday season, remember that flexibility is key. A fluid layout gives you the freedom to adjust your closet storage to the varying needs that come with the holiday season, whether that’s lighter winter clothing because the temps have climbed or ultra-formal apparel for a fancy shindig.
This is another great use of pull-out or adjustable shelves. These systems can be reconfigured at will as the holiday season carries on, providing you with the freedom and flexibility you need in an organization system.
Custom storage systems, like closets, are usually designed with flexibility in mind, allowing homeowners like you to rearrange the layout as your storage needs change throughout the holiday season and other seasons as well (like winter to spring and summer).
Conclusion
Custom closets can make it easier to stay organized this holiday season, reducing related stresses. Implementing these tips with the help of a custom storage system will open the door to a functional, clutter-free space during the busiest time of the year. Get ready for better time management, accessibility, and peace of mind during the holidays with a custom space!
