Minimalist Closet Organization Tips + Inspiration

Simply + Fiercely

If you’ve got a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear, then odds are buying more won’t solve your problems. You probably already have plenty of outfits—you just can’t find them under all the clutter!

Before you hit the shops, why not try these minimalist closet organization tips first.

You might be surprised by what you find in your existing wardrobe and as a bonus, you’ll also be taking the first step towards a minimalist lifestyle.

Get started by emptying your closet, your drawers, and anywhere else you store clothing or accessories. Put everything in one central place so you can see what you’re working with.

BEGIN WITH A FRESH SLATE

Generally, I sort clothing by type first (pants, skirts, sleeveless tops, etc.) but consider your lifestyle. It might make more sense to sort clothing by use—such as work clothing vs. casual clothing.

GROUP SIMILAR ITEMS

Identify yours and then put them away somewhere central, like the middle of your closet. These are the things you wear most often so you need to see what’s available quickly and easily.

IDENTIFY + PUT AWAY YOUR CORE PIECES

You want to be able to find these items easily but they don’t need to be on centre stage. You could hang them on the sides of your closet, store them in clear boxes, or try KonMari folding.

PUT AWAY ACCESSORIES + LAYERING PIECES

These are the items you wear least often so they can be placed out of sight, either in storage boxes or at the back of your closet.

STORE SEASONAL OR SPECIAL OCCASION PIECES

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