How To Design Your Own Closet Organization Systems
When you’re using a spare closet for out of the way storage, you need to know your options when it comes to closet storage systems. There are thousands of types of boxes, bins, and shelving out there, and any of them could be right for you.
First, decide whether you’re going for form, function, or a combination of both. If you don’t care about coordinating the look of your storage space, you have a lot more options for types of storage. Plastic tubs, rolling bins, and canvas totes are just some of your choices.
Rubbermaid makes an amazing selection of plastic totes and bins that you can use in your closet storage. They range in size from small food storage containers, which are also great for hardware and craft supplies, to giant totes that are large enough for your biggest storage needs, like holiday decorations and patio furniture cushions.
Place the very largest bins on the floor, underneath wall mounted shelving, and fill the shelves themselves with an array of different sized bins.
A key to good closet storage systems is labeling. Each tub, tote, and bin should be clearly labeled with what is inside it.
You should try to keep all similar items in the same place, which makes it a lot easier to see at a glance where everything is. It’s easiest to use a label maker, and that way, you can just peel off the labels and change them if you ever need to in the future.
Another option is to label the storage bin with a permanent marker, or you can tape a piece of paper to the side or front of the bin that describes the contents.
Some of the most popular organizes are the clear or translucent bins; you don’t have to do quite as detailed labels with these. Since you can readily see the contents, you’re more organized and you save even more time.
Rubbermaid has a great selection of these that you can use in your closet storage systems, too. Keep in mind that you can also get specialty storage for your closet, too, for gift wrap, craft items, and other hobby supplies and item.
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