Organising your wardrobe is no easy task. It's time consuming and something we tend to put off till the very last minute. With all the memories attached to our clothes, to the jewellery, tackling this mess can be tricky. However, with some changes, there can be some method to this madness. We'll tell you 13 easy ways to achieve the organised wardrobe of your dreams with sustainable hacks.
13 Ultimate Ways To Organise The Wardrobe Of Your Dreams
Define Categories for Everything
₹1490
Three categories we like to work with are 'Discarding', 'Giving Away' and 'Keeping.' If you're not sure about certain items in your closet, we encourage you to have a 'Not Sure' pile that you can sort through later. As you empty the wardrobe, organise all your clothes and accessories into these piles. Organising is something you keep up with regularly, and we recommend having a basket for your 'Giving Away' pile, so you have your stuff ready to go, and a dedicated space for it. We like these pretty plastic Rattan ones by Ikea that sit pretty in the wardrobe and go well with most Indian wardrobe designs.
Colour Code Your Hangers
₹700
There are a few clothes we reach out to more than the others. It could be because they're just comfier, or require less maintenance. Instead of having to go through every item based on its purpose, how about colour coding your hangers? For example— work wear could go on pink hangers, and casual fits could go on blue ones. We found this set of pretty pastel hangers to get you started with this hack.
Put Away Stuff You Don't Need
₹499
We can't bear to look at winter wear in the scorching summer heat and vice versa. Based on the type of fabric and the care it needs, store them away with appropriate care. We found these Nylon bags that are great for storing woollen clothes and sarees. They also have a transparent film on one side so you can easily see what's inside without having to go through multiple bags to find what you need.
Line the Shelves with Anti-Slip Sheets
₹299
Once you're done hanging up your fancier clothes, line the shelves inside your wardrobe with textured sheets before placing anything else on them. Not only will this prevent any discolouring of your shelves inside, if you're storing makeup or fragrances, the sheets will also catch any potential spillage. We found these textured ones, 1.5 meters long that you can conveniently cut and customise as per your wardrobe size. They're also great for storing slippery clothes made of Nylon or Polyester.
Have Bed Linen and Comforters Handy
₹999
We think having easy access to extra bed linen and comforters in your wardrobe can be great if a guest pops in. Based on the season, you could change up your blankets with comforters or even lighter cotton quilts. We found this pretty storage bag specifically for bed linen so you can store your bulky quilts easily.
Display Jewellery in Transparent Boxes
₹1499
How many times have you lost track of your dainty earrings, bracelets and necklaces after buying them? We recommend storing them in glass or transparent boxes so you always know what you have without having to search for accessories just when you're about to leave your house. We found this beautiful glass jewellery box with brass accents from Home Centre that'll perfectly display your earrings and chains in one place. We like that it has partitions so you can categorise your trinkets accordingly.
Use an Organiser for Your Makeup
₹1299
If your vanity is overflowing with products and you'd like to make some space either for makeup in your wardrobe, try getting an organiser that can hold all your products in one place. We found this nifty one from Clapone that can simultaneously hold skincare products, fragrances, lipsticks and more. You can also easily bring it to your vanity while getting dressed, and place all the products back in one go when you're done.
Use Vacuum Sealable Bags to Make Extra Room
₹2199
If you're pressed for space and know you won't use certain clothing items anytime soon, consider storing them away in vacuum sealable bags so you can make space for the stuff you will use on a daily basis. We found a pack of six in two different sizes, and they're also great for any extra pillows you may want to store.
Add Shelves for Extra Storage
₹1200
If you find that you have extra space lengthwise between your hanging rack and the shelves underneath, consider adding shelving units to your wardrobe to get some extra storage. We found these chic Oak Effect ones from Ikea.
Install Cabinet Lights
₹899
If you don't have pre-installed lights in your wardrobe, we recommend getting these battery-operated ones by IKEA. We love that they're sensor operated so they light up as soon as you open your wardrobe. Since they're battery operated, you can install them in multiple places without having to worry about electrical wiring.
Store Daily Wear in Separate Boxes
₹525
We've all been guilty of reaching out to the first outfit that's been freshly laundered and placed in our wardrobes. Don't let your everyday wear feel left out, organise your pieces into different boxes so you know what goes where. For example, all your comfy tees could go in one big box, skirts in the other, and so on. We found these big boxes in different sizes to get you started. They're also stackable, so you can optimise your space and label them for easy and quick access.
Have a Dedicated Spot for Lingerie And Undergarments
₹899
If you appreciate good, expensive lingerie (we think it's an investment), make sure you store it well so it retains its original shape between uses. We found this huge Lingerie Organiser to help store your undergarments and expensive, underwired lingerie safely, away from the rest of your wardrobe.
Add a Pleasant Fragrance with Wax Sachets
₹450
Move over, pungent naphthalene balls! Now that you've organised most of your wardrobe, it's time for the final touches. Add a mildly fragranced wax sachet that'll keep your wardrobe smelling pleasant through the seasons. They stay potent for at least three to four months, and you can always reuse them as wax melts once you're done using them in your wardrobe. We found these beautiful Sage ones with the prettiest gold foiling on them from Nytarra for you!