Take a look at your closets

Take a look at your closets – are you using them effectively? Do you truly need some more? The timing of this piece is fortunate, when people may have some more time to organize: “11 Best Closets When You Need More Space” by Terri Williams for Heavy.com. I was delighted to see how many of my highly-accomplished colleagues contributed to this piece with me.

“Closets are an essential part of the home, and most people don’t have enough closet space. Many tiny apartments and older homes lack large closets. Also, if you’re turning a spare room into a bedroom, it might not even have proper closet space. If you don’t have a built-in closet – or if you need additional closet space – what are your options?

“Closets are high use, so a good quality product is important,” says Amy Tokos, Certified Professional Organizer, owner of Freshly Organized, and incoming President-elect of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals.  “Your closet is where you start your day many times, so make it a good experience.” She recommends that you only have things in your closet that are truly useful – and only items that you like

This could mean storing out-of-season clothes in another area to make room for the clothes you need right now. Whether you need a place for seasonal items or for clothes that you wear every day, we’ve found the 11 best closets when you need more space…